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Osaka-Style Kitchen: Sushi, Tamagoyaki, & Miso Soup
Join Saeko, a professional food stylist & recipe developer, for a home cooking class in Osaka! Learn how to make 3 types of sushi, tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet), & miso soup. Enjoy your meal and take home an English-language recipe booklet.
Nishiki Market and Culture Walking Tour in Kyoto
This tour combines the cultural hotspots of Kyoto with its famous Nishiki Market, home to hundreds of shops selling everything from premium sake, to crunchy pickles, to savory rice crackers. Sightsee and snack your way through the area with a guide!
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.
Osaka Kuromon Market and Kitchen Town Tour
Visit Osaka’s bustling Kuromon Market for top-quality produce, meats, and street foods; then check out Sennichimae Doguyasuji, a.k.a. Osaka’s “Kitchen Town,” and admire the craftsmanship of kitchen items like knives, pottery, and lacquerware!
Sushi Making Class & Sake Tasting in Asakusa, Tokyo
Make sushi in Tokyo’s Asakusa district! Learn how to make temari (bite-sized sushi balls) and maki (hand-rolled sushi) with professional English-speaking hosts while learning about Japanese cooking traditions and the history of Asakusa along the way.
Private Mochi Sweets Making Class in Setagaya (Tokyo)
Make strawberry daifuku and hanami dango mochi sweets with a wagashi expert in Setagaya district’s Sangenjaya, a bustling local area with retro shops and cafes near Shibuya. Enjoy your chewy treats in your host’s traditional tatami tea room!
Handmade Soba Noodles Cooking Class
These healthy buckwheat noodles are as fun to make as they are to slurp! During this soba making class with a warm and friendly host, you’ll mix, roll, cut, and prepare the soba from scratch, starting from buckwheat flour.
Kyoto Nishiki Market Tour
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Nishiki Market, Kyoto’s 400-year-old culinary hub, stopping at several shops offering fresh seafood, local products and intricate sweets. Get deep insights into Kyoto’s cuisine from a local guide.
Make Nigiri, Sushi Rolls, and Japanese Side Dishes
Learn how to make perfect sushi and side dishes with the help of professional teachers who will teach you about different ingredients and seasonings used in sushi. They will also teach you how to make the best sushi rice and broth for miso soup!
Osaka Local Market Tour & Cooking Class
Tour a local market and learn to cook your favorite Japanese food with a friendly bilingual host! This family-friendly class is less than 30 min by train from Osaka Castle & Osaka Station. Vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian, and other options available!
Experience a Tea Ceremony in a 130-Year-Old Tearoom in Kyoto
Experience a Japanese tea ceremony in a 130-year-old townhouse in Kyoto! Learn about the history, culture, and etiquette of this ancient ritual, enjoy matcha with traditional Japanese sweets, and learn how to make matcha the traditional way.
Unlimited Sake Tastings at a Private Sake Salon in Tsukiji
Enjoy unlimited sake tastings at a private sake salon in Tsukiji. A sake sommelier will help you discover your perfect type of sake.
Traditional Bento Making Class in Osaka
Join this hands-on bento making class in Osaka and learn how to prepare Japanese ingredients like fish, vegetables, and rice into an exquisite, balanced meal that’s artistically arranged in a bento box. It’s colorful, nutritious, and delicious!
Ramen and Gyoza Class + Local Supermarket Visit in Tokyo
Savor the flavors of Japan with this hands-on cooking experience in Tokyo. As two of Japan’s most recognizable dishes, ramen and gyoza are a must-try for anyone visiting Japan. Why not try making them?
Osaka Dessert Workshop: Matcha Parfait & Japanese Sweets
Become a dessert-making pro at Saeko’s sweets workshop in Osaka! Learn how to make matcha ice cream and a range of Japanese desserts like warabi mochi, shiratama dango, & kuromitsu. End the experience by indulging in your handmade sweets & tea.
Adachi Fish Market Tour
Tour Tokyo’s second largest fish market, enjoy a kaisendon (seafood bowl) for breakfast, and discover the strange and unique seafood that inhabit local waters, while getting inside tips on Japanese culture from a knowledgeable tour guide.
Miso Making Workshop in Osaka
Fermentation specialist Yoko will teach you how to make miso—the beloved staple ingredient of Japanese cuisine. Learn about the history and regional differences of this fermented bean paste from a certified guide/interpreter, and try it for yourself!
Yakitori-Making Class with a Professional Chef in Shinjuku
An izakaya staple, Japanese yakitori chicken skewers are enjoyed by many but mastered only by few. Learn how to make them from start to finish and enjoy your skewers for lunch with an instructor in a culinary school in Shinjuku (central Tokyo)!
Tea Ceremony and Wagashi Making in Traditional Tea Room
Join this captivating, culturally immersive experience in the heart of Tokyo, in the tranquil setting of a traditional Japanese tea room. Enjoy a Japanese tea ceremony guided by a local expert, and learn about its history and etiquette.
