Gluten-free Dining Experiences(16)
Kyoto Izakaya Food Adventure
Join Hiroshi–your spirited guide–for an izakaya, street food, & nightlife adventure in Kyoto! Explore key areas like the downtown district & Gion, visit local izakayas & drinking dens, & make lifelong memories along the way. Flexible itinerary!
Luxury Cruise in Tokyo Bay: View of Skytree, Rainbow Bridge
Experience a beloved pastime of a bygone era aboard a private yakatabune (roofed boat). Cruise the Tokyo city waterways (Odaiba, Rainbow Bridge, Skytree), enjoy an elegant kaiseki meal prepared by renowned chefs, & more.
Wagyu Beef Yakiniku Dining with a Local Guide in Kyoto
Indulge in a variety of meat cuts and side dishes in this private Kyoto dining experience. You’ll visit a local restaurant tailored to your dietary needs, enjoy melt-in-your-mouth wagyu beef, and learn about Japanese culture from Hiroshi, your guide.
Shojin Ryori Lunch in 1200-Year-Old Ekoin Temple (Wakayama)
Enjoy a vegan Buddhist lunch in Ekoin, a temple with over 1,200 years of history in Koyasan, Wakayama. Learn about shojin ryori (traditional Buddhist cuisine) and feast on a variety of fresh dishes while overlooking the tranquil temple gardens.
Kaiseki Bento Traditional Cuisine & Tea Ceremony
Have a taste of traditional Japanese cuisine with cha-kaiseki! Enjoy five beautiful dishes representing Japan’s nature and history, at a teahouse steeped in Japanese art and culture. Take part in the following tea ceremony for a complete experience.
Japanese Home Cooking Dining Experience in Tokyo
This casual and laidback experience allows traveling foodies to experience a true Japanese home-cooked meal inside a Tokyo residence. Host Marimo welcomes you into her home for a rare dining experience featuring delicious seasonal cooking.
Wakayama: Fire Prayer & Lunch in a 1,200-Year-Old Temple
Delve into Buddhist history and cuisine in this private experience in the ancient Ekoin Temple in Koyasan, Wakayama. Taste authentic vegetarian Buddhist cuisine (shojin ryori) and experience a goma fire prayer ritual performed by monks.
Wakayama: Meditation & Lunch in a 1,200-Year-Old Temple
Restore body and mind in this spiritual experience in Ekoin, a temple with over 1,200 years of history in the lush forests of Koyasan, Wakayama, where you can savor a vegan Buddhist lunch and participate in a traditional meditation guided by monks.
Tokyo National Museum Historic Teahouse Tour & Dining (Ueno)
Indulge in a premium dining course, learn to whisk matcha to enjoy with traditional sweets and bask in the sights of a historical treasure trove in this experience in a 280-year-old teahouse inside the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno.
Shizuoka Tea Farm & Samurai Culture Tour w/ Kaiseki Dining
This one-day exploration of Shizuoka takes you from tea farms to samurai residences to enjoy a tea ceremony and traditional art performances. Taste some of Japan’s finest teas and indulge in kaiseki dining, with all transportation included.
Local Artisans, Japanese Food, & Walking Tour in Shiga
Take a nature, history, & culture lover experience through Samegai-juku & Kaminyu in the picturesque Shiga Prefecture (near Kyoto)! Tour mountain villages, enjoy local cuisine, engage with artisans, & get your steps in on this guided walking tour.
Niseko Private Chef: Hokkaido Sushi & Wagyu
Feast on a bounty of fresh seafood, high-quality meat, locally sourced vegetables, and a seasonal fruit dessert at this private dining experience in Niseko. The menu includes premium ingredients hand-selected by renowned sushi master Chef Kamada-San.
Flavors of Niseko: 7-Course Japanese Degustation Menu
Renowned culinary maestro–Chef Tanaka-San–curates an artful 7-course Japanese degustation menu using premium, locally sourced ingredients. This once-in-a-lifetime private dining experience in Niseko uses food as a vehicle to convey cultural customs.
Private Geisha Show & Premium Dinner in Kagurazaka (Tokyo)
Step into a 70-year-old former geisha house for an exclusive dining experience and geisha show in Kagurazaka, Tokyo’s geisha district in Shinjuku. Indulge in a multi-course French-inspired traditional dinner masterfully prepared by two female chefs.
Geisha Performance and Private Dinner in Sapporo, Hokkaido
Enjoy a private dinner in Sapporo with exquisite Hokkaido dishes, enhanced by the mystifying performance of geisha dancing and playing shamisen. After the meal, enjoy light conversation, games, and take pictures with the performers.
Private Dinner and Shishimai Lion Dance in Sapporo, Hokkaido
Great for groups! Dine at a Hokkaido cuisine restaurant and enjoy a performance by traditional Shishimai dancers. Play instruments, take pictures, and chat with the performers through an interpreter.
Gluten-Free Dining Experiences in Japan
Eating gluten-free in a country where many dishes contain soy sauce and miso paste (some of which is made with grains like barley) might seem difficult, but it is definitely not impossible. In Japan, food is usually served with rice. As rice does not contain gluten, you can feel free to eat rice at any restaurant, but be extra careful when you eat sushi as you’ll want to avoid soy sauce.
If you don't want to worry about all these details, join one of gluten-free dining experiences in Japan and get the most out of your trip by trying mouthwatering Japanese food! If you have a gluten intolerance, Celiac disease, or simply want to cut out wheat products, byFood’s gluten-free dining experiences in Japan will make your life easier and your trip to Japan more delicious! From kaiseki cuisine to themed restaurants, check out these tasty dining experiences in Japan. Finding delicious gluten-free food in Japan should not tire you out before you even begin your journey! These gluten-free dining experience prove that you can still enjoy Japanese food even if you can’t eat gluten.