Kaiseki Food Experiences(25)

Experience Kaiseki dining, a traditional Japanese culinary art featuring multiple courses with seasonal ingredients and exquisite presentation.
Sakura in Ginza: Izakaya Hopping Tour w/ Pro Photographer 1
Food Tours
TOKYO

Sakura in Ginza: Izakaya Hopping Tour w/ Pro Photographer

Soak in the glittering sights of sakura in bloom at Tokyo’s Ginza district at night. Wine and dine at two different restaurants and enjoy a walking tour of Ginza with a pro photographer to capture this unforgettable evening!

from$132.14
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Cozy Japanese restaurant with cherry blossom decor and chef preparing sushi
Food Tours
TOKYO

Sakura Tour & Omakase Dinner w/ Pro Photographer (Tokyo)

Celebrate Tokyo’s sakura season with elegance in this exclusive tour that includes omakase multi-course dinner in a members-only restaurant and a photoshoot. Eight dishes and three drinks are included!

from$172.66
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Classes
TOKYO

Traditional Bento Making Class in Kichijoji (Tokyo)

Make the iconic red-and-black shokado bento guided by a certified instructor with 10 years of overseas teaching experience in this bento-making class in Tokyo’s trendy Kichijoji neighborhood.

from$70.47
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Wasabi Kaiseki Meal and 1 Night Stay at a Shizuoka Onsen 6
Foodie Stays
SHIZUOKA

Wasabi Kaiseki Meal and 1 Night Stay at a Shizuoka Onsen

Taste authentic wasabi during a multi-course kaiseki in Shizuoka prefecture, Japan’s top producer of the crop. Then, spend a night at a traditional Japanese inn and luxuriate in the healing hot spring waters of Shirakabeso.

from$263.57
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Relaxing Stroll and Tasty Lunch with a Hakata Food Lover 1
Food Tours
FUKUOKA

Relaxing Stroll and Tasty Lunch with a Hakata Food Lover

Enjoy a stroll around Hakata, and enjoy a tasty lunch at a restaurant recommended by an experienced local foodie. The type of lunch can be chosen from any cuisine offered in Hakata. Hang out with a local, learn about the area, and enjoy great food!

from$140.95
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Regional food
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Fire Ceremony and Kaiseki Dining at The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko 1
Dining Experiences
TOCHIGI

Fire Ceremony and Kaiseki Dining at The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko

Discover a serene but powerful retreat in the forested mountains of Nikko. Witness an impressive fire ceremony at Chuzenji Temple, steeped in 1,000 years of history. Then, feast on a kaiseki dinner with seasonal ingredients.

from$211.42
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Fukuoka Food Tour: Try Regional Dishes with a Local Guide 2
Dining Experiences
FUKUOKA

Fukuoka Food Tour: Fine Dining with a Hakata Foodie Guide

Get an authentic Hakata food experience with a local expert in this Fukuoka food tour! Enjoy a special dinner at unlisted restaurants that mostly only local foodies know about.

from$281.89
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Shizuoka Tea Farm & Samurai Culture Tour w/ Kaiseki Dining 1
Food Tours
SHIZUOKA

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.

from$1,973.23
Private Experience
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Gion Tour with Kaiseki Meal in Kyoto at Night 6
Food Tours
KYOTO

Gion Tour with Kaiseki Meal in Kyoto at Night

Join a local guide as you stroll the cobbled streets of Gion and the Pontocho alley, and take in the atmosphere and local culture and history. After exploring, sit down to an elegant, multi-course kaiseki dinner.

from$236.44
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With dessert
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Kyoto Kimono Experience, Kaiseki Dining & Limousine Ride 1
Dining Experiences
KYOTO

Kyoto Kimono Experience, Kaiseki Dining & Limousine Ride

Experience the elegance and traditions of Kyoto in this exclusive experience. Dressed in a traditional silk kimono, enjoy a scenic limousine ride through Kyoto and indulge in a multi-course kaiseki dinner with Kyoto ingredients.

from$246.65
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Food Tours
TOKYO

Halal Dining & Kimono Wearing Near Tokyo Tower

Experience Japan’s traditions — dress up in a traditional kimono and stroll through the streets of Tokyo with incredible views of Tokyo Tower and indulge in a sizzling halal sukiyaki hotpot meal in a downtown restaurant.

from$133.9
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Food Tours
TOKYO

The Tastes of Tradition: Asakusa History Tour and Lunch

Experience Asakusa, Tokyo’s traditional hub, to the fullest with an exquisite lunch after a history tour of the district! Located in the heart of the district, enjoy Japanese cuisine at a restaurant immersed in tradition.

from$156.45
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Drinking Tours
NAGANO

Discover Matsumoto: Landmarks, Sake, Kaiseki, & Castle Tour

Unique architecture, sake tastings, and long-trodden streets lead to a once-in-a-lifetime kaiseki meal brimming with Matsumoto's finest local flavors. Experience the history of the world-heritage site Matsumoto Castle and its surrounding areas.

from$155.04
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Ginza Izakaya Hopping Tour w/ Pro Photographer 1
Drinking Tours
TOKYO

Ginza Izakaya Hopping Tour w/ Pro Photographer

Eat and drink your way through the upscale neighborhood of Ginza at night in this izakaya hopping tour led by a food tour guide and photographer who will take great photos throughout the evening. Seven dishes and four drinks are included!

from$132.14
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Seasonal food
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Dining Experiences
TOKYO

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!

from$172.66
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Dining Experiences
TOKYO

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.

from$193.8
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Dining Experiences
HOKKAIDO

