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TOKYO

Sumo Wrestler Challenge and Lunch in Tokyo

Uncover the world of sumo less than 30 minutes from central Tokyo! At Yokozuna Tonkatsu Dosukoi Tanaka, you can feast on Chanko Nabe and Tonkatsu alongside a sumo match. After your meal, it’s your turn to square off with a former sumo wrestler.

from¥13,750
(24)
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TOKYO

Asakusa Sumo Wrestler Show & Lunch Experience (Tokyo)

Would you make a good sumo wrestler? Find out in this unique restaurant in Asakusa. Watch a Japanese dance performance and a sumo bout, eat a chanko nabe wrestler meal, and, if you’re brave, suit up and challenge a real sumo wrestler in the dohyo!

from¥16,000
(14)
Bestseller
Dining Experiences
MIE

Farm-to-Table Matsusaka Beef Sukiyaki at a Farmer’s Inn

Spend the night at a farmer’s inn, harvest veggies, collect spring water, and make a luxurious sukiyaki hot pot with Matsusaka wagyu. This rare beef is native to Mie, and only 2500 Matsusaka cattle are available each year, making it highly coveted.

from¥19,800
(11)
Dining Experiences
TOKYO

Tokyo National Museum Historic Teahouse Tour & Dining (Ueno)

Indulge in a premium dining course, learn to whisk matcha to enjoy with traditional sweets and bask in the sights of a historical treasure trove in this experience in a 280-year-old teahouse inside the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno.

from¥16,500
(2)
byFood Original
Dining Experiences
TOKYO

Luxury Cruise in Tokyo Bay: View of Skytree, Rainbow Bridge

Experience a beloved pastime of a bygone era aboard a private yakatabune (roofed boat). Cruise the Tokyo city waterways (Odaiba, Rainbow Bridge, Skytree), enjoy an elegant kaiseki meal prepared by renowned chefs, & more.

from¥48,667
(6)
Private Experience
Dining Experiences
KYOTO

Kyoto Izakaya Food Adventure

Join Hiroshi–your spirited guide–for an izakaya, street food, & nightlife adventure in Kyoto! Explore key areas like the downtown district & Gion, visit local izakayas & drinking dens, & make lifelong memories along the way. Flexible itinerary!

from¥10,000
(22)
Dining Experiences
KYOTO

Gion Tour with Kaiseki Meal in Kyoto at Night

Join a local guide as you stroll the cobbled streets of Gion and the Pontocho alley, and take in the atmosphere and local culture and history. After exploring, sit down to an elegant, multi-course kaiseki dinner.

from¥30,500
(7)
With dessert
Dining Experiences
HOKKAIDO

Nijo Market Visit & Dinner With Fresh Produce in Sapporo

A true way of exploring a city’s best produce is to check out the markets. Purchase Hokkaido produce and seafood you’d like to try and have them prepared by a professional chef for a fully personalized dining experience.

from¥25,000
Personal chef
Private Experience
Dining Experiences
SHIZUOKA

Wasabi Kaiseki Meal and 1 Night Stay at a Shizuoka Onsen

Taste authentic wasabi during a multi-course kaiseki in Shizuoka prefecture, Japan’s top producer of the crop. Then, spend a night at a traditional Japanese inn and luxuriate in the healing hot spring waters of Shirakabeso.

from¥37,400
(1)
Regional food
Dining Experiences
HYOGO

Kobe Beef and Cultural City Experience in Kobe

In Kobe City, take a walking tour around the area, visiting the area’s oldest shrine and joining a meditation session. Then, taste the region’s renowned Kobe beef – succulent and tender – at one of Kobe’s most popular teppanyaki restaurants.

from¥25,000
(3)
Dining Experiences
KANAGAWA

Noh, Spirituality, and a Meal with the Gods at Afuri Shrine

Discover Noh, Japanese traditional performance art, and experience the spirituality of a pilgrimage to Afuri Shrine, complete with a meal shared with the gods.

