Food Experiences(859)

Learn to make miso, one of Japan’s classic fermented ingredients, and onigiri (Japanese rice balls) from a fermentation expert in a cozy Kyoto kitchen.

Discover Shikoku’s spiritual depths with a wood-burning prayer in a cave with local monks on Shodoshima island. Taste sake brewed on the island, enjoy a local specialty lunch, and finish the day with a few beers overlooking the sea!

Make adorable wagashi confectionery sweets shaped like your favorite characters, and enjoy them with a fresh cup of matcha green tea and other soft drinks at a friendly cooking instructor’s home in central Tokyo.

See and taste Nagano City on this unique walking tour! Make oyaki dumplings (a Nagano specialty), and head to a traditional tea room for a matcha tea experience! Enjoy exploring the retro streets of the city with a guide.

In this tasty cooking class and lunch experience in Nara, learn how to make Japan’s signature teriyaki chicken, and enjoy it in a scrumptious lunch with 6 additional side dishes prepared by a certified cooking instructor.

Visit the Hokusai Museum and the Kozan Takai Museum, taste sake and enjoy a local lunch in this walking tour of Obuse town, between Nagano City and the Jigokudani Monkey Park. Finish at a local temple, home to one of Hokusai’s most intriguing works.

Learn the ropes of Japanese gin making from a distillery owner in Hokkaido’s second-biggest city, Asahikawa! Tour the Takasu Distillery and try different kinds of gin, including their original branded gin.

In this homely cooking class in Kamata, Tokyo, an English-speaking guide and a pro chef specialized in healthy and fermented foods will teach you how to make a tasty and balanced washoku Japanese meal with several dishes.

Enjoy a private dinner in Sapporo with exquisite Hokkaido dishes, enhanced by the mystifying performance of geisha dancing and playing shamisen. After the meal, enjoy light conversation, games, and take pictures with the performers.

Great for groups! Dine at a Hokkaido cuisine restaurant and enjoy a performance by traditional Shishimai dancers. Play instruments, take pictures, and chat with the performers through an interpreter.

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!

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!

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!

Learn the basics of sushi-making from a certified instructor with 10 years of overseas teaching experience in Kichijoji! Then, enjoy a delicious sushi lunch of your own making.

Want to take your cooking to the next level? Learn about classic Japanese fermented foods in this cooking class in central Osaka. Prepare teriyaki chicken with side dishes under the guidance of your host while learning Japan’s healthy eating habits!

Want to learn how to make nikujaga, a classic Japanese comfort food? Take this home cooking class in central Osaka and make chef Marie’s signature recipe! Get inspired with her healthy cooking tips and practices in this hands-on class.

Immerse yourself in Japan’s storied history and culture in this guided tour of Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site! Then, head to a local brewery to discover the meticulous world of sake production and enjoy tasting local sake.

Make and enjoy a healthy lunch in Yuka's kitchen in Setagaya (Tokyo)! In this fun home cooking class, roll vegan and low-gluten maki sushi and prepare side dishes with seasonal vegetables.

Explore the quintessential sights of Kyoto with a guide! Stroll the quaint streets of Gion, stopping at temples and shrines, enjoy lunch suited to your dietary needs at Nishiki Market, and cross the iconic torii gates of Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine.

Spend a day learning about history, tasting vinegar, and preparing regional foods in Uchiko town, Ehime Prefecture. See the town’s historical sights, like the Uchikoza Theater, in this unique tour that mixes history with hands-on workshops.

Taste Sapporo specialties in this gourmet tour of the city with a local guide! Visit a seafood market, make your own Shiroi Koibito cookies, and see the city from above in a unique ski jumping observation platform. Halal ramen lunch included!

In this unique experience in Kyoto, you’ll taste different kinds of miso, prepare Kyoto-style ozoni mochi soup, stroll the streets of Fushimi ward with a knowledgeable guide, and pound mochi the traditional way!

Become a wagashi artisan in this class in Yokohama, less than an hour from Shibuya. Prepare and shape nerikiri wagashi, hanami dango skewers, and fruit daifuku, three traditional Japanese confectioneries made with bean paste and mochi.

Only a train ride and a short walk from Shibuya Station awaits a tantalizing world of Japanese confectionery. Learn how to make nerikiri wagashi, a sweet celebration of Japan’s vibrant seasons, and enjoy them with Japanese tea.

Mochi lovers, rejoice! Learn to make fruit-filled mochi (fruit daifuku) and hanami dango skewers, and watch your instructor make mochi ice cream and warabi mochi for you to enjoy in this class in Yokohama.

Explore Kyoto’s culinary traditions and learn to cook with miso in this class in Fushimi, an area known for the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. You’ll prepare a teishoku Japanese meal with mackerel simmered in miso and ozoni soup!

Learn the different uses of vinegar in Japanese cuisine and make a five-dish Japanese-style meal using vinegar in different ways in this unique cooking class in Ehime Prefecture’s Uchiko town, a hidden gem in Japan’s pristine Shikoku area.

Explore Kyoto’s vegan scene! Stroll the city’s historical streets with a guide, sample vegan foods at four different shops, interact with shopkeepers, and learn about the area’s traditional crafts. Wrap up with a decadent meal at a vegan restaurant.