Japan Food Tours(267)
Kimono & Hanami Picnic w/ Matcha at Yoyogi Park (Tokyo)
Enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms at one of Tokyo’s main sakura spots, Yoyogi Park! Dress in a traditional kimono, take part in a nodate-style open-air casual tea ceremony with locals and enjoy snacks that pair well with matcha.
LGBTQ+ Tokyo Eating and Drinking Tour
Check out two of Tokyo’s thriving LGBTQ+ neighborhoods, historic Asakusa and the Nichome gayborhood, which is home to 300+ bars. Learn about the history of the areas, and chat about Tokyo’s queer communtity with a local guide over dinner and drinks.
Absolute Osaka Food Tour
Join this tour in Minami Osaka, where gleaming lanterns light the path from restaurant to restaurant, and larger-than-life food signs indicate glorious gyoza and seafood within. Explore 4 food stops and a local restaurant with a knowledgable guide.
Japanese Breakfast and Shinjuku Gyoen Morning Tour
Join Yutaka for a traditional Japanese breakfast, learn about Japanese culture, and practice mindfulness with a peaceful stroll through Shinjuku Gyoen (including a coffee/tea and sweets break).
Osaka’s Best: Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Local Food, & More
Explore Osaka from top to bottom on this one-day tour with a local guide! Visit Osaka Castle, Kuromon Market, Dotonbori, stop for lunch (okonomiyaki, ramen, or kushikatsu), shop at Shinsaibashi, & then end at the Osaka Museum of Housing & Living.
Tokyo Old Town Food Tour in Yanaka Ginza
One of Tokyo’s most charming neighborhoods, Yanaka Ginza is off the usual tourist track. Come sample Japanese street foods, learn about the area’s history, and absorb the flavors and sights of this adorable cat-themed shopping street!
Tsukiji Beyond Fish: Outer Market Guided Tour w/ Snacks
In this small group guided tour of Tsukiji Market, stroll through the bustling food stalls and explore the market alleyways guided by a local guide. Enjoy delicious seafood, wagyu and other classic Japanese snacks like tamagoyaki rolled omelet.
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.
Blades of Steel: Japanese Knives, Museums, & Mochi in Sakai
Explore the world of Japanese knives on a Sakai City walking tour, featuring a historic cinnamon mochi shop, the Sakai Knife and Craft Museum, & an exclusive visit to the Yamawaki Knife Company for a tour, sharpening lesson, & custom knife order.
Day as a Mikan Farmer! Ehime Mikan Picking, Marmalade Making
Enjoy a day on the mikan farm while harvesting fresh mandarin oranges with local farmers in Yawatahama, Ehime prefecture. Make fresh juice and homemade marmalade from the premium unshu mikan picked from beautiful mountainside terraced farms.
Five-Hour Osaka Walking Tour w/ Street Foods
Get your step count in on this walking tour where you can discover the food culture of Osaka, known as the “Kitchen of Japan”, while exploring its landmarks, including the Kuromon Market, Nipponbashi Denden Town, Shinsekai district and more.
Shimbashi Night Tour: Shrines, Food, & Culture
Experience a night out in Shimbashi–one of Tokyo’s most prominent business and “salaryman” districts. Visit Karasumori Shrine, explore backstreets, eat at 3 different Japanese restaurants, and learn about the area's history from a multilingual guide.
Asakusa Family-Friendly Tour: Sensoji, Nakamise, & Food
Searching for a family-friendly day out in Tokyo? Look no further! Join this walking tour of the historic Asakusa district alongside a multilingual guide. Visit landmarks like Sensoji Temple & Nakamise Street, and enjoy various street foods.
Evening in Gion: Kyoto Walking & Food Tour
Stroll through the lantern-lit streets of Gion, Japan’s most famous geisha district, in this family-friendly Kyoto food and walking tour. See Pontocho and the Yasaka Shrine, and up to 13 dishes at a restaurant, a food stall and an izakaya.
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.
Unveil the Secrets of Sake & Soy Sauce in a Brewery Town
Venture off-the-beaten path to Kinomoto, a picturesque town in Shiga prefecture. Tour local breweries (sake and soy sauce), interact with the townspeople, visit a Buddhist temple, and stop by charming shops along the way.
Kyoto Tea Town Tour for Matcha Lovers
Come to Uji, Kyoto – the birthplace of tea in Japan – for a hands-on tea experience. Grind tea leaves, whisk your own bowl of matcha, attend an authentic tea ceremony at a beautiful tea house, and indulge in a meal of tea soba and matcha rice cakes.
Shinjuku Walking Tour: Godzilla, Golden Gai & Street Food
Join a 4-hour guided walking tour of Tokyo’s largest entertainment district–Shinjuku! Visit essential landmarks like Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, Nishi-Shinjuku, Godzilla & more. This tour includes Japanese food & is FREE for kids!
Tsukiji Fish Market Breakfast Tour With Sashimi & Tamagoyaki
Fresh seafood for breakfast? Say no more. This morning tour of Tsukiji Fish Market might be the best way to start your day. Stroll around the market, check out the fresh seafood on display, and learn about the area from your English-speaking guide.
Kyoto Premium Tea Farm Tour & Gourmet Experience in Wazuka
Travel to the tea fields of Wazuka in Southern Kyoto for an ultimate tea experience that includes leaf picking, traditional cooking, and matcha making, as you learn about the area’s fascinating tea history, heritage and culture from the locals.
Local Food Tour in Fun & Friendly Sugamo
An old-school shopping street that’s a bit of a local secret, Sugamo is popular among the older demographic, but offers delights for all ages. From charming sweets shops to eclectic handicrafts, explore the “Harajuku for Old Ladies” on a guided tour!
Tsukiji Outer Market Tour and Unlimited Sake Tasting
Explore the Tsukiji outer market with a fish expert and sake seminar guide. Buy a variety of food from the market to enjoy at a private sake salon with unlimited sake tastings.
Kyoto: Nishiki Market Tour & Samurai Ninja Museum Experience
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.
Private Nishiki Market Food Tour in Kyoto
Join a private Nishiki Market food tour in Kyoto! With Takeshi as your guide, you’ll visit two special vendors for a tasting experience (plus a drink at each location), plus learn about the history, culture, and food of Nishiki Market.
Private Osaka Food Tour: Explore Kuromon Market & Dotonbori
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.
Nishio Matcha Tea Farm Tour, Tasting & Tea Ceremony (Aichi)
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!
Kyoto Ramen Tour with a Ramen Expert
If you’ve never heard of Kyoto ramen, you might be missing out. On this tour led by a ramen expert, you’ll visit local restaurants to savor two mini bowls of ramen and discover the ancient capital’s impressive food culture.
Hidden Sweets and Baked Goods Food Tour in Jiyugaoka (Tokyo)
Indulge your sweet tooth as you eat baked delights and sweet treats on the streets of Tokyo’s Jiyugaoka neighborhood. Eat Japan’s famous fluffy pancakes and try Hokkaido ice cream before winding down with a Japanese tea ceremony.

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.