Japan Food Tours(324)
Sapporo Izakaya Hopping w/ Certified Sake Expert (Hokkaido)
Join a certified sake navigator and enthusiast foodie in an izakaya hopping experience tailored to your food preferences in Sapporo, Hokkaido! Enjoy good food with a friendly guide as you explore the gourmet scene of Japan’s northernmost capital.
Sake in the Sea: Immersive Sake Storage Voyage in Kesennuma
An underwater treasure trove of Japanese sake awaits! Hop aboard a fishing boat and cruise out into the oyster farms to retrieve the bottles, which have been fermenting for several months. Back on land, enjoy a tasting of this uniquely aged sake.
Kawaii Food Tour in Harajuku
Join a local tour guide for a deep-dive into the kawaii, colorful world of Harajuku and Omotesando! Explore trendy Takashita Street, tasting the most Insta-worthy treats, then visit a special Japanese shop featuring traditional treats from Niigata.
Private Kyoto Tour: Coffee & Shopping with a Local Foodie
Enjoy a private tour of Kyoto with Midori, a local foodie! Get to know her over coffee, and she’ll take you out to explore the city, picking places according to your interests. Finish your tour at a coffee shop selected especially for you.
Guided Food Tour in Osaka's Historical & Cultural Districts
Embark on a historical tour of Osaka, exploring cultural districts, landmarks, shopping streets, & mouthwatering cuisine. Discover Shinsekai, Tsuruhashi, Kyobashi, & Tenma. Enjoy kushikatsu, yakiniku, sushi, & craft beer.
Ichiran Ramen, Sightseeing & Sake Tour in Itoshima (Fukuoka)
Fun Fukuoka day trip! Enjoy a tour of the Itoshima Peninsula, one of Kyushu’s best kept secrets. Enjoy Japan’s world-famous ramen at the Ichiran Factory, sample local sake and sightsee the area’s photogenic spots in this tour by car!
Tea Ceremony with Homemade Wagashi Sweets in Yokohama
Experience a Japanese tea ceremony in Yokohama, and learn to make delicious tea the traditional way. Once the tea is served, enjoy it with wagashi, a traditional confectionery, while you learn about the fascinating history of Japanese tea culture.
Mountaintop Tea Ceremony & Breakfast in Hiroshima
Embark on a nature lover's adventure in Hiroshima with a mountaintop tea ceremony experience! Hike through serene forests, savor a traditional Japanese breakfast, matcha tea with a breathtaking city view alongside your knowledgeable guide.
Rickshaw Tour and Wagyu Cuisine in Kyoto
Explore and learn the history of Kyoto on a rickshaw tour that will teach you about various temples and shrines in the city. After the tour, you can experience authentic Japanese wagyu cuisine featuring seasonal ingredients at a luxurious restaurant.
Naturally Cultivated Shiitake Mushroom Picking in Yokohama
This rain-or-shine family fun activity involves mushroom hunting in an all-natural greenhouse in a Yokohama farm. Pick lots of shiitake mushrooms and enjoy a delicious barbecue with vegetables flame-grilled in a pizza oven.
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!
Exploring the Countryside of Tochigi: Farm-to-Table Meal
Spend the night at a traditional Japanese folk house in Tochigi prefecture, harvest seasonal produce, and share a home-cooked meal your hosts. The kominka house has modern amenities to ensure a comfortable stay, but maintains its traditional design.
Farm Stay & Tea Experience w/ Dinner & Breakfast (Shizuoka)
Enjoy a farm stay and tea experience near Mt. Fuji in Shizuoka: Pick tea leaves with farmers, learn to roast tea the traditional way, cook a local dish, and spend the night at a rural Japanese inn. A traditional homemade breakfast is included.
Shibuya Scramble, Harajuku, & Takeshita Street Food Tour
Join a Harajuku & Takeshita Street food tour! Meet in Shibuya, enjoy views of the crossing, ride the Hachiko Bus, feast on street foods & snacks in Harajuku, visit Togo Shrine or Galaxy Harajuku, & end your adventure in Shibuya.
Tea Ceremony, Matcha-Making, & Kimono Experience in Okinawa
Join a unique hands-on learning experience guided by a tea ceremony expert in Okinawa. Change into a simple kimono, watch a Japanese tea ceremony, learn etiquette & customs, enjoy Okinawan sweets, make matcha, & participate in a photoshoot.
