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TOKYO

Osaka-Style Okonomiyaki Cooking Class in Tokyo

Central to food parties and family gatherings, the Japanese savory pancake known as “okonomiyaki” is a crowdpleaser that’s also fun to make! Make okonomiyaki alongside two side dishes, with instructions from an English-speaking cooking teacher.

from$92.47
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TOKYO

Tokyo Ninja Food Experience

A fun time for the whole family, you’ll dress, train, and eat like a ninja during this immersive experience in Asakusa! Test out your shuriken, blowgun, and sword skills, then refuel with a ninja-themed menu followed by a casual tea ceremony.

from$43.43
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TOKYO

Tour of Tsukiji Market & Sushi-Making Experience

Delve into the history of Tsukiji Market by visiting Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple and the Tsukiji Outer Market and learn how to make three different types of sushi (nigiri, gunkan, and hosomaki sushi) with the help of an instructor.

from$192.64
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OSAKA

Sushi Cooking Class in Osaka

From delicate nigiri sushi to hefty gunkan maki, learn how to make several types of sushi during this cooking class in Tokyo. With a side of yakitori, miso soup, pickles, this is the perfect balanced Japanese meal to impress family and friends.

from$100.17
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Food Tours
TOKYO

Togoshi Ginza Street Food Tour With Karaage & Yakitori

Embark on a gastronomic adventure through Togoshi Ginza on this street food tour! Discover the finest local stalls, treating yourself to mouthwatering delights like karaage, yakitori, onigiri, curry pan, and Japanese pudding.

from$96.67
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Food Tours
TOKYO

Shibuya Street Food Hunt

Discover the authentic foods of Tokyo’s most famous entertainment and shopping district! Avoiding the tourist traps, your tour guide will take you to five food stops and introduce you to Japanese foods like Kobe beef, okonomiyaki, sushi, and more!

from$169.52
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Food Tours
SHIZUOKA

Small Group Bike Tour and Tea Farm Experience in Shizuoka

Take a bicycle through Shizuoka's locales and into lush green tea fields! Learn about green tea, walk through the fields, and taste some tea samples. Finish the tour by visiting Sengen Shrine and a vintage shopping district.

from$133.1
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Drinking Tours
HYOGO

Sake Brewery Tour: Taste Your Way Through Kobe’s Sake Mecca

Embark on a tour of the most famous sake-producing region in Japan! Receive a history lesson in style while indulging in more than 10 types of premium Nada sake, then end the day with (you guessed it) more taste testing at a popular standing bar.

from$79.16
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Food Tours
TOKYO

Local Tokyo Food and Drink Tour

From rowdy standing bars to traditional street food, savor the best of Japan’s culinary culture during this tour of two lesser-known Tokyo neighborhoods. Get off the beaten path and experience the city like a local with your English-speaking guide.

from$83.85
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KYOTO

Kyoto Private Takoyaki Cooking Class with a Local Foodie

Only 10 min by train from Kyoto Station, Midori welcomes travelers of all ages for a private cooking class where you can make a traditional Japanese takoyaki meal suited to your dietary needs! Gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options available.

from$91.07
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Food Tours
TOKYO

Flavors of Japan Food Tour with Wagashi

This Tokyo food tour features 8 stops, showcasing the variety of Japan’s regional and seasonal foods. From the oldest and most expensive fruit store in Japan to a handmade Japanese sweets shop, you’ll witness the diversity of Japanese food culture.

from$177.23
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Drinking Tours
NARA

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.

from$96.67
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Food Tours
TOKYO

Convenience Store Tour in Shinjuku: Explore Japanese Konbini

This Shinjuku tour takes you to explore one of Japan’s major attractions — konbini! Join a local host in exploring four different convenience stores to find unique items and try creative food combinations that locals love.

from$59.54
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Food Tours
TOKYO

Sugamo, Tokyo: Jizo Dori Shopping Street Food & Culture Tour

Immerse yourself in the retro atmosphere of Sugamo, a laidback area near Ikebukuro in Tokyo. Stroll Jizo Dori Shopping Street with a local guide and savor snacks and sweets at local shops and explore shrines and temples like Koganji Temple.

from$49.04
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TOKYO

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.

from$130.99
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KANAGAWA

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!

from$105.08
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Food Tours
TOKYO

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!

from$138.7
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TOKYO

Tokyo Sushi Making with Pro Chef & Supermarket Guided Tour

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!

from$119.09
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TOKYO

Wagashi: Japanese Sweets Making Class in Tokyo (5 Options)

