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Wagyu Beef Sukiyaki Dining at Restaurant Sofu (Karuizawa) 1
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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$162.2
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Bamboo Noodle Lunch in Beppu: Catch Nagashi Somen Noodles 14
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OITA

Bamboo Noodle Lunch in Beppu: Catch Nagashi Somen Noodles

Experience a thrilling Japanese summer tradition — nagashi somen! Catch noodles flowing down a bamboo slide, dip them in sauce and enjoy them with condiments in this fun family-friendly experience in a 100-year-old renovated house in Beppu.

from$7.18
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Tokyo: Tea Ceremony Experience in a small tea room 3
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TOKYO

Traditional Tea Ceremony Near Nishi-Nippori Station (Tokyo)

Experience a Japanese tea ceremony and learn insights on how to whisk matcha the traditional way from a tea master with over 20 years of experience only a few minutes from Nishi-Nippori Station in central Tokyo.

from$57.42
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4-Seat Tokyo Helicopter Ride & Fine Dining w/ Transport 1
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SAITAMA

4-Seat Tokyo Helicopter Ride & Fine Dining w/ Transport

Take to the skies in Tokyo! This tour includes pick-up and drop-off by private chauffeur, a 30 min helicopter ride above Tokyo departing from Saitama Misato Heliport and a luxurious dinner in a private room (your choice among three dining options.)

from$661.01
Private Experience
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Tea Ceremony w/ a Master in a Traditional Teahouse (Tokyo) 1
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TOKYO

Tea Ceremony w/ a Master in a Traditional Teahouse (Tokyo)

Step inside a traditional tearoom in the tranquil Otaguro Park in Tokyo’s Ogikubo district. Here, take part in a Japanese tea ceremony held by a master and enjoy authentic matcha while learning more about Japanese culture.

from$107.66
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Tea Ceremony Near Kiyomizudera Temple (Kyoto) 1
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KYOTO

Kyoto Tea Ceremony in a 150-Year-Old Higashiyama Townhouse

Experience the serenity of a Japanese tea ceremony and sample matcha and traditional confectioneries in this experience led by a tea instructor near Kyoto’s Kiyomizudera Temple in Ninenzaka.

from$25.12
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Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony in Meguro 13
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TOKYO

Private Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony & Wagashi in Tokyo

A genuine Japanese tea ceremony experience with interactive tea preparation and a lecture on the cultural significance and history of the ceremony. Enjoy the tea you make with traditional Japanese confections meant to be paired with matcha tea.

from$49.38
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Tokyo Ninja Food Experience 4
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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$44.5
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Wagashi-Making, Matcha, & A Tea Ceremony (Sadou) in Tokyo 6
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TOKYO

Tea Ceremony (Sado), Matcha, & Wagashi-Making in Tokyo

Make wagashi (traditional Japanese desserts), matcha, & enjoy a tea ceremony (sado) demonstration in Tokyo’s quaint Setagaya neighborhood. This experience includes an expert, English-speaking guide & a take-home souvenir.

from$57.42
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Japanese Traditional Tea Ceremony 1
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TOKYO

Tea Ceremony & Sweets at Tokyo’s Koboji Temple

Take a break from modern life and enjoy the calming atmosphere of a traditional tea ceremony! Learn the history and etiquette in a Buddhist temple in Tokyo and munch on traditional sweets. A flower arrangement option is also available.

from$78.95
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Japanese Dinner Party With a View of Tokyo Tower 1
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TOKYO

Japanese Dinner Party With a View of Tokyo Tower

You’re invited to a Japanese dinner party! Join Yoichi and his wife in the kitchen for a Japanese dinner party with a view of Tokyo Tower. Dinner includes appetizers, a main, dessert, good conversation, and unique cultural insights.

from$107.66
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Premium Japanese BBQ dinner course 1
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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$143.54
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Private Tea Ceremony in a 100-Year-Old House in Beppu 3
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OITA

Private Tea Ceremony in a 100-Year-Old House in Beppu

Immerse yourself in the traditional art of Japanese tea ceremony in a 100-year-old townhouse near Beppu Station in Shikoku’s famous hot spring region. Experience a tea ceremony with an expert and enjoy matcha and traditional Japanese sweets.

from$35.89
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Asakusa Live Music Performance with Dinner 1
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TOKYO

Asakusa Live Music Performance with Dinner

Experience Asakusa from an observation deck, and take to the streets for a more intimate look at must-see spots like Sensoji. Finish the experience with a dinner accompanied by lovely live performances with traditional Japanese instruments!

from$114.83
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Kyoto Kimono Experience, Kaiseki Dining & Limousine Ride 1
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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$251.2
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Japanese Tea & Zen: Private Ceremony & Tasting in Kyoto 5
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KYOTO

