Japan Food Tours(324)
Kannawa Onsen Tour & Hot Spring Cooking in Beppu
In this private tour, a local guide will take you to explore Kannawa, a hot spring area in the hells of Beppu. Enjoy the hot springs (by either soaking or steaming) and prepare the local comfort food (jigokumushi) with hot spring steam.
Make Your Own Soy Sauce in Japan’s Old Capital (Asuka, Nara)
Explore historical sites in Japan’s ancient capital: Asuka, Nara! In this private experience, you’ll make your own soy sauce in a brewery with over 100 years of history and enjoy a traditional skewered dumpling treat (mitarashi dango) with tea.
Osaka Cherry Blossom Food Tour 2025
Experience the fleeting beauty of cherry blossom season in Osaka. Explore a nostalgic district with your guide, tasting seasonal snacks and street foods along the way. Enjoy lunch at a local joint, and finish the tour in a beautiful sakura spot!
Lunch and Tour at One of the World's Largest Fish Markets
Discover why foodies from all over Japan, and the world, come to Tsukiji Market in search of the best seafood. Encounter market stalls with open grills, spice shops, fish wholesalers, and restaurants serving freshly caught seafood.
A Day in the Life of a Fisherman in Kumano (Mie Prefecture)
Learn all about Mie Prefecture's fishing culture by spending a typical working day with local fishermen in the Kumano region. Guests will dine upon the fresh catches of the day and taste the seafood that the prefecture is famous for.
Retro Tokyo: Trams, Street foods & Cat Temples in Setagaya
Take a nostalgic tour of Tokyo’s charming Setagaya ward! With the guidance of your knowledgeable host (KT), you’ll hop on a retro tram, stop by local cafes, sample tasty street foods and sweet snacks, and visit Gotokuji Cat Temple.
Akihabara Adventure: Anime, Gaming, & Street Food
Anime, gaming, and street food? Say no more. Join this whirlwind adventure tour to explore the backstreets of Akihabara, Tokyo’s otaku paradise. This professionally guided experience includes street foods, maid cafe entry, anime stores, and more.
Old-Town Shinagawa: History, Shinto Shrines, Tea, & More
Journey back to Japan's Edo period with a walking tour in Shinagawa. Visit historic landmarks, Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, try street food, tea & more. If you’re keen to explore a part of Tokyo devoid of tourist crowds, this is for you!
Adachi Market, Street Food, & More in Kita-Senju & Shibamata
For those seeking a road less traveled in Tokyo, look no further. Join this walking tour through the neighborhoods of Kita-Senju & Shibamata. Fish markets, shopping streets, temples, Japanese gardens, old-world charm, & street foods await.
Traditional Soy Sauce-Making & Brewery Tour in Hamamatsu
Calling all soy sauce lovers! Explore the world of Japan’s supreme condiment with a historic shoyu (soy sauce) brewery tour, make your very own bottle of soy sauce, try various soy sauce products (including ice cream), & take some saucy souvenirs!
Sake Tasting, Local Bars, and Izakaya Hopping in Shinbashi
Embark on sake tasting, visit local bars, & go izakaya hopping in Shinbashi – one of Tokyo’s famous salaryman districts. Explore the area, visit 3 izakaya & bars (one of which is a sake-tasting bar), & enjoy food & drinks at each stop.
Halal-Friendly Asakusa: Guided Tokyo Food Tour With Sweets
Discover Asakusa, Tokyo’s traditional district, with peace of mind during this halal food tour. Visit the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo, browse shops along Nakamise Shopping Street, taste halal ramen and traditional sweets, and more!
Izakaya Hopping in Kamata – Tokyo
Go izakaya hopping in Kamata, a neighborhood you won’t find in your typical Tokyo tourist guidebook. You’ll explore the local food streets, visit two izakayas, enjoy food & drinks at each stop, & wander down a local shopping street.
Tea and Drinks: Tokyo Tea-Based Izakaya Bars Tour
Venture into unique Tokyo bars that serve tea-based cocktails (chawari) in this alternative exploration of Tokyo’s unique nightlife in this guided tour in Gakugeidaigaku in Meguro. Three tea-based foods and three drinks are included.
Premium Tea-Based Dining Experience in Tokyo with Drinks
In this unique guided dining experience, enjoy tea-based beverages and fine dining in two trendy Tokyo restaurants with a knowledgeable guide. You’ll enjoy a course meal, take part in a tea-making workshop and enjoy tea-based drinks.
Tea Tour in Sayama (Saitama): Tour a +100-Year-Old Tea Farm
Only an hour away from Tokyo by train, unwind in the peaceful tea fields of Sayama in Saitama Prefecture. Interact with farmers, tour the fields, and enjoy freshly brewed tea while delving into the area’s fascinating tea culture.
Meguro Exclusive 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!
Asakusa Kimono Stroll & Cultural Food Tour w/ Tea Ceremony
Don a Japanese kimono of your choice and explore Tokyo's traditional district of Asakusa! Try tasty Japanese street foods and yakiniku (barbecue) at a specialty restaurant; then, finish the experience with a traditional tea ceremony.
Ultimate Karaoke, All-You-Can-Drink, & “Depachika” Food Tour
Join this whirlwind Tokyo nightlife experience to explore the wonderland of "depachika" food halls, grab some tasty bites, then belt it out at a karaoke room (all-you-can-drink package included).
Takayama Walking Tour w/ Snacks & Sake Brewery Visit (Gifu)
Explore the old town of Takayama, Gifu Prefecture: stroll its shrines and traditional buildings, grill rice crackers, and visit a 400-year-old sake brewery in this guided walking tour that combines an exploration of the local culture and gourmet.
Beppu Dinner & Drinks Tour: Sake Tasting & Izakaya (Kyushu)
Have fun with locals on a night you'll never forget! Enjoy izakaya dining, sake tasting, and bar hopping on this food tour inviting you to explore the vibrant nightlife of Beppu, Kyushu's famous hot spring hub.
Kyushu Street Food: Yatai Food Tour in Karatsu (Saga)
Exploring the fascinating street food scene of historical Karatsu City in Saga, dining at several yatai street food stalls tucked under railroad tracks where you’ll try Kyushu delicacies like squid shumai dumplings and champon.
Asakusa Walking Tour: Street Foods, Snacks & Wagyu Lunch
See the sights of Asakusa in this walking tour that includes matcha, ice cream, dango, sushi and more. You’ll visit the Sensoji Temple, shop at the Sanrio Gift Gate Shop and enjoy a melt-in-your-mouth wagyu beef dinner.
Asakusa Walking Tour w/ Halal A5-Grade Wagyu Beef Dining
In this private tour of Asakusa, explore iconic Tokyo landmarks like the Sensoji Temple and the Asakusa Shrine, and indulge in a halal yakiniku dining experience with soft drinks and dessert at a restaurant with an amazing view of Tokyo Skytree.
Japanese Tea Ceremony & Traditional Music Near Tokyo Disney
A local welcomes you into her home in this private experience near Tokyo Disney. Participate in a tea ceremony with traditional sweets and learn to play the koto, a Japanese string instrument, in this unique introduction to Japanese arts.
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.
Historic Takayama Morning Market Food Tour
Experience the rich food history of Takayama’s old town district with the help of an English-speaking local guide. Visit the Hida-Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market and the Jinya-Mae Morning Market, and bake your own rice crackers at a local factory.
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.