Cooking in Kyoto: Original Recipe Ramen & Gyoza with Nariko
Join Nariko (a professional cooking instructor) for a hands-on home cooking class in Kyoto! Make shoyu (soy sauce) ramen, gyoza, & a side dish from scratch, & then enjoy your handmade meal.
The All Star Tokyo Food Tour
Traverse the maze of retro, 1970s-style eateries of Yurakucho’s Gado Shita, a favorite watering hole of Japanese businessmen that’s built under the train tracks. Then hit glitzy Ginza, and the workingman’s off-hours playground of Shinbashi.
Private Tea Ceremony Next to a UNESCO World Heritage Site
At a teahouse located next to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ryoan-ji, experience a private tea ceremony overlooking a Japanese garden. This immersive and restorative ritual will leave you feeling relaxed and zen.
Vegan / Vegetarian Ramen Tour in Tokyo
Taste 2 mini bowls of Hokkaido-style ramen and 2 mini bowls of fusion ramen during this vegan food tour in Tokyo!
Homemade Udon and Traditional Calligraphy Class in Tokyo
During this Japanese culture class in Tokyo, learn how to make the satisfyingly thick and chewy udon noodles from scratch, and use traditional Japanese calligraphy tools to write a kanji character of your choosing.
Kuromon Market Food Tour: Flavors of Osaka
Experience the culture and flavors of Kuromon Market, an authentic Japanese food market in Osaka, Japan. Your local guides will help you navigate this bustling market and take you to try some incredible dishes!
Osaka Kuromon Market and Kitchen Town Tour
Visit Osaka’s bustling Kuromon Market for top-quality produce, meats, and street foods; then check out Sennichimae Doguyasuji, a.k.a. Osaka’s “Kitchen Town,” and admire the craftsmanship of kitchen items like knives, pottery, and lacquerware!
Miso in Matsumoto: Fermentation Factory Tour and Lunch
Learn all about miso in this tour of a miso factory in Matsumoto, Nagano! The factory has been in business since 1868 and ages its miso for up to three years. Try this rich miso in a variety of foods available after the factory tour like miso soup.
Making Cha Soba with Sencha in Kyoto
Experience the process of making cha soba in the Kyoto countryside and savor the traditional Japanese dish. This area is known for its world-class sencha and noodles.
Udon Master Class and Udon Tour in Kagawa with 1 Night Stay
Join a hands-on workshop in Kagawa and make a local style of udon from scratch. Stay overnight at a renovated guesthouse, and in the morning you’ll go for an udon-hopping tour, featuring restaurants that can’t be found in any guidebooks!
Luxury Cruise in Tokyo Bay: View of Skytree, Rainbow Bridge
Experience a beloved pastime of a bygone era aboard a private yakatabune (roofed boat). Cruise the Tokyo city waterways (Odaiba, Rainbow Bridge, Skytree), enjoy an elegant kaiseki meal prepared by renowned chefs, & more.
Vegan Cooking Class: Saeko’s Creamy Ramen & Crispy Gyoza
A vegan ramen and gyoza cooking class in Osaka? Look no further! Join Saeko–a pro chef, food stylist, and recipe developer–for a vegan cooking class. Develop cooking skills, make ingredients from scratch, then enjoy your handmade meal.
Kyoto Nishiki Market Tour
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Nishiki Market, Kyoto’s 400-year-old culinary hub, stopping at several shops offering fresh seafood, local products and intricate sweets. Get deep insights into Kyoto’s cuisine from a local guide.
Private Mochi Sweets Making Class in Setagaya (Tokyo)
Make strawberry daifuku and hanami dango mochi sweets with a wagashi expert in Setagaya district’s Sangenjaya, a bustling local area with retro shops and cafes near Shibuya. Enjoy your chewy treats in your host’s traditional tatami tea room!
Afternoon Tea in Aoyama: Decadent Sweets & Savory Treats
Enter the whimsical world of Ginger Garden in Tokyo’s stylish Aoyama neighborhood. Indulge in a special afternoon tea experience, including sweet treats, decadent cakes, savory finger foods, and beverages.
Sake Pairing and Omakase Sushi in Tokyo with Personal Chef
A private dining experience in the heart of Tokyo, enjoy an omakase course with Chef Imai featuring 15 pieces of sushi and a sake pairing. Seasonal appetizers, soup, and dessert are also included in this intimate sushi counter experience.
Handmade Soba Noodles Cooking Class
These healthy buckwheat noodles are as fun to make as they are to slurp! During this soba making class with a warm and friendly host, you’ll mix, roll, cut, and prepare the soba from scratch, starting from buckwheat flour.
Japanese Tea & Zen: Private Ceremony & Tasting in Kyoto
Travel to the samurai era and experience the elegance of a private Japanese tea ceremony in Kyoto! Enjoy two kinds of powdered green tea and traditional sweets, then participate in a private tea ceremony before learning how to make tea yourself.
Totally Tea: Ceremony, Tasting, & Making Experience in Kyoto
Observe, savor, and brew at this tea ceremony experience in Kyoto! Guided by a professional tea ceremony instructor, you’ll witness a tea ceremony, taste premium tea from Kyoto, then try your hand at brewing some of your own.
Ultimate Shizuoka Tea Tour with Tea Farm and Cafe Tour
Stroll through a Shizuoka tea farm, pick tea leaves, and visit a tea factory. Then, stop by different tea cafes in Shizuoka on this Ultimate Shizuoka Tea Tour!
Cherry Blossom Festival: Evening in Nakameguro 2025
Celebrate sakura season in style during this food tour in chic Nakameguro. When evening falls, the cherry blossom trees lining the river are aglow in a wash of pink—a stunning sight that’s made all the more special with tasty treats.
Sushi Making Class & Sake Tasting in Asakusa, Tokyo
Make sushi in Tokyo’s Asakusa district! Learn how to make temari (bite-sized sushi balls) and maki (hand-rolled sushi) with professional English-speaking hosts while learning about Japanese cooking traditions and the history of Asakusa along the way.
Namba After Dark: Bar Hopping and Nightlife in Osaka
Discover Osaka nightlife with a bar hopping and food tour through Namba! Drink sake, visit the glowing Glico sign, feast on street food at Hozenji Yokocho, and capture sweet memories on film before saying sayonara!
Make Nigiri, Sushi Rolls, and Japanese Side Dishes
Learn how to make perfect sushi and side dishes with the help of professional teachers who will teach you about different ingredients and seasonings used in sushi. They will also teach you how to make the best sushi rice and broth for miso soup!
Ramen and Gyoza Class + Local Supermarket Visit in Tokyo
Savor the flavors of Japan with this hands-on cooking experience in Tokyo. As two of Japan’s most recognizable dishes, ramen and gyoza are a must-try for anyone visiting Japan. Why not try making them?
Halal Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo
Learn to make ramen and gyoza, two iconic Japanese dishes known worldwide, with halal-certified ingredients and equipment in a cooking space especially prepared for halal cooking in Tokyo. Enjoy a delicious meal with green tea pudding for dessert.
Traditional Bento Making Class in Osaka
Join this hands-on bento making class in Osaka and learn how to prepare Japanese ingredients like fish, vegetables, and rice into an exquisite, balanced meal that’s artistically arranged in a bento box. It’s colorful, nutritious, and delicious!
Backstreets of Tokyo Private Bike Tour
Cycling around Asakusa, Tokyo’s historic district, you’ll explore temples, alleyways, and shopping streets, while tasting succulent street food. Learn about the hidden gems and dive deeper into this popular tourist area with a local guide.