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Tokyo Mystery Tour: Bike Ride, Unusual Museums, and More
Explore oddities and curiosities in Tokyo’s Meguro ward! With a guide by your side, hop on a bike & visit a mysterious museum, curious vending machine, climb a mysterious mountain, & enjoy some treats at a cool cafe.
Japanese Soba Noodles Making Class in Nippori (Tokyo)
Create, craft, and enjoy traditional Japanese soba noodles in this cooking class in Nippori, Tokyo. You’ll receive hands-on training from a soba master who will lead you down a culinary journey you’re unlikely to forget!
Ueno Food Tour: Sushi, Ramen, Gyoza & Yakitori
Come hungry! In this food tour in bustling Ueno, you’ll enjoy a wide assortment of Japanese foods at four different restaurants near Ameyoko Street. Savor sushi, gyoza, yakitori, and ramen with a foodie expert guide.
Kobe Cooking Class: Make Tempura & Udon Noodles
While in Kobe, learn how to make two classic Japanese dishes, udon noodles and tempura fritters, and enjoy both in a delicious tempura udon lunch with a friendly local in their home kitchen.
Fire Ceremony and Kaiseki Dining at The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko
Discover a serene but powerful retreat in the forested mountains of Nikko. Witness an impressive fire ceremony at Chuzenji Temple, steeped in 1,000 years of history. Then, feast on a kaiseki dinner with seasonal ingredients.
UNESCO World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go Half-Day Food Tour
Experience the rich history of Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the help of an English-speaking local guide. Enjoy several food stops and a lunch that features local cuisine during this half-day walking food tour.
Nagoya Food & Culture Tour: Atsuta Shrine & Kishimen Noodles
Join a walking history, culture, & food experience in Nagoya! Visit Atsuta Shrine, explore the tranquil forest, learn about Shintoism, & try kishimen noodles (a regional specialty) alongside a friendly English-speaking host.
Takayama Soul Foods Cooking Class w/ Hida Wagyu Beef (Gifu)
Explore Takayama's regional cuisine in this cooking class at an izakaya restaurant near Takayama Station. Led by Don, a chef and business owner, you’ll make signature Takayama dishes: hoba miso yaki with Hida beef, tsukemono steak, and gohei mochi.
Private Shimbashi Izakaya Tour With Sake Sommelier (Tokyo)
Spend the night as a Japanese salaryman! This private izakaya tour in Shimbashi will take you off the beaten path to local izakaya, teach you about Japanese food, drinking culture, & customs. Enjoy izakaya dishes, seafood, sake, & pork skewers.
Sea to Table: Bonito Auction, Cutting & Tasting in Ehime
Embark on a seafood adventure in Ehime! Watch a bonito fish landing & auction, learn how experts select premium fish, & then select one for yourself. Learn how to cut bonito with a professional chef, & then taste/compare different types of bonito.
Sake Tasting in Akihabara, Tokyo (3 Kinds of Sake)
Dive into the world of sake in this sake tasting experience in pop culture hub Akihabara. You’ll compare three varieties of sake from across Japan, learn sake brewing history and enjoy snacks to create the perfect pairing.
Make Your Own Gin in a Distillery in Asahikawa, Hokkaido
In this EAT! MEET! JAPAN award-winning experience in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, you will tour a local distillery, learn about gin and try different kinds before mixing botanicals to make your own. Lunch, cocktails and snacks included!
Professional Yakitori-Making Class & Tasting in Shinjuku
Prepare yakitori chicken skewers with a pro chef in a Japanese culinary school in Shinjuku! After the hard work is done, taste an assortment of skewers masterfully grilled by your instructor and taste the difference with yours.
Osaka Bento Bliss: Make a Traditional Japanese Box Meal
Assembling a traditional Japanese bento box is an art form. In this Osaka experience, a local host will teach you what a bento box is and how to craft one packed with delicious staples like tamagoyaki omelet, karaage (fried chicken) and miso soup.