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.

from$310.14
Private Experience
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Dining Experiences
TOKYO

Geisha Performance & Kaiseki Private Dining in Tokyo

Step back in time to the Edo period with this private geisha experience and traditional Japanese kaiseki meal in Hachioji, Western Tokyo. An English or Chinese guide will ensure full understanding of this unique and rare cultural experience.

from$281.89
Private Experience
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Dining Experiences
ISHIKAWA

Kaiseki & Tea Ceremony in a Former Samurai House (Ishikawa)

Explore the cultural heritage of Mugen-an, an immaculately preserved samurai house in Yamanaka Onsen, Kaga (Ishikawa). Take a tour of the residence and enjoy a kaiseki meal with local folk song entertainment followed by a tea ceremony.

from$225.51
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Dining Experiences
TOKYO

Private Dinner w/ Geisha at Members-Only Ryotei (Tokyo)

Dine with geisha in Tokyo’s Kagurazaka district in Shinjuku. Indulge in a full-course kaiseki meal while enjoying traditional music and dance performances, with the unique opportunity of interacting and taking photos with geisha.

from$281.89
Near station
Private Experience
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Dining Experiences
SAGA

Kaiseki Meal Featuring Fresh Abalone from the Genkai Sea

Love abalone? This upscale kaiseki dining experience in Saga features a restaurant that specializes in this prized seafood, which can only be harvested by hand. Enjoy twelve seasonal Japanese dishes, with abalone as the star.

from$80.23
With dessert
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Foodie Stays
ISHIKAWA

Kaga Onsen: Relaxation, Kaiseki, Sake, & Gold Leaf Workshop

Relax with an overnight stay at Kaga Onsen in Ishikawa! Enjoy a room with a private onsen, luxurious kaiseki dining, a Japanese breakfast, sake tasting, & a gold-leaf crafting workshop.

from$66.67
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Foodie Stays
ISHIKAWA

Overnight in Ishikawa: Traditional Ryokan & Kaiseki Dinner

Discover tranquility at a traditional Japanese ryokan in Ishikawa! Unwind in a private room with a hot spring bath, savor a kaiseki dinner & seasonal breakfast, soak in Awazu Onsen, & learn into the meditative art of Shakyo script-writing.

from$138.57
With sake
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Foodie Stays
ISHIKAWA

Traditional Ryokan, Kaiseki, & Tea Ceremony in Ishikawa

Relax on a one-night escape at Matsusaki Ryokan in Nomi City, Ishikawa. Unwind in a cozy room with a private hot spring bath, enjoy a kaiseki dinner & washoku breakfast, explore the nearby Tatsunokuchi Onsen, & experience a Japanese tea ceremony.

from$387.6
With sake
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Dining Experiences
HOKKAIDO

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.

from$310.14
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Good & enjoy the dinner, photographer is experience & nice
Agus Salim Ely
April 03, 2025
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Sakura Tour & Omakase Dinner w/ Pro Photographer (Tokyo)
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We had a wonderful evening with Ryo (our photographer) and Hasegawa-San at his exclusive restaurant! Hasegawa-San and his staff were very accommodating with our dietary restrictions (we are vegetarian), and cooked up a masterful 8 course dinner ! The dinner was tasty, and my family loved the whole experience! Afterwards, even though we were early for the sakura (they hadn’t bloomed yet), Ryo-San found us a couple of trees that had blossomed and took some beautiful pictures! I recommend the tour highly- thank you for giving us such a wonderful experience!
Kailash Amruthur
March 27, 2025
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Sakura Tour & Omakase Dinner w/ Pro Photographer (Tokyo)
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We had a fantastic night. The dinner was amazing, and our guide was informative and friendly. Unfortunately we missed the Sakura, but we weren't disappointed with this tour. I would highly recommend and can't wait to view the photos.
Jennifer Crook
March 26, 2025
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Sakura Tour & Omakase Dinner w/ Pro Photographer (Tokyo)
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It was great
Paula Graziano
March 20, 2025
Gion Tour with Kaiseki Meal in Kyoto at Night 6
Gion Tour with Kaiseki Meal in Kyoto at Night
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Had a great time at this bento-making class! Miho was super nice and helpful, guiding us through tasty and beautifully arranged bentos. Super fun, hands-on, and beginner-friendly. Highly recommend for a unique food experience!
Alejandro Aranguren
March 14, 2025
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Traditional Bento Making Class in Kichijoji (Tokyo)
Classes

Discover the Elegance of Kaiseki Dining

Embark on a culinary journey through Japan with Kaiseki food experiences, the quintessential Japanese haute cuisine. Rooted in tradition and evolved through centuries, Kaiseki is a multi-course meal that harmonizes taste, texture, appearance, and color, using only the freshest seasonal ingredients. Each dish is presented with elegance and meticulous attention to detail, reflecting the artistry and deep cultural significance of Japanese cooking. This sophisticated dining style encapsulates the essence of Japanese hospitality and culinary excellence.

What to Expect in a Kaiseki Experience

Kaiseki meals are more than just food; they are an experience that engages all the senses. Expect to start with a seasonal appetizer that sets the tone for what’s to come. As you progress through the courses, you'll encounter a beautiful array of dishes — from sashimi and simmered vegetables to grilled specialties — all designed to complement each other in taste and presentation. The meal typically ends with a light dessert and tea, leaving you with a sense of completeness and satisfaction.

Whether you are enjoying your Kaiseki at a traditional ryokan or a modern city establishment, you’ll be surrounded by an ambiance that complements the meal, often with tranquil settings that enhance the dining experience. The serving