1-Day Kobe Highlights Tour w/ Sake Tasting & Kobe Beef
Spend the day exploring the best of Kobe on this walking tour! Glide up a ropeway, visit a herb garden, explore a carpentry museum, enjoy a Kobe beef lunch, slow down at a shrine, & then sample sake at a distillery.
Barrier-Free Osaka: Castle, Kuromon Market, Umeda Sky
A barrier-free tour of Osaka’s best? Right here, folks! This private guided tour takes you to Osaka Castle, Kuromon Fish Market, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi, & Umeda Sky Building. Includes lunch, hotel pickup/dropoff, & transportation expenses.
Tsukiji & Asakusa: Tokyo Culinary & Cultural Walking Tour
Explore two of Tokyo’s vibrant food scenes on our delectable culinary tour in Tsukiji and Asakusa! Sample the freshest sushi at Tsukiji Outer Market, then savor the traditional flavors and street foods of Asakusa, Tokyo’s most historic neighborhood.
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.
Gifu Walking & Cycling Tour in Takayama & Hida Furukawa
Soak in the lifestyle of rural Japan in this walking and cycling tour of Gifu. First, explore the thatched-roof village of Takayama, where you’ll enjoy a local lunch and a sake tasting, then cycle along the quaint countryscapes of Hida Furukawa.
Fukuoka Yatai-Hopping Tour w/ Four Food Stops (Hakata)
In this yatai-hopping tour, enjoy dinner and drinks at up to four yatai food stalls in Nagahama and Neo-Nakasu, two distinctive yatai areas in Hakata, with a local expert foodie guide. Hotel pick-up and transportation by taxi are included!
Hakata Market Food Tour (Dinner): Udon, Seafood & Izakaya
Let Hakata locals lead you in this exploration of Fukuoka’s food culture. Visit the Yanagibashi Rengo Market for fresh seafood, slurp udon noodles and mingle with locals at a long-established restaurant and wrap up with a drink at an izakaya.
Hakata Market Tour & Lunch: Seafood, Udon & More (Fukuoka)
Fukuoka locals lead this in-depth exploration of Hakata’s rich food culture. In this lunchtime tour, visit two Fukuoka markets (Yanagibashi Rengo and Sankaku) to enjoy fresh seafood and noodles before sipping coffee at a cozy kissaten.
Osaka Shinsekai Street Food Tour (15 Dishes & 2 Drinks)
Welcome to the “kitchen of Japan”! In this Osaka food tour, try tasty treats and learn about iconic street foods while sampling a whopping total of 15 dishes — yakitori, karaage, takoyaki and more— at five different eateries in Shinsekai.
Make Your Own Gin in a Distillery in Asahikawa, Hokkaido
In this EAT! MEET! JAPAN award-winning experience in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, you will tour a local distillery, learn about gin and try different kinds before mixing botanicals to make your own. Lunch, cocktails and snacks included!
Snack Bar Hopping in Harajuku: Eat, Drink and Play Games
This Harajuku night tour takes you to hidden bars for drinks, karaoke and socializing with friendly locals. Led by a snack bar expert, enjoy delicious food, fun activities, and a unique nighttime Tokyo adventure.
Eat Like a Local: Food Tour of Ikebukuro, Akabane, and Jujo
No Tokyo tourist traps here! This tour covers the entertainment hotspot of Ikebukuro, the retro izakaya hub of Akabane, and the working-class Jujo district with a charming local shopping street. Come ready to fill up on pub foods and sake!
Shinjuku Bar Hopping: Kabukicho, Omoide Yokocho & Golden Gai
This 3-hour private bar hopping tour in Shinjuku will take you to bars in Omoide Yokocho and Golden Gai, where you'll eat classic Japanese street foods, drink like the locals, and see popular landmarks like the Godzilla Head and Hanazono Shrine.
Best Food Tours in Japan
Curious about Japanese food culture? Maybe you’re planning a trip to Japan but don't know where to eat Japanese food that’s traditional and authentic. Browse these food tours in Japan and join your favorite experience to learn about local Japanese traditions and culture through food!
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.