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Come hungry! In this food tour in bustling Ueno, you’ll enjoy a wide assortment of Japanese foods at four different restaurants near Ameyoko Street. Savor sushi, gyoza, yakitori, and ramen with a foodie expert guide.

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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.

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In Akita prefecture, get a taste of rural life, staying at a cozy farm inn with a local farmer’s mother. You’ll do some light work in the field and make an iconic local dish: kiritampo hot pot made with a premium brand of domestic chicken.

During this colorful, plant-based sushi class in Nagoya, you’ll learn how to make several styles of sushi and vegan miso soup. Learn tips and tricks about eating vegan in Japan!

Discover a serene but powerful retreat in the forested mountains of Nikko. Witness an impressive fire ceremony at Chuzenji Temple, steeped in 1,000 years of history. Then, feast on a kaiseki dinner with seasonal ingredients.

Experience the rich history of Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the help of an English-speaking local guide. Enjoy several food stops and a lunch that features local cuisine during this half-day walking food tour.

Spend the night as a Japanese salaryman! This private izakaya tour in Shimbashi will take you off the beaten path to local izakaya, teach you about Japanese food, drinking culture, & customs. Enjoy izakaya dishes, seafood, sake, & pork skewers.

Embark on a seafood adventure in Ehime! Watch a bonito fish landing & auction, learn how experts select premium fish, & then select one for yourself. Learn how to cut bonito with a professional chef, & then taste/compare different types of bonito.

In this EAT! MEET! JAPAN award-winning experience in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, you will tour a local distillery, learn about gin and try different kinds before mixing botanicals to make your own. Lunch, cocktails and snacks included!

Prepare yakitori chicken skewers with a pro chef in a Japanese culinary school in Shinjuku! After the hard work is done, taste an assortment of skewers masterfully grilled by your instructor and taste the difference with yours.

Dive into the world of sake in this sake tasting experience in pop culture hub Akihabara. You’ll compare three varieties of sake from across Japan, learn sake brewing history and enjoy snacks to create the perfect pairing.

Umami-rich miso is used extensively in Japanese cuisine, from ramen to salad seasonings. In this miso-making class and tasting in Kyoto, discover its rich flavors and create your own batch to take home guided by an expert in fermented foods.

Assembling a traditional Japanese bento box is an art form. In this Osaka experience, a local host will teach you what a bento box is and how to craft one packed with delicious staples like tamagoyaki omelet, karaage (fried chicken) and miso soup.

Eat your way through Naha’s famous foods in this walking tour with several food stops guided by a local host. Learn about Okinawan culture while sampling some of its popular dishes like chanpuru, goya burgers, Okinawa-style soba noodles and more.

A pro chef will guide you through the art of sushi-making in this class in a traditional sushi restaurant one minute from Asakusa Station. Make nigiri, taste real wasabi, enjoy a delicious lunch and take home memorable souvenirs.

Experience ancient Kyoto and indulge in its cuisine in Nishijin Lifestyle Museum Tondaya, a 140-year-old townhouse designated as a tangible cultural property of the city. Enjoy a guided tour followed by a traditional kaiseki meal by candlelight.

In this ramen-making class, discover the secrets for a perfect bowl, from making the broth to kneading the noodles, with personal guidance from a Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded chef specializing in ramen in a restaurant in Setagaya, Tokyo.

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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.

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One of Tokyo’s most charming neighborhoods, Yanaka Ginza is off the usual tourist track. Come sample Japanese street foods, learn about the area’s history, and absorb the flavors and sights of this adorable cat-themed shopping street!

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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!

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!

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.

Make colorful Japanese wagashi at a hands-on confectionary class in Tokyo (Kitaminemachi). Join Satoko, an instructor from the Wagashi Promotion Association of Japan, to make seasonal nerikiri to enjoy with freshly made matcha tea.

Make the iconic red-and-black shokado bento guided by a certified instructor with 10 years of overseas teaching experience in this bento-making class in Tokyo’s trendy Kichijoji neighborhood.

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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!

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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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Explore oddities and curiosities in Tokyo’s Meguro ward! With a guide by your side, hop on a bike & visit a mysterious museum, curious vending machine, climb a mysterious mountain, & enjoy some treats at a cool cafe.

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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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