Kushikatsu & Sushi-Making Class w/ Tea Ceremony in Osaka
Make sushi & kushikatsu at a home cooking class in Osaka! Guided by Katsuji (an industry pro with 38 years of experience), you’ll experience a tea ceremony, make sushi & kushikatsu from scratch, enjoy your meal, then take home a custom souvenir.
5-Course Tea Tasting Experience Near Meiji-jingu (Tokyo)
This meditative tea experience near Meiji-jingu Shrine in Harajuku hopes to transport you out of Tokyo’s hustle and bustle and into a tasting of selected tea sourced from Mt. Ryuso in Shizuoka served in five different ways.
Chicken/Gluten-Free/Vegan/Halal Ramen Making Class in Tokyo
Enjoy making a hot bowl of ramen from scratch, using only the best, high quality and organic ingredients! Learn from a friendly host at a lovely private home in Kunitachi, Tokyo. Vegan, gluten-free, halal-friendly and chicken ramen options available.
Nerikiri and Mochi Wagashi Making Class in Bunkyo, Tokyo
A family-like atmosphere makes this lesson more than a way to make sweets – it’s a way to build connections! Make fruit daifuku, colorful dango skewers, and nerikiri confectioneries in a certified wagashi teacher’s home overlooking the Kanda river!
Eat and Drink Like a Tokyo Salaryman in Shinbashi
“Work hard, play hard” embodies the mentality of many Japanese workers. This mentality is epitomized in the food scene of Shinbashi, the raucous “salaryman” district of Tokyo where business meets pleasure. Explore the area’s gastropubs on this tour!
Tokyo Home Kitchen: Sushi-Making Class
Enjoy making sushi at a cozy home in Tokyo! Immerse yourself in daily Japanese life as you learn sushi-making techniques alongside a professional. Develop newfound skills, feast on a tasty lunch, and take home a recipe book at the end.
Osaka-Style Okonomiyaki Cooking Class in Tokyo
Central to food parties and family gatherings, the Japanese savory pancake known as “okonomiyaki” is a crowdpleaser that’s also fun to make! Make okonomiyaki alongside two side dishes, with instructions from an English-speaking cooking teacher.
Osaka Cooking: Vegan Sushi-Making Class with Saeko
Learn how to make vegan sushi, prepare tofu, and a healthy miso soup with Saeko’s hands-on authentic home cooking class in Osaka! You’ll learn to cut, prepare, assemble the ingredients, and take home a recipe booklet to recreate the dishes at home.
Tasting and Tour at One of Tokyo’s Oldest Sake Breweries
Ozawa Shuzo sake brewery is the perfect place to catch a breath of fresh air away from the bustle of the metropolis. Taste fine sakes made using crisp water that trickles down from the surrounding mountains, then enjoy a vegetarian lunch.
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Discover Gluten-Free Culinary Delights
Embrace a world of flavor without the worry of gluten with our curated gluten-free food experiences. Whether you have a gluten intolerance, celiac disease, or are simply opting for a gluten-free lifestyle, these experiences offer a delightful way to enjoy top-notch cuisine tailored to your dietary needs. Japan’s vibrant food scene includes a growing selection of gluten-free options, so you don’t have to miss out on traditional flavors or innovative dishes. Dive into an array of meals designed to satisfy both your taste buds and your health requirements.
Explore Vibrant Gluten-Free Dining Options
From bustling city eateries to serene countryside restaurants, gluten-free food experiences are available across Japan. Each venue features carefully crafted dishes that replace gluten without compromising on taste or quality. Indulge in naturally gluten-free traditional Japanese foods like sushi, sashimi, and various rice-based dishes that are staples of the local diet. Moreover, many chefs are innovating their menus with gluten-free versions of classic favorites such as ramen and tempura, ensuring that everyone can savor these iconic Japanese delicacies.
There are also cooking classes designed for gluten-free cooking techniques. Learn from seasoned chefs how to prepare classic Japanese dishes with gluten-free ingredients, a perfect activity for culinary enthusiasts. These classes let you bring a taste of Japan home with you while ensuring you adhere to your specific dietary requirements.
Unforgettable Gluten-Free Dining Experiences
Going gluten-free does not mean you have to miss out on dining experiences. Many venues provide gluten-free tasting menus that allow you to experience a range of flavors in one meal. This often includes a series of small plates featuring seasonal ingredients, prepared in combinations that highlight their unique flavors and textures. These menus are thoughtfully created to provide a full culinary experience free from gluten.
Additionally, many experiences offer customizable dining, where you can inform the chefs of any dietary restrictions or preferences before you dine. This way, your meals are prepared with the utmost care to ensure they meet gluten-free standards. Paired with the atmospheric settings of traditional tatami dining rooms or contemporary urban locales, these gluten-free dining experiences become memorable moments during your visit to Japan.
In summary, these gluten-free food experiences ensure you can enjoy the rich tapestry of Japanese cuisine without gluten-related worries. With delicious menu options and knowledgeable chefs, you can relax and relish every bite!
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