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Explore Oita's culinary delights with our food tours. Taste local specialties like bungo beef and karaage and immerse in Japan's rich food culture.
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Explore Beppu’s Myoban Hot Springs & Make Steamed Pudding 1
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OITA

Explore Beppu’s Myoban Hot Springs & Steamed Foods

Join a friendly local guide as they show you around the magical Myoban Onsen. In this private tour, you’ll visit a world heritage site, bathe in an open-air hot spring, steam foods using hot spring water and try Beppu’s famous hell-steamed pudding.

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Kannawa Onsen Tour & Hot Spring Cooking in Beppu 1
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OITA

Kannawa Onsen Tour & Hot Spring Cooking in Beppu

In this private tour, a local guide will take you to explore Kannawa, a hot spring area in the hells of Beppu. Enjoy the hot springs (by either soaking or steaming) and prepare the local comfort food (jigokumushi) with hot spring steam.

from$66.21
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Discover the Flavors of Oita with Food Tours

Oita, a charming prefecture located on the island of Kyushu in Japan, is a region brimming with unique food experiences and culinary delights. If you're a food enthusiast looking to explore Japanese cuisine beyond the bustling streets of Tokyo and the traditional dishes of Kyoto, Oita Food Tours offer a treasure trove of flavors that are every bit as delightful as they are authentic. Whether you're intrigued by local specialties or interested in learning more about the food culture of Japan, a food tour in Oita is an experience you won't forget.

Taste the Local Specialties of Oita

Oita is renowned for its hot springs, but its food scene is just as invigorating. The prefecture is famous for its exceptional seafood due to its coastal location. During a food tour, you can expect to taste various seafood dishes that are prepared with a local twist. Oita is especially known for its bungo beef, a high-quality wagyu that rivals the more famous Kobe beef. You will have the opportunity to try this succulent meat, often served in local yakiniku spots where it is grilled to perfection.

Another must-try is karaage, a Japanese version of fried chicken that has become a staple across the country. Oita karaage features a unique marinade that enhances the chicken's flavor, making it a crowd favorite. Food tours will typically take you to hidden gems where you can enjoy this crispy delight along with other local dishes such as toriten, tempura-style chicken unique to Oita, offering a different take on fried chicken.

Experience the Culinary Traditions and Tours

Food tours in Oita don’t just stop at tasting; they immerse you in the culinary traditions of the region. You'll often have the chance to meet local producers and chefs, learning firsthand about their cooking techniques and the history behind their dishes. Some tours also include visits to sake breweries, where you can learn about the sake production process and, of course, enjoy some samples of this iconic Japanese beverage.

The countryside of Oita also offers farm-to-table experiences, allowing you to see where ingredients are grown and how they are used in traditional dishes. Interactive experiences such as making your own sushi or trying your hand at traditional soba noodle-making are also part of many tours, providing a hands-on understanding of Japanese culinary craftsmanship.

Overall, joining a food tour in Oita is a remarkable way to delve into the heart of Japanese cuisine. With an array of local delicacies to discover and a rich culinary culture to explore, Oita excites and educates your palate in equal measure, making it a top destination for food lovers visiting Japan.