Food Experiences(812)

Foster stronger team bonds during this collaborative Japanese confectionery class! Each group will come up with their own innovative wagashi sweets and be judged on creativity and teamwork, then relax with a cup of tea and the finished sweets.

With a healthy spirit of competition and collaboration, join this sushi making class, designed as a team-building exercise. After learning how to make 2 kinds of sushi and miso soup, the teams will craft their own sushi using available ingredients.

Food brings people together. Build connections with your team and improve communication skills during this Japanese sake tasting competition. In a casual environment, your teams will work together to identify different types of sake, and win prizes.

Promote collaboration and competition among your team! During this cooking class, you’ll split into groups and duke it out in the kitchen, working together to create a meal of 2-3 traditional Japanese dishes for the judge’s consideration.

Bring your team together during an unforgettable time at Tsukiji Market! Experience the hustle and bustle of the market and join in a fun cooking battle with your colleagues, giving you the chance to bond, collaborate, and create lasting memories.

Come along on this evening tour in Gotemba, located at the base of Mt. Fuji, and discover the hidden gems of this historic town, visiting notable spots. You’ll taste regional dishes, make your own original cocktail, and enjoy the laidback atmosphere.

The Onodera family welcomes you to stay overnight at their 100-year-old farmhouse in Tsuruoka, Yamagata. The only UNESCO-designated City of Gastronomy, in Tsuruoka you can experience an early-morning harvest and a cooking class with seasonal produce.

Taught by the kindly female farmers of Odate, this cooking class is full of warmth and charm. Learn how to make soba noodles using buckwheat flour that’s cultivated in the region’s fertile soils, as you embrace the rural lifestyle of Odate.

Touring Kanazawa on a bike is a breeze! Cycle through historic landmarks, the geisha district, and scenic mountainside paths at a leisurely pace. Then, have a lunch of local Kanazawa fermented foods and learn about katanas.

Board a boat and soak in magnificent views of Hiroshima’s Seto Inland Sea and coastline. Enjoy a lunch of local delicacies, your choice of anago (eel) or fresh oysters. After the cruise, try an iconic souvenir sweet from the Hiroshima area.

At a designated national Cultural Property, explore the grounds of a temple in Shimane. Then, at a restaurant specializing in Shojin Ryori, the vegetarian Buddhist cuisine, experience a sumptuous feast of vegetables, grains, seaweed, rice, and tofu.

Learn how to cook soba noodles as you mix, roll, and cut the dough (all from scratch) during this cooking class in Gifu.

Don a gorgeous kimono an dlearn the art of Japanese dance in Shizuoka, followed by a sumptuous lunch at Miyoshi. A charming and atmospheric traditional restaurant, the meal at Miyoshi is abundant and colorful, featuring seasonal ingredients.

At a stunning traditional restaurant located at the base of Mt. Fuji, join this class and make a range of delicious nigiri sushi using ingredients like shrimp, tuna, and egg; plus a hand-rolled sushi.

In the serene forest of Mt. Gassan, you’ll forage edible wild plants and mushrooms before returning to the lodge to prepare your bounty. Perfect for those who want to get in touch with nature in the peaceful mountains of Japan.

Join a pottery class in Hirashimizu, a peaceful Yamagata village that’s home to a variety of artisanal shops. Use regional pottery techniques to make your own dish, bowl, or sake cup! Then, join a sake sommelier for an in-depth workshop and tasting.

Curious about Japanese drinking culture? Join this bar-hopping tour in Yamagata to experience the local specialties and novelty drinks while learning all about Japanese dining etiquette (and the faux pas to avoid).

A theatrical experience, watch Chef Suda prepare a whole fugu and plate the sashimi in the shape of a crane. While pufferfish has a somewhat sensational reputation, when prepared by a licensed chef, you can be assured that there’s no danger here.

In Karatsu City, taste incredibly fresh, hand-harvested abalone and raw uni (sea urchin), sourced from the nearby Genkai Sea that borders Saga Prefecture. Revered as delicacies, appreciate the subtle taste of this premium seafood.

Love abalone? This upscale kaiseki dining experience in Saga features a restaurant that specializes in this prized seafood, which can only be harvested by hand. Enjoy twelve seasonal Japanese dishes, with abalone as the star.

Take an exhilarating hike up to a 33-meter-tall natural waterfall, where you’ll quench your thirst with a crisp bottle of Minoh Beer. Then, take a visit to the brand’s warehouse for a couple of half-pints and a chat with your certified beer expert.

Have a seat at the counter in front of an experienced sushi chef and enjoy an upscale Okonomi sushi meal.

Learn how to serve matcha in the traditional style of a Japanese tea ceremony or learn to serve and taste five different kinds of Kagoshima tea in this unique tea experience in Kagoshima City.

In this tea tasting in Kagoshima City, sample a variety of organic teas produced in Northern Kagoshima and discover the area's unique tea culture with a tea master.

In this Kagoshima bar hopping experience, explore the city through its nightlife, food and drinks. Explore two areas (Meizan and Tenmonkan), and enjoy three stops for food and drinks at local restaurants and bars with a local guide.

Learn to make and eat delicious Japanese matsuri food! Enjoy takoyaki and okonomiyaki in this matsuri foods cooking class in Ninomiya, which is perfect for travelers looking for an authentic experience near Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Odawara and Izu.

Everyone gather around the sukiyaki pot! In this family-friendly cooking class in Ninomiya, Kanagawa, you'll prepare and enjoy a delicious sukiyaki hot pot with wagyu beef and a sweet sauce. Great for travelers exploring the Mt. Fuji area.

Grab the shabu-shabu pot and get ready to dip! This Shabu Shabu Hot Pot Cooking Class uses 2 types of delicious dipping sauces for a fun group meal in Ninomiya, a great place to stop on your way to the Mt. Fuji, Izu, or Hakone.