Food Experiences(846)

The Jomon era is one of the oldest known periods in Japanese history. Discover this ancient culture for yourself, wearing traditional Jomon period garb, hunting and gathering local food, and enjoying a Jomon-inspired feast in a restored pit house.

In a magnificent pyrotechnic display, ayu sweetfish are corralled into nets by deft fisherman as they whip flaming torches above the water. After an elaborate meal centered around the sweetfish, watch the fishermen themselves in action!

An immersive 3-day homestay in Nara, learn about the fermented foods that characterize the regional cuisine: koji (rice malt), miso, and tsukemono pickles. Additionally, you’ll visit one of Japan’s most ancient roads, the Yamanobe Trail.

With sizzling shabu shabu hotpot, Shinshu wagyu beef sukiyaki, and pearled Hoshihikari rice from Nagano, Sofu Restaurant offers a decadent dining experience with sweeping vistas of the lush forests near Karuizawa Station.

Tsuruoka, recognized as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, has a rich and diverse food culture. Come and learn how to make hinagashi, a Tsuruoka specialty that’s made of sweet bean paste and shaped to look like the area’s local specialties.

Experience the rich food history of Takayama’s old town district with the help of an English-speaking local guide. Visit the Hida-Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market and the Jinya-Mae Morning Market, and bake your own rice crackers at a local factory.

Join a Yanaka Ginza food tour & a tea ceremony experience in Tokyo! Dine at local Japanese restaurants (soba noodles, omurice), enjoy a tea ceremony & matcha-making experience, & visit a tea house to enjoy a sip (tea) & sweets (anmitsu).

Embark on a journey through Ibusuki in Kagoshima. Explore a katsuobushi factory, shop for local produce at a roadside station, unwind in the Kagoshima sand baths, discover a unique public cooking area, and feast on a tasty lunch(katsuo ramen).

Bring pop culture to the kitchen and make your own character bento, known as kyaraben, with a warm and welcoming instructor in Shinjuku. Turn everyday ingredients like rice, vegetables, ham, and eggs into a packed meal that’s almost too cute to eat.

Take a day off from Tokyo to explore Kamakura’s attractions in this private tour! Hike Genjiyama Park, see the Great Buddha and have lunch at a local restaurant! Ride on the Enoshima Dentetsu Line, and enjoy tea and sweets at a traditional tea house.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating culinary art of shojin ryori, Japanese buddhist cuisine, in this home cooking class in Tokyo. Prepare a vegan meal following the ichiju sansai structure, and learn about Japanese cooking and etiquette.

Explore the old town of Takayama, Gifu Prefecture: stroll its shrines and traditional buildings, grill rice crackers, and visit a 400-year-old sake brewery in this guided walking tour that combines an exploration of the local culture and gourmet.

Come for the hot springs, stay for the food! In this Beppu food tour, you’ll try rice rolls and fried chicken at a local market, bite into freshly baked treats at a Japanese bakery and sip coffee made from hot spring water from the local onsen.

Take a break from the bustle of the city in a historical sake brewery in western Tokyo where you can learn about the production, history, and culture of Japan’s national drink while sipping on fresh brews with producers and a sake expert.

Enjoy a halal Japanese cooking in Tokyo! Learn to read labels and find ingredients in a Japanese supermarket, and enjoy a cooking class where you’ll make delicious ramen and gyoza with halal-certified ingredients to enjoy with green tea pudding.

See the sights of Asakusa in this walking tour that includes matcha, ice cream, dango, sushi and more. You’ll visit the Sensoji Temple, shop at the Sanrio Gift Gate Shop and enjoy a melt-in-your-mouth wagyu beef dinner.

In this private tour of Asakusa, explore iconic Tokyo landmarks like the Sensoji Temple and the Asakusa Shrine, and indulge in a halal yakiniku dining experience with soft drinks and dessert at a restaurant with an amazing view of Tokyo Skytree.

Learn how to make sushi in Tokyo’s Tsukiji area, home to the city’s historical fish market. Under the guidance of a sushi master, you’ll make nigiri, roll maki and enjoy a delectable sushi meal with miso soup and tea.

Delve into Buddhist history and cuisine in this private experience in the ancient Ekoin Temple in Koyasan, Wakayama. Taste authentic vegetarian Buddhist cuisine (shojin ryori) and experience a goma fire prayer ritual performed by monks.

Restore body and mind in this spiritual experience in Ekoin, a temple with over 1,200 years of history in the lush forests of Koyasan, Wakayama, where you can savor a vegan Buddhist lunch and participate in a traditional meditation guided by monks.

Experience a thrilling Japanese summer tradition — nagashi somen! Catch noodles flowing down a bamboo slide, dip them in sauce and enjoy them with condiments in this fun family-friendly experience in a 100-year-old renovated house in Beppu.

Let your creativity bloom with a fun crafting class in Shinjuku! Design the mini flower garden of your dreams and enjoy a signature parfait in a Shinjuku cafe known for its flower-adorned architecture and delicious sweets.

Few dishes are more comforting than a warm and crispy home-cooked katsu curry! In this cooking class near the Osaka Tenmangu Shrine, you’ll learn how to make this classic Japanese dish with friendly local hosts.

Ever wanted to try Osaka’s famous takoyaki (octopus dumplings)? Led by an experienced chef, tour local shops and learn about ingredients before getting hands-on in making takoyaki dumplings and discovering the magic behind this iconic street food.

Uncover the taste, aroma and traditions of Japan’s millenary tea culture in this tasting and tea ceremony experience in front of the University of Tokyo. Savor four varieties of Japanese tea and sweets, and receive a certificate of completion.

Sake is so much more than just a drink. During this sake tasting in Tokyo’s Nishi-Azabu area, you’ll discover how the famous Japanese beverage is made and the ways temperature, drinking vessels and food pairing can affect the flavor.

Both newcomers and long-time enthusiasts are welcome to join this sake tasting in Shinjuku's Kabukicho area. Sip on eight varieties of sake from across Japan with snack pairings and learn what goes into Japan’s incredibly versatile national drink.

In this vegan & vegetarian cooking class, learn to prepare four staple miso-based dishes — including tofu “katsu” sandwich and onigiri filled with mushroom tempura — with an experienced and friendly host only 30 minutes by train from Nagoya Station.