Japan Food Tours(327)
Shioya Food Tour in a Local Fishing Town
On this tour, your guide will introduce her hometown, a fishing village in Kochi that’s sandwiched between mountain and sea. Explore the harbor, sample nori (dried seaweed paper), and snack your way through a local market!
Osaka City Tour: Shopping Streets, Shrines, and Depachika
Explore Osaka like a local! Stroll along Osaka’s longest shopping street, visit a “depachika” food basement, and make a wish at a famous shrine! Then stop by your local host’s home for a cup of tea where you’ll get a glimpse into Japanese home life.
Nakameguro Afternoon Food Stroll: Chic and Unique
Take a day tour around quaint Nakameguro with an experienced tour guide! Visit several lovely boutiques and delicious snack shops, and sit down for a lovely lunch at a chic local restaurant.
Sapporo Nightlife: Snack Bar-Hopping Guided Tour
Dress up in cosplay and sing karaoke. Play traditional Showa-era games with salarymen. Dance the night away at a 50-year-old traditional nightclub. Anything’s possible in this bar-hopping tour in Susukino, Sapporo’s bustling nightlife district.
Flavors of Mt. Fuji Food Tour with Shinkansen Bullet Train
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.
Evening Food Tour of Nihonbashi w/ Drinks (Tokyo)
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.
Ginza Izakaya Hopping Tour w/ Pro Photographer
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!
Gakugeidaigaku Omakase Dining w/ Pro Photographer (Tokyo)
In this exclusive omakase experience, enjoy a multi-course dinner in a members-only restaurant and sip sake at a sushi bar. Your host is a pro photographer who will capture great snapshots of the evening. Eight dishes and three drinks are included!
Shizuoka Tour, Tea Picking & Dining with Views of Mt. Fuji
Explore the fields of Japan’s tea capital, Shizuoka Prefecture! Pick tea leaves and hike in the picturesque fields of Mt. Awatake. A fine-dining experience with local delicacies awaits at the peak, where you’ll learn the traditional way to make tea.
Kyoto Cherry Blossom Food Tour 2025
Stroll through central Kyoto, streets flanked with blooming cherry blossom trees, visiting shops and tasting local snacks as you go, and enjoy a flower-viewing picnic. Then, stop at a traditional restaurant for a meal of local Kyoto specialties.
Kagoshima Bar Hopping Adventure
In this Kagoshima bar hopping experience, explore the city through its nightlife, food and drinks. Explore two areas (Meizan and Tenmonkan), and enjoy three stops for food and drinks at local restaurants and bars with a local guide.
Seto Inland Sea Leisure Cruise and Food Tour in Hiroshima
Board a boat and soak in magnificent views of Hiroshima’s Seto Inland Sea and coastline. Enjoy a lunch of local delicacies, your choice of anago (eel) or fresh oysters. After the cruise, try an iconic souvenir sweet from the Hiroshima area.
Nightlife and Izakaya Hopping in Gotemba
Come along on this evening tour in Gotemba, located at the base of Mt. Fuji, and discover the hidden gems of this historic town, visiting notable spots. You’ll taste regional dishes, make your own original cocktail, and enjoy the laidback atmosphere.
E-bike Tour of Power Spots and Pizza-Making in Taiki
Journey around the countryside of Taiki, Mie Prefecture via e-bike, visiting exciting power spots such as Yaedani Spring and Takihara Shrine. End the journey with a full stomach after a pizza-making experience using a stone oven.
Canoe Hokkaido’s Highest Lake & Trek Through a Serene Forest
Ride a canoe across Hokkaido’s highest lake, lake Shikaribetsu, and experience the primeval nature of the surrounding area with a trek through a forest. End your journey with a meal made with local ingredients.
E-bike Tour of Shinto Shrine and Ouchiyama Milk Village
Get a taste of Mie and the rural side of Japan on this e-bike tour. Explore sights such as Kobenomiyayomo Shrine and Ouchiyama Milk Village with the help of a guide while enjoying a lunch of seasonal ingredients cooked via an old-fashioned kiln.
