Nakano Private Food Tour: Tempura, Japanese BBQ & More
Feast on tempura, wagyu beef, and other izakaya dishes and wash it down with refreshing sake as you explore the hidden eateries led by a local guide in this food tour exploring Nakano, an entertainment hub west of Shinjuku in central Tokyo.
Kyushu Cooking Class: Make Beppu’s Noodle Soup (Dango Jiru)
In this cozy private cooking class, you’ll learn to make dango jiru, Oita’s comfort noodle soup, under the guidance of locals. You can also opt to make ramen noodles or onigiri (rice balls) with miso soup instead, and enjoy your hearty meal together.
Wagashi: Japanese Sweets Making Class in Tokyo (5 Options)
Try your hand at making traditional Japanese sweets in Setagaya, Tokyo! Choose from 5 classes and make your wagashi of choice: fruit daifuku, nerikiri, hanami dango skewers, and more, with certified wagashi instructor Kaoru.
Cultural & Gastronomic Hiking Tour in Kamakura
In this fun Kamakura hiking tour, you’ll visit Engakuji Temple, enjoy a scenic hike, visit Kuzuharaoka Shrine, wash coins at Zeniarai Banzaiten Shrine, and enjoy a traditional lunch with local ingredients. Vegan and vegetarian options are available.
Osaka Cooking Class: Tonkatsu, Miso Soup & Daifuku
Learn to cook a Japanese deep-fried pork cutlet dish (tonkatsu) with a side of miso soup, and a juicy fruit-filled daifuku mochi for dessert in this fun cooking class hosted by Arisa and Maya only a short train ride from Osaka Station.
Osaka Home Cooking Class: Make a Tofu Hamburger Steak Meal
In this cooking class only 15 minutes by train from Osaka Station, hosts Arisa and Maya will teach you to make a healthy hamburger steak with tofu and ground chicken, along with side dishes of potato salad and miso soup, and a Japanese dessert.
Okonomiyaki and Yakisoba Cooking Class in Osaka
Recreate classic Osaka street foods in this cooking class taught by sisters Arisa and Maya less than 15 minutes by train from Osaka Station! Learn to make okonomiyaki, Osaka’s soul food, and yakisoba, a popular stir-fried noodle dish.
Omakase Dinner & Sake Pairing w/ a Sommelier in Shibuya
Indulge in a four-dish omakase dinner expertly paired with sake in this Shibuya dining experience. Enjoy four different dishes, each paired with a specific type of Japanese sake, while learning about Japanese cuisine and history from a sommelier.
Tokyo Sake Tour: Shrines, Temples & Izakaya Hopping
Enjoy Tokyo’s lively nightlife in this sake-themed outing that includes touring sake-related shrines and temples while learning about their history and customs, then clinking cups of sake with locals in two izakaya restaurants.
Private Tokyo Miso Ramen Cooking Class & Local Market Tour
Feel right at home in this home cooking lesson with a Tokyo local specializing in hospitality. Tour a local market, learn to make miso ramen from scratch, and prepare a homemade Japanese mochi sweet (fruit daifuku) for dessert.
Omakase Sushi and Tea Pairing at Uotake Sushi (Shizuoka)
Uotake Sushi restaurant in Shizuoka elevates the classic combination of sushi and tea with this pairing of fresh Edomae sushi and Shizuoka’s famous teas blended by a chashi tea master.
Private Edomae Sushi Making Class at Uotake Sushi (Shizuoka)
Step into a 50-year-old sushi restaurant in Shizuoka, where you will learn to transform fresh fish into nigiri sushi and maki rolls with a chef specialized in the centuries-old tradition of Edomae sushi.
Hiroshima Lacquer Studio Tour & Workshop With a Gift
Meet contemporary Japanese lacquerware master Naoya Takayama in his Hiroshima studio for an insider’s view of the craft. Discover his original techniques, paint lacquer under his personalized instruction, and take home a souvenir by the artist.
All About Miso: Miso Making Workshop in Hiyoshi, Yokohama
Learn the traditional way to make Japanese miso, a fermented paste used in everything from ramen to desserts, in this workshop in Hiyoshi, Yokohama, where you’ll also taste different kinds of miso and enjoy a delicious homemade lunch.
