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Learn from a Japanese chef in this private teppanyaki cooking and dining experience in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture. You’ll cook, carve and flambe an Omi beef steak guided by a chef and enjoy a full-course meal in a French restaurant.

Enjoy a vegan Buddhist lunch in Ekoin, a temple with over 1,200 years of history in Koyasan, Wakayama. Learn about shojin ryori (traditional Buddhist cuisine) and feast on a variety of fresh dishes while overlooking the tranquil temple gardens.

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.

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.

Eat and drink your way through the upscale neighborhood of Ginza at night in this izakaya hopping tour led by a food tour guide and photographer who will take great photos throughout the evening. Seven dishes and four drinks are included!

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In the foothills of Mt. Fuji, this food tour will introduce you to the delights of Shizuoka. Visit cultural sites like Fujisan Sengen Shrine and 6 food stops, including an 80-year-old soba restaurant and a sweets shop with handmade confections.

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Embark on a food tour in Nihonbashi, a district near Ginza and Akihabara that is at the heart of Tokyo’s history. Led by a friendly local guide, you’ll enjoy dinner and drinks at three well-established restaurants in an evening you’ll never forget.

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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.

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.

Learn the basics of sushi-making with a Michelin-starred instructor, previously head chef of Los Angeles sushi restaurant Sushi Zo. Afterwards, tuck into an omakase sushi course meal made with fresh-caught local Miyazaki seafood.

Join a walking food tour of Nagoya! Visit the historical Osu Kannon district, see a temple, learn about its history, & try 5 different street foods (miso oden, takoyaki, taiyaki, dim sum, sweet potato) alongside an English-speaking host.

Learn how to make chewy Japanese udon noodles with curry soup during this active online cooking class that’ll have you getting your groove on!

Roll up your sleeves--and your pant legs--during this fun online ramen making class! You’ll make noodles from scratch, kneading it with your feet, and learn a shortcut to tasty tonkotsu broth.

A fun, active, and tasty experience where you can learn how to make Japanese ramen online! Let's dance on the dough instead of kneading it by hand!

Visit Tsuruoka, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, for a regional sake tasting and food pairing. Known for its high-grade rice and pure flowing spring water, the region has a reputation for incredible Japanese sake.

Join your host, Sakura, as she shares her passion for wagashi with you and instructs you on how to make matcha kakigori, mochi ice cream and warabi mochi. This cooking class is perfect for those who want to try traditional Japanese sweets.

Join Sakura at her home in Sangenjaya near Shibuya for a cooking class and lunch. Deep-fry vegetables and mushrooms for light and crispy tempura, and enjoy the fruits of your labor with a refreshing dish of nagashi somen noodles.

In this private experience, you’ll tour the bustling Tsukiji Outer Market in search of fresh fish and wasabi, then travel to the quiet district of Heiwajima to learn the art of sushi making and enjoy a fresh sushi meal.

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.

Explore Shinjuku with an experienced guide! Be amazed by the panoramic views of Tokyo from the Metropolitan Government observatory, eat a traditional Japanese meal, see the Godzilla Head and Golden Gai, and wrap up with some delicious ramen.

Eat your way through Shinjuku on this food tour that will take you from Omoide Yokocho to Kabukicho’s Golden Gai! Feast on sushi, yakitori, and ramen and see some of the area’s iconic landmarks, like the Godzilla head statue, with your guide.

Learn the basics of sushi-making from a certified instructor with 10 years of overseas teaching experience! Afterwards, uncover the best places to eat, drink and shop in Tokyo’s trendy neighborhood of Kichijoji.

See Tokyo Tower and Odaiba’s Rainbow Bridge while enjoying a seasonal bento lunch with traditional wagashi sweets on a private yakatabune boat cruise ride along the bay of Tokyo.

Make seasonal wagashi sweets in Yokohama! Enjoy a sweet and cute wagashi treat with a cup of matcha tea expertly prepared by the host, a tea ceremony master. This wagashi making class can also be complemented with a tea ceremony (see options)!

Discover the charm of Kagurazaka at night in this custom walking tour and dining experience! Dubbed Tokyo’s little Paris, Kagurazaka is a former geisha district in Shinjuku. Explore the area with a guide, and wine and dine at a local restaurant!

Sample a variety of sake, including rare premium-ranked sake, with a certified sake sommelier as your guide. Learn to pair sake with different dishes, and feast on A5 Wagyu sushi, izakaya staple dishes and a mini ramen bowl!

Love sake? Make it official! Earn a sake navigator certificate in this beginners’ course in Tokyo taught by a sake sommelier. Try different types of sake, learn to pair sake with a variety of dishes, and dine on Wagyu sushi!

Enjoy a walking tour of Kagurazaka, a former geisha district dubbed Tokyo’s little Paris. For lunch, enjoy ramen or a Japanese traditional meal at a restaurant picked especially for you! Wrap up the day with coffee or tea at a nostalgic cafe.