Takaoka, Toyama: Shokoji Temple Tour and Shojin Ryori Lunch
Enjoy a Shojin ryori vegetarian Japanese bento lunchbox by a famous regional shop. Explore the renovated temple grounds of Shokoji in Toyama Prefecture with a guide, and learn about the fascinating history of one of Japan’s national treasures.
All-You-Can-Drink Sake Tasting Tour in Nagoya
All-you-can-drink sake and lots of fun conversation await on this causal izakaya tour in Nagoya. Enjoy snacks and drinks with new friends!
Asakusa Day Tour: Japanese Food, Kimono and Culture
Discover Tokyo’s historic Asakusa district with an English-speaking guide by your side! Join this walking tour to feast on authentic Japanese food, participate in a traditional kimono experience, and explore the famed Nakamise Shopping Street.
Kappabashi Kitchen Town, Fake Food Samples, & Tokyo Skytree
Discover one of Tokyo’s most interesting districts–Kappabashi Kitchen Street–with a guided, English-language tour! Explore Kappabashi, participate in a food sample-making workshop, enjoy an authentic Japanese lunch, and end the day at Tokyo Skytree.
Shinjuku Night Adventure: Izakaya, Golden Gai, & Street Food
Venture off the beaten path with a guided tour of Shinjuku! Visit Shinjuku landmarks (Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho, Hanzono Shrine, & Kabukicho Tower), choose between 4 unique themed izakayas, feast on izakaya foods, & make memories to last a lifetime.
Asakusa Evening Walking Tour: Sensoji Temple & Local Foods
Explore a side of Asakusa most tourists don’t get to see in this evening walking tour. Explore the Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street, sampling foods along the way and learning about the area before enjoying dinner at a local restaurant.
Shimbashi Food Tour: Izakaya, Ramen, & All-You-Can-Drink
Get a true Japanese salaryman experience with this guided night food tour in Shimbashi. Enjoy izakaya food (plus an all-you-can-drink bar) & ramen in one of Tokyo’s CBD districts. Experience includes hotel pickup/dropoff from selected locations.
Retro Tokyo Tour: Food, Culture, & History in Jujo & Akabane
Discover retro shops, local history, & culture away from the typical tourist path! Embark on a guided walking tour in Jujo & Akabane (north of Shinjuku). Enjoy street foods, a refreshing drink, explore the remnants of an ancient castle & more.
Adventures in Otsu: Nature, Culture, Temples, Tea, & Food
Smash your step count with this 6-hour walking tour of Otsu, Shiga Prefecture! Enjoy nature, temples, key landmarks, historical sites, a Japanese tea house, stop for lunch, & beyond.
Tea Plantation Tour, Factory Visit, & Tasting in Shizuoka
Sip yourself silly with an immersive Japanese tea experience in Hamamatsu (Shizuoka). Visit a tea team, tour a factory with a tea farmer, play tea-tasting games, enjoy sweets, & more!
Spooky Shitamachi Ghost Tour w/ Ramen & Drinks (Tokyo)
Join a spooky ghost tour in Tokyo’s Shitamachi district! Fuel up with ramen at a local restaurant, take a chilling tour of Tokyo’s most haunted sites, learn about the area's unsettling history, & then unwind with drinks at a bar in Asakusa.
Japanese Knives: Design A Custom Knife & Factory Tour, Fukui
Discover the intricate history of Japanese knives, from handle to blade, on a tour of Fukui. Tour the Yamaken Woodworks factory (handles), explore Yamamoto Blade Works (blades), & then choose your very own custom Fukui knife to take home!
Best Food Tours in Japan
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Led by local experts and food tourism industry professionals, culinary tours in Japan will give you access to some of the most delicious places to eat in Japan. ByFood offers gastronomy experiences and food tours in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and more! The world of Japanese food tours includes street food tours, fish market tours, bar hopping, and cultural immersion experiences like the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Join a ramen tour in Japan and experience the variety of regional ramen, visit a Japanese fish market for fresh sushi, or go bar hopping in Osaka, known as Japan’s party city! Whatever interests you have, there’s a food tour in Japan for you.