Private Geisha Show & Premium Dinner in Kagurazaka (Tokyo)
Step into a 70-year-old former geisha house for an exclusive dining experience and geisha show in Kagurazaka, Tokyo’s geisha district in Shinjuku. Indulge in a multi-course French-inspired traditional dinner masterfully prepared by two female chefs.
Private Asakusa Foodie Bike Tour: Sensoji & Local Snacks
Explore Asakusa at your own pace in this private foodie bike tour. See the Sensoji Temple and the Ryogoku Sumo Stadium, and stroll along a shopping street, stopping for traditional snacks along the way. Gluten-free and pescatarian options available.
Backstreets of Shibamata Private Bike Tour w/ Lunch & Coffee
Step out of the Tokyo tourist circuit and explore the quaint neighborhood of Shibamata by bike. Cycle through nostalgic retro shops and enjoy delicious local specialties in this private tour that includes lunch and coffee.
Nishio Matcha Tea Farm Tour, Tasting & Tea Ceremony (Aichi)
In this leaf-to-cup tour in Nishio, Aichi, a leading tea producing area with hundreds of years of history, you’ll visit a tea farm, dress up in traditional tea picking clothes, taste several kinds of Japanese tea, and take part in a tea ceremony!
Nishio, Aichi: Taste & Make Miso at a 100-Year-Old Brewery
Only an hour from Nagoya is the coastal town of Nishio, famous for its artisanal miso-making. Here, you’ll explore a brewery with over 100 years of history as you learn all about miso, a key ingredient in Japanese cuisine.
Kyoto: Nishiki Market Tour & Samurai Ninja Museum Experience
This family-friendly tour is an exploration of Kyoto’s cuisine, history, and culture! Taste Kyoto street foods at Nishiki Market, visit a local shrine, and discover Japanese history through fun, immersive activities at the Ninja Samurai Museum.
Izakaya Extravaganza: Asakusa Dinner & Tuna-Cutting Show
Enjoy the thrilling atmosphere of a tuna auction show in an izakaya restaurant in Asakusa! Bid on your preferred tuna cuts, which will be prepared and served to you on the spot, and enjoy them with ramen, yakitori skewers, drinks, and more.
Tokyo After Dark Private Custom Food Tour
Tour Tokyo’s side streets and experience the flavors and faces that define dinner for millions of locals. This custom private tour includes several Japanese foods, dessert, and drinks, picked according to your preferences and dietary needs.
Private Osaka Food Tour: Explore Kuromon Market & Dotonbori
Taste the flavors that have made Osaka food famous in this custom food tour of the city where you’ll explore Kuromon Market, Dotonbori district, and the Hozenji Yokocho alley with a knowledgeable local guide and interpreter.
Ebisu Evening Food Tour (Shibuya, Tokyo)
Taste the authentic flavors of Japanese street foods like takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and yakitori, in this unique evening exploration of the gourmet offerings of Ebisu, a French-inspired gourmet area in Shibuya away from the tourist crowds.
Private Traditional Cooking Class in Hida Furukawa (Gifu)
Hida Furukawa is known as Gifu’s little Kyoto due to its traditional townhouses and charming canals with colorful carp. Delve into the town’s local gastronomy in a fun, family-friendly cooking class and enjoy a delicious meal in a repurposed machiya!
Takayama Old Town Tour: Local Foods & Sake Tasting in Gifu
The old town of Takayama in the Hida region of Gifu Prefecture perfectly captures the charm of rural Japan. In this walking tour, you’ll explore a food and craft market, learn the city’s history, and taste sake and foods guided by a local.
Seaside Ramen Masterclass w/ Pro Chef on a Setouchi Island
The blue waters of the Seto Inland Sea serve as the perfect backdrop for this upscale ramen-making class with a professional ramen chef in Momoshima Island in the coast of Onomichi. Make and enjoy delicious ramen with a stunning ocean view.
Sushi Cooking Class in Central Nagoya (3 Options)
Make memories and put your cooking skills to the test in this family-friendly sushi cooking class only 15 minutes by train from Nagoya Station! Choose to make chirashi, maki, or nigiri sushi guided by local cooking specialists Yuka and Hitomi.