Food Experiences(848)

Enjoy a Shojin ryori vegetarian Japanese bento lunchbox by a famous regional shop. Explore the renovated temple grounds of Shokoji in Toyama Prefecture with a guide, and learn about the fascinating history of one of Japan’s national treasures.

Discover Takaoka, Toyama! Visit a copperware workshop where Buddhist rin bells are crafted, and make your own suzugami. Tour Zuiryuji Temple, a National Treasure, with a priest, and enjoy a traditional tea ceremony with matcha and wagashi sweets.

In this unique experience in Takaoka, Toyama, tour a traditional metalworking factory, make your own sake cup, enjoy a whiskey distillery tour and tasting, and wrap the day with a fine dining experience.

All-you-can-drink sake and lots of fun conversation await on this causal izakaya tour in Nagoya. Enjoy snacks and drinks with new friends!

Traditional Buddhist and craft experiences in the heart of Yamanashi prefecture. Walk in the footsteps of monks as you tour Minobusan's temple and town, stay overnight, and enjoy vegetarian shojin ryori cusine.

Experience a slower pace of life at the peaceful 100-year-old house near the historical Kakurinbo Temple. Enjoy vegetarian shojin ryori and a special matsuri presentation.

Hear all the stories the host can share about Japan, and explore the festivities and culture of Japan through seasonal cooking classes!

Experience the road less traveled in Kinomoto Brewery Town! Engage with the local community, participate in a cooking workshop at Myorakuji Buddhist Temple, and walk the town's breweries and shops.

Journey to Enoshima Island – a charming coastal town near Tokyo – to learn about and make Japanese sweets alongside a confectionary connoisseur! Cultivate lifelong skills, make unforgettable memories, and satisfy your sweet tooth by the sea.

Chestnut lovers unite! Learn how to make a beloved Mont Blanc Tartelette at this one-day workshop in Tokyo. Make and decorate your tartelette, learn dessert photography skills, and take home sweet memories to last a lifetime.

Learn how to make a 140-year-old hamburg steak dish with a modern twist at Japan’s oldest cooking school! You’ll be guided by expert chefs, use high-quality ingredients, and learn about culinary traditions in Japan.

Learn how to make a delicious, authentic Japanese meal and arrange it in your very own bento box! Enjoy this unique and historic cooking experience in the oldest cooking school in Japan, with guidance from cooks with generations of experience.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a creampuff-making workshop in Tokyo! Make Japanese creampuffs, cultivate lifelong skills, discover Japanese culture and hospitality, and get a lesson in dessert photography from your professional instructor.

Discover Tokyo’s historic Asakusa district with an English-speaking guide by your side! Join this walking tour to feast on authentic Japanese food, participate in a traditional kimono experience, and explore the famed Nakamise Shopping Street.

Discover one of Tokyo’s most interesting districts–Kappabashi Kitchen Street–with a guided, English-language tour! Explore Kappabashi, participate in a food sample-making workshop, enjoy an authentic Japanese lunch, and end the day at Tokyo Skytree.

Venture off the beaten path with a guided tour of Shinjuku! Visit Shinjuku landmarks (Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho, Hanzono Shrine, & Kabukicho Tower), choose between 4 unique themed izakayas, feast on izakaya foods, & make memories to last a lifetime.

Feast on a bounty of fresh seafood, high-quality meat, locally sourced vegetables, and a seasonal fruit dessert at this private dining experience in Niseko. The menu includes premium ingredients hand-selected by renowned sushi master Chef Kamada-San.

Celebrity Chef Tanaka-San presents a fully fugu course menu in Niseko! Using premium, locally sourced ingredients, this fugu (pufferfish) feast and private dining experience is one you’ll remember for a lifetime.

Explore a side of Asakusa most tourists don’t get to see in this evening walking tour. Explore the Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street, sampling foods along the way and learning about the area before enjoying dinner at a local restaurant.

Renowned culinary maestro–Chef Tanaka-San–curates an artful 7-course Japanese degustation menu using premium, locally sourced ingredients. This once-in-a-lifetime private dining experience in Niseko uses food as a vehicle to convey cultural customs.

Discover Japanese cuisine, tea, table manners & more in this unforgettable experience in Gifu! You’ll try Otoki Ryori (temple cuisine) & learn about Japanese culinary traditions in a 120 year-old Meiji-era townhouse, from a certified lecturer.

Join Kyoko, a certified teacher from the Japan Service Manners Association, for a unique tea-tasting & table manner experience in Gifu! You’ll learn about tea culture, etiquette, & taste Marika (Jasmine) tea in a historic Meiji-era townhouse.

Discover the world of sake in Niigata, a region that produces some of the finest in Japan. Learn sake history, customs, & culture from a Professional Sake Meister (Kikisake-Shi) then participate in a sake-tasting session. Appetizers included!

Join Hiroshi for a private sake tour in Fushimi! Explore Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, learn about history, culture, production, & savor samples. With a diverse background, Hiroshi shares Kyoto's charm, while Fushimi's legacy enhances the experience.

Journey to the home of sake (Niigata) to learn about Japan’s beloved rice wine! You’ll experience a tasting, info session, & appetizer pairing in the main hall of the region's oldest Shinto shrine alongside a knowledgeable guide.

Join Chieko for a home cooking class in Chiba! Acquire valuable cooking skills and knowledge about Japanese ingredients, make okonomiyaki (savory pancake) & side dishes from scratch, then enjoy your handmade meal. Includes a calligraphy lesson.

Learn how to make a beloved Japanese fusion dish at Chieko’s home cooking class in Chiba! Make omurice (fried rice topped with a creamy omelet & sauce) & various side dishes, then enjoy a calligraphy lesson! Includes pick-up from Chiba Station.

Learn how to make it for yourself at Chieko’s home cooking class in Chiba. Choose between chirashi (scattered) or maki (rolled) sushi, plus various side dishes. Experience includes pick-up from Chiba Station, recipes, & calligraphy lessons.