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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.

Take a nostalgic tour of Tokyo’s charming Setagaya ward! With the guidance of your knowledgeable host (KT), you’ll hop on a retro tram, stop by local cafes, sample tasty street foods and sweet snacks, and visit Gotokuji Cat Temple.

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Let Nadja take you on a fascinating tour of Kyoto’s historic geisha district Gion. Then end the day at an exclusive restaurant with a 7-course meal of fugu pufferfish, with a guide that works at a three Michelin-starred restaurant.

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Love instant ramen? Then, you’ll love the Cup Noodles Museum in Yokohama. Led by a guide, you’ll tour the museum, discover the history of this hearty meal and how it became a global phenomenon, and make your own unique cup of instant noodles.

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Explore Fukuoka's top attractions with bilingual local guide Yoshi on this private car tour. Visit landmarks like Fukuoka Tower, the beach, and a temple, and savor local street food while immersing in Kyushu's pleasures.

This Harajuku night tour takes you to hidden bars for drinks, karaoke and socializing with friendly locals. Led by a snack bar expert, enjoy delicious food, fun activities, and a unique nighttime Tokyo adventure.

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Take in beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean as you learn how to make sushi from a local professional chef in this Okinawa cooking class. After your sushi making efforts, dig in and enjoy your meal with Japanese-style omelet and miso soup.

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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Discover the versatility of tofu in this home cooking class where you’ll make tofu hamburger steak, agedashi-tofu (deep fried tofu) and shiraae (salad with tofu dressing) with a seasoned host at her home in Tokyo’s Setagaya area.

In this limited-time event, learn the art of shodo calligraphy performance from a local master at Miyazaki’s Aoshima Shrine and finish off with a Michelin-starred meal using local ingredients, and a cocktail from one of the World’s 50 Best Bars.

Take an enlightening tour through traditional Asakusa, walking through and learning about the history of each landmark. Finish the day by hopping between three distinct izakayas to wine and dine like the locals.

Experience Asakusa from an observation deck, and take to the streets for a more intimate look at must-see spots like Sensoji. Finish the experience with a dinner accompanied by lovely live performances with traditional Japanese instruments!

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Experience Saitama sake brewed the old-fashioned way in timber holding tanks at Yamane Shuzo. Enjoy sampling this wood-aged sake tasting.

Join a private Nishiki Market food tour in Kyoto! With Takeshi as your guide, you’ll visit two special vendors for a tasting experience (plus a drink at each location), plus learn about the history, culture, and food of Nishiki Market.

Chat with locals as you wander about the Zenkoji Temple area in Nagano, the heart of the prefectural capital. Snack on oyaki and other local delicacies along the way. Tea and sake included!

Learn to make a Yamanashi specialty: Yoshida udon! This is a thicker, firmer variety of udon noodles traditionally topped with horse meat and cabbage. Enjoy the fruits of your labor and other local delicacies as you look out at beautiful Mt Fuji.

This 3-hour private bar hopping tour in Shinjuku will take you to bars in Omoide Yokocho and Golden Gai, where you'll eat classic Japanese street foods, drink like the locals, and see popular landmarks like the Godzilla Head and Hanazono Shrine.

A professional tea master leads this experience in Setagaya, Tokyo, where you can experience a traditional Japanese ceremony and sip on a refreshing cup of sencha green tea comfortably using tables and chairs in a traditional tatami room.

Witness the culinary skill of chefs and experience the refined pairings of a chashi tea expert while feasting on multiple dishes from appetizers to dessert paired with tea in this dining experience that makes the most of Shizuoka’s fresh offerings.

Experience Japanese culture and arts in a local’s home near Tokyo Disney. Dressed in a cotton kimono, you’ll participate in a tea ceremony, enjoy a music performance, learn to play a traditional instrument and cook a delicious Japanese meal.

Welcome to the “kitchen of Japan”! In this Osaka food tour, try tasty treats and learn about iconic street foods while sampling a whopping total of 15 dishes — yakitori, karaage, takoyaki and more— at five different eateries in Shinsekai.

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.

Get an authentic Hakata food experience with a local expert in this Fukuoka food tour! Enjoy a special dinner at unlisted restaurants that mostly only local foodies know about.

Anime, gaming, and street food? Say no more. Join this whirlwind adventure tour to explore the backstreets of Akihabara, Tokyo’s otaku paradise. This professionally guided experience includes street foods, maid cafe entry, anime stores, and more.

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.

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.

Choosing from 2 different styles, learn the secrets of how to make a delicious Japanese style omelet with fried rice during this omurice making class in Ninomiya, Kanagawa Prefecture, a perfect stop on the way to Mt. Fuji, Izu, Odawara and Hakone.

Why is Okinawa home to the most centenarians in the world? It might just have to do with the cuisine! Learn to cook Ryukyu cuisine with an English-speaking cooking instructor during this cooking class in Okinawa.