from¥39,500
byFood Original
Private Experience
Dining Experiences
TOCHIGI

Fire Ceremony and Kaiseki Dining at The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko

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.

from¥30,000
byFood Original
Dining Experiences
HOKKAIDO

Geisha Performance and Private Dinner in Sapporo, Hokkaido

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.

from¥44,008
Private Experience
Dining Experiences
WAKAYAMA

Shojin Ryori Lunch in 1200-Year-Old Ekoin Temple (Wakayama)

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.

from¥7,800
Private Experience
Dining Experiences
KYOTO

Kyoto Machiya Tour & Candlelit Kaiseki Dinner in Nishijin

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.

from¥15,000
Dining Experiences
GIFU

Nagara River Boating and Banquet with Geisha Experience

Cruising down the Nagara River in Gifu, enjoy a banquet with Japanese sake and live performances by geisha. The meal spotlights seasonal ingredients and local fish, which you can see being caught using the ancient method of cormorant fishing.

from¥27,985
Dining Experiences
NAGANO

Wagyu Beef Sukiyaki Dining at Restaurant Sofu (Karuizawa)

With sizzling shabu shabu hotpot, Shinshu wagyu beef sukiyaki, and pearled Hoshihikari rice from Nagano, Sofu Restaurant offers a decadent dining experience with sweeping vistas of the lush forests near Karuizawa Station.

from¥22,600
With 1 drink
Dining Experiences
WAKAYAMA

Wakayama: Fire Prayer & Lunch in a 1,200-Year-Old Temple

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.

from¥18,300
Private Experience
Dining Experiences
WAKAYAMA

Wakayama: Meditation & Lunch in a 1,200-Year-Old Temple

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.

from¥11,550
Private Experience
Dining Experiences
TOKYO

Tokyo Sumo Tournament & Kaiseki Dinner on Traditional Boat

This exclusive experience includes premium seats, light snacks and a drink at the 2025 Grand Sumo Tournament in Ryogoku Kokugikan, followed by a luxurious kaiseki dinner across Tokyo Bay aboard a traditional yakatabune boat.

from¥129,000
Dining Experiences
TOKYO

Shibuya Night Tour: All-You-Can-Drink & Fishing Restaurant

Wander the neon-lit streets of Shibuya at night! Enjoy beef hot pot and all-you-can-drink sake and shochu at an izakaya restaurant, fish for your food in a Shibuya fishing restaurant and enjoy a guided tour full of cultural insights.

from¥17,500
Dining Experiences
TOKYO

Mini Flower Garden Crafting & Japanese Parfait in Shinjuku

Let your creativity bloom with a fun crafting class in Shinjuku! Design the mini flower garden of your dreams and enjoy a signature parfait in a Shinjuku cafe known for its flower-adorned architecture and delicious sweets.

from¥8,500
Dining Experiences
SHIZUOKA

Shizuoka Tea Farm & Samurai Culture Tour w/ Kaiseki Dining

This one-day exploration of Shizuoka takes you from tea farms to samurai residences to enjoy a tea ceremony and traditional art performances. Taste some of Japan’s finest teas and indulge in kaiseki dining, with all transportation included.

from¥280,000
Private Experience
Dining Experiences
TOKYO

Tokyo Ninja Food Experience

A fun time for the whole family, you’ll dress, train, and eat like a ninja during this immersive experience in Asakusa! Test out your shuriken, blowgun, and sword skills, then refuel with a ninja-themed menu followed by a casual tea ceremony.

from¥6,200
(1)
With 1 drink
Dining Experiences
KYOTO

Wagyu Beef Yakiniku Dining with a Local Guide in Kyoto

Indulge in a variety of meat cuts and side dishes in this private Kyoto dining experience. You’ll visit a local restaurant tailored to your dietary needs, enjoy melt-in-your-mouth wagyu beef, and learn about Japanese culture from Hiroshi, your guide.

from¥20,000
(2)
Private Experience
Dining Experiences
KYOTO

Kyoto Gion Tour and Rare Fugu Banquet with Michelin Chef

Let Nadja take you on a fascinating tour of Kyoto’s historic geisha district Gion. Then end the day at an exclusive restaurant with a 7-course meal of fugu pufferfish, with a guide that works at a three Michelin-starred restaurant.

from¥25,500
(1)
Private Experience
Dining Experiences
KYOTO

Kyoto Kimono Experience, Kaiseki Dining & Limousine Ride

Experience the elegance and traditions of Kyoto in this exclusive experience. Dressed in a traditional silk kimono, enjoy a scenic limousine ride through Kyoto and indulge in a multi-course kaiseki dinner with Kyoto ingredients.

from¥35,000
(2)
byFood Original
Dining Experiences
TOKYO

Tokyo Bay Private Dinner in a Traditional Boat

Sightsee and dine with utmost comfort! See Tokyo Tower and Odaiba’s Rainbow Bridge light up at night while enjoying a multi-course dinner with temaki and tempura on a private yakatabune boat along Tokyo Bay.

from¥23,834
Private Experience
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Fantastic experience! Great for families, couples, groups & singles. Well done for making it easy to see some lovely Japanese culture.
Susie Harris
January 23, 2025
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Asakusa Sumo Wrestler Show & Lunch Experience (Tokyo)
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Our family of four had a fabulous time with Hiro on the food and walking tour. We enjoyed some Gyoza and sushi as well requested and then Hiro took us on an incredible walk around Gion with all the sites at night. To top it off he is an incredible photographer and so he captured the night so well. Don’t hesitate to book with Hiro- you won’t be disappointed.
Niva Burke
January 17, 2025
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Kyoto Izakaya Food Adventure
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Very enjoyable experience. Jeremy was a great host and the performers were all excellent. The food was good and it was great that a lot of what was provided was included in the price - a drink, eat as much as you want and a photo. Highly recommended!
Stephen Glenn
January 14, 2025
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Asakusa Sumo Wrestler Show & Lunch Experience (Tokyo)
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This was alot more enjoyable then I thought. I highly reconnaissance coming out and watching there shows week worth it.
Jonathan Brown
January 11, 2025
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Asakusa Sumo Wrestler Show & Lunch Experience (Tokyo)
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Very tasty food, excellent presentation and explanation of the show, beautiful geisha dance, funny Sumos. A great interactive show that I will recommend to everyone.
Roselyne BENSI
January 11, 2025
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Asakusa Sumo Wrestler Show & Lunch Experience (Tokyo)
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Find The Unique Dining Experiences in Japan

Japan is among the countries with the most Michelin stars in the world, and for good reason. Japanese cuisine is immensely diverse, encompassing a huge range of cuisines based on the region, occasion, and season. For example, there are deeply traditional and historic cuisines such as “kaiseki ryori,” the sophisticated multi-course meal; and “shojin ryori,” the humble Buddhist vegetarian fare. Dining experiences in Japan also vary by region, with each prefecture being home to its own specialty dishes and ingredients. Prized wagyu beef comes not just from Kobe, but also from Omi in Shiga prefecture and Matsusaka in Mie prefecture. In mountainous Yamagata, wild vegetables are harvested and eaten in a special regional hotpot dish called “sansai nabe.” In rural Japan, you may find fresh local produce prepared simply, while you may also find a variety of upscale and themed dining experiences in Japan, in urban areas like Tokyo and Osaka.

From intimate meals prepared by your own personal chef to dinner-and-a-show and farm-to-table meals, byFood has a wide range of dining experiences in Japan. Food is a gateway into culture, and a wonderful way to connect with people and learn. And who better to learn from than chefs and locals? From gluten-free dining experiences to vegan dining experiences, byFood has it all. So even if you’re plant-based, halal, kosher, or have a gluten allergy in Japan, you can still find delicious culinary experiences that suit your diet. Groups, couples, and solo travelers, can all experience Japanese culture through food.