Downtown Naha Food Tour: Try Okinawan Foods & Drinks
Eat your way through Naha’s famous foods in this walking tour with several food stops guided by a local host. Learn about Okinawan culture while sampling some of its popular dishes like chanpuru, goya burgers, Okinawa-style soba noodles and more.
1-Hour Sushi-Making Class w/ a Chef in an Asakusa Restaurant
A pro chef will guide you through the art of sushi-making in this class in a traditional sushi restaurant one minute from Asakusa Station. Make nigiri, taste real wasabi, enjoy a delicious lunch and take home memorable souvenirs.
Oyakodon Cooking Class in a Cozy Tokyo Kitchen
Fluffy and flavorful, oyakodon is a Japanese home cooking staple. Learn how to make this traditional chicken and egg dish from Yuki-san in her grandmother’s kitchen-turned cooking-school in this Japanese home cooking class in Tokyo.
Kyoto Machiya Tour & Candlelit Kaiseki Dinner in Nishijin
Experience ancient Kyoto and indulge in its cuisine in Nishijin Lifestyle Museum Tondaya, a 140-year-old townhouse designated as a tangible cultural property of the city. Enjoy a guided tour followed by a traditional kaiseki meal by candlelight.
Nigiri Sushi Making Class in Tokyo
Learn how perfectly seasoned rice and fresh seafood come together to make the iconic Japanese food, sushi. During this hands-on cooking class in Tokyo, you’ll make a few varieties of nigiri sushi with an experienced cooking instructor.
Tokyo Old Town Food Tour in Yanaka Ginza
One of Tokyo’s most charming neighborhoods, Yanaka Ginza is off the usual tourist track. Come sample Japanese street foods, learn about the area’s history, and absorb the flavors and sights of this adorable cat-themed shopping street!
Osechi Ryori Cooking Class in Ninomiya (Kanagawa)
On New Year's, people eat osechi ryori (Japanese New Year cuisine). Ring in the new year and make symbolic osechi dishes in this cooking class in Ninomiya, a great stop on the way to Mt. Fuji, Odawara, Hakone or Izu!
Eat Like a Local: Food Tour of Ikebukuro, Akabane, and Jujo
No Tokyo tourist traps here! This tour covers the entertainment hotspot of Ikebukuro, the retro izakaya hub of Akabane, and the working-class Jujo district with a charming local shopping street. Come ready to fill up on pub foods and sake!
Nara Tour: Todaiji Temple, Sake Tasting, & Craft Beer
History, culture, a giant Buddha, sake, & craft beer in Nara? Look no further. Visit Todaiji Temple, try sake at Imanishi Seibei Shoten, craft beer at Naramachi Brewery, & take home a souvenir sake cup on this guided tour.
Wagashi: Make Nerikiri & Enjoy Matcha in Tokyo
Make colorful Japanese wagashi at a hands-on confectionary class in Tokyo (Kitaminemachi). Join Satoko, an instructor from the Wagashi Promotion Association of Japan, to make seasonal nerikiri to enjoy with freshly made matcha tea.
Traditional Bento Making Class in Kichijoji (Tokyo)
Make the iconic red-and-black shokado bento guided by a certified instructor with 10 years of overseas teaching experience in this bento-making class in Tokyo’s trendy Kichijoji neighborhood.
Tokyo Sushi Making Class With a Pro Chef in Ikebukuro
In this private sushi masterclass in Ikebukuro (central Tokyo), learn about sushi history, etiquette, and traditions while learning to make three different kinds with a pro chef with over 10 years of experience. Families welcome!
Relaxing Stroll and Tasty Lunch with a Hakata Food Lover
Enjoy a stroll around Hakata, and enjoy a tasty lunch at a restaurant recommended by an experienced local foodie. The type of lunch can be chosen from any cuisine offered in Hakata. Hang out with a local, learn about the area, and enjoy great food!
Asakusa Family-Friendly Tour: Sensoji, Nakamise, & Food
Searching for a family-friendly day out in Tokyo? Look no further! Join this walking tour of the historic Asakusa district alongside a multilingual guide. Visit landmarks like Sensoji Temple & Nakamise Street, and enjoy various street foods.
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