Japanese Tea & Zen: Private Ceremony & Tasting in Kyoto

Travel to the samurai era and experience the elegance of a private Japanese tea ceremony in Kyoto! Enjoy two kinds of powdered green tea and traditional sweets, then participate in a private tea ceremony before learning how to make tea yourself.

from$50.24
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Friendly Wagashi Making and Tea Ceremony in Central Tokyo 7
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TOKYO

Friendly Wagashi Making and Tea Ceremony in Central Tokyo

The perfect tea ceremony experience for beginners! Enjoy making seasonal wagashi (Japanese sweets) and learning the art of the Japanese tea ceremony. The tea master will perform the ceremony, and then you’ll get to prepare the matcha yourself!

from$94.74
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Practice Zen and Traditional Tea Ceremony With a Tea Master 6
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TOKYO

Practice Zen and Traditional Tea Ceremony With a Tea Master

With the guidance of a tea master, reach inner peace through the Zen practices within the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Learn gestures, forms, and movements used in tea ceremonies and implement them in your tea ceremony performance.

from$71.05
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Izakaya Extravaganza: Asakusa Dinner & Tuna-Cutting Show 2
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TOKYO

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.

from$142.36
Private Experience
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Supreme Sencha: Tea Ceremony & Making Experience in Kanagawa 3
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KANAGAWA

Supreme Sencha: Tea Ceremony & Making Experience in Kanagawa

Join Kiyohiko-san, an acclaimed tea master from the Higashi Abe School of Senchado, for an immersive sencha tea ceremony in Kanagawa. Observe the ceremony, master the art of preparing & serving sencha, & enjoy it alongside delicious wagashi sweets.

from$71.77
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Traditional Hiroshima: Japanese Tea Ceremony & Bento Lunch 1
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HIROSHIMA

Traditional Hiroshima: Japanese Tea Ceremony & Bento Lunch

Experience Japanese tea culture in a traditional confectionery shop in Hiroshima where you can enjoy a traditional table-style tea ceremony, whisk your own tea, taste traditional sweets, and savor a boxed lunch.

from$64.59
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Tea Ceremony in a 100-Year-Old Hiroshima Confectionery Shop 1
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HIROSHIMA

Tea Ceremony in a 100-Year-Old Hiroshima Confectionery Shop

Only 5 minutes’ walk from the Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome, step into a confectionery shop with a history spanning over 100 years for a table-style tea ceremony. You’ll also whisk your own tea and taste traditional sweets.

from$43.06
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UedaSōko Tradition Tea Room Tour and Tea ceremony experience 5
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HIROSHIMA

Hiroshima Samurai Tea Room Tour & Tea Ceremony

Travel through Hiroshima’s past and experience the intricate rituals of a traditional tea ceremony with 400 years of history rooted in samurai culture in a traditional tea room only 15 minutes by train from the A-bomb dome.

from$43.06
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Nokonoshima Day Trip: Ferry & Wagyu BBQ Lunch (Fukuoka) 1
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FUKUOKA

Nokonoshima Day Trip: Ferry & Wagyu BBQ Lunch (Fukuoka)

On this tour, take an idyllic day trip from Fukuoka City to Nokonoshima, where you can soak in the pristine seaside views of the Hakata skyline, enjoy an open-air wagyu BBQ lunch and explore the area’s traditional culture.

from$143.54
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Authentic Tea Ceremony Class in Osaka 2
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OSAKA

Authentic Tea Ceremony with Wagashi in Osaka

Escape the hustle and bustle of Osaka and discover the traditions of the Japanese tea ceremony. Make matcha to enjoy alongside traditional Japanese sweets, all without needing to sit in a kneeling position, for a comfortable and fun experience.

from$50.24
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Japanese yakitori grill set with sake and side dishes on a table
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FUKUOKA

Fukuoka Home Party: Appetizers & Kyushu Sake w/ Locals

Experience an authentic home party while in Fukuoka! Step inside a local home for a home dining experience where you’ll try five different kinds of sake from Kyushu paired with staple izakaya appetizers like yakitori, potato salad and more.

from$107.66
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Japanese bento box with onigiri, spinach, tamagoyaki, and fried chicken
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FUKUOKA

Private Bento-Making Class & Picnic in a Fukuoka Park

Prepare a classic Japanese bento with staple foods like onigiri (rice balls with fillings), Japanese-style fried chicken, rolled omelet and spinach, then enjoy it at a picturesque park as part of a picnic with a friendly local host in Fukuoka.

from$71.77
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Hand-rolled sushi with salmon and roe on dining table
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FUKUOKA

Private Temaki Sushi Home Party Experience in Fukuoka

Enjoy a Japanese sushi party in Fukuoka! Make hand-rolled sushi (temaki) and enjoy a delicious meal together with a local host. From preparing sushi rice to assembling ingredients, this sushi-making session is both educational and fun!

from$93.3
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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.