Try your hand at making traditional Japanese sweets in Setagaya, Tokyo! Choose from 5 classes and make your wagashi of choice: fruit daifuku, nerikiri, hanami dango skewers, and more, with certified wagashi instructor Kaoru.

from$56.04
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KANAGAWA

Mochi Making Class in Yokohama: Make Japanese Sweets

You might have tried mochi, but do you know how to make it? Stop by this mochi-making class for a demonstration on how to make delicious traditional mochi sweets, and discover the connection between mochi and Japanese history and culture.

from$56.04
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AICHI

Sushi Making Class with Japanese Grandma in Nagoya

Learn how to make three lesser-known types of sushi at this cooking class in Nagoya! Grandma Junko will teach you about Japanese culinary traditions and how to make rose-shaped maki sushi, chakin sushi, and oshizushi.

from$70.05
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KANAGAWA

Kamakura Tour: Anime Locations, Street Food, & Shrines

Explore Kamakura’s best sites with a professional guide. Visit real-life anime locations like Kamakura Kokomae Station (from ‘Slam Dunk’), sample street foods at Komachi Dori, & visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.

from$124.69
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TOKYO

Yakitori & Tsukune Cooking Class with Tokyo English Teacher

Learn how to make two chicken staples — yakitori skewers and tsukune meatballs — at this cooking class in Tokyo’s Jimbocho Book Town neighborhood, guided by an instructor with 20 years of experience teaching English in high school.

from$70.05
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TOKYO

Two-Day Japanese Sweets Making Course in Tokyo (12 Hours)

Discover the craftsmanship of Japanese confectioneries in this multi-day, 12-hour course created by a Japanese wagashi artisan. You’ll learn to make eight types of steamed and baked wagashi sweets following original recipes and authentic techniques.

from$616.44
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TOKYO

Tokyo Yakitori and Ramen Tour in Shinjuku

Embark on a culinary journey through the busy streets of Shinjuku. Savor the smoky, succulent skewers of yakitori, and a steaming bowl of hearty ramen—all while learning about Japan's iconic food and drinking culture.

from$182.13
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Drinking Tours
OSAKA

Bar Crawl and Nightlife in Downtown Osaka

Kansai locals will guide you through the streets of Osaka, showing you all that the city has to offer. Walking, talking, and drinking alongside the locals, you will discover another side of Japan that most tourists can only dream of experiencing.

from$126.09
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TOKYO

Private Japanese Cooking Class in Nerima, Tokyo (3 Dishes)

Learn about Japanese home cooking in this private cooking class in Nerima, in the home of a Tokyo local, Emi. You’ll choose 3 popular Japanese dishes to cook and enjoy your hard work over a lively conversation on food and culture.

from$77.06
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Dining Experiences
OSAKA

Osaka Sumo Show: All-You-Can-Eat Lunch & Kimono Experience

In this family-friendly experience, watch a sumo bout while enjoying a hearty “sumo stew” in an all-you-can-eat restaurant in Osaka produced by former ozeki wrestler Konishiki Yasokichi where you can interact with real sumo wrestlers.

from$119.09
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A wonderful private tour from start to finish. Akito is such a lovely guy and knows everything about tea farming. It was precisely the tour we were hoping for. The tea was great too. Highly recommend this tour.
Martin Denham
April 06, 2025
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Shizuoka Tea Farm Tour with Factory Visit and Tea Tasting
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Great experience! We learned so much about the tea ceremony. Randy is so knowledgeable and explained thoroughly. I would recommend to anyone who is interested in learning more about the history and culture behind the tea ceremony.
Lu Tian
April 06, 2025
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Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Kyoto Machiya
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Emi was fantastic! We learned to make THREE Japanese dishes. We we will cherish the memories and take them home with us. Emi also gave us the recipes! Communication was great. She was so kind and so patient and the food was excellent. We HIGHLY recommend this authenticJapanese experience.
Julia Littlefield
April 06, 2025
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Private Japanese Cooking Class in Nerima, Tokyo (3 Dishes)
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Hiro was an excellent tour guide! He brought us to izakaya’s that locals will go to and his recommendations for food were all delicious. He gave a great tour of Gion and was very knowledgeable about history and local traditions. As a surprise bonus he took some beautiful pictures of us! We highly recommend Hiro and ByFood tours.
Kailey Fasugba
April 06, 2025
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Kyoto Izakaya Food Adventure
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Very nice class. The Chef is very kind and we had a lot of fun!
Michel Desrosiers
April 06, 2025
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Private Tokyo Sushi-Making Class at 100-Year-Old Sushi Bar
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