Japan Food Tours(324)

See the best of Nagano on this guided walking tour! Matsumoto Castle, sake tasting and food – It doesn’t get better, folks. Join this whirlwind walking tour of Nagano that combines Japanese culture, history, food, drinks, & more.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy a walking tour of Kagurazaka, a former geisha district dubbed Tokyo’s little Paris. For lunch, enjoy ramen or a Japanese traditional meal at a restaurant picked especially for you! Wrap up the day with coffee or tea at a nostalgic cafe.

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!

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.

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.

Explore Tokyo’s quintessential sights in this guided tour. See Sensoji and Meiji-jingu, cross the bustling streets of Asakusa and the kawaii shops of Harajuku, and enjoy lunch tailored to your dietary needs (vegan, vegetarian & halal options).

Seaside views of Mt Fuji meet the quaint charm of a former Japanese capital in Kamakura, only an hour by train from Tokyo. Enjoy a guided tour of the city’s historical landmarks, and wind down with a local lunch catered to your dietary needs.

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!

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.

Dine in a bustling izakaya restaurant in the Ropponmatsu foodie district, enjoy the sunny sights at a Japanese garden and Ohori Park, and visit the Fukuoka Art Museum in this essential tour of Kyushu’s flagship foodie city: Fukuoka!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

A professional tea master leads this experience in Setagaya, Tokyo, where you can experience a traditional Japanese ceremony and sip on a refreshing cup of sencha green tea comfortably using tables and chairs in a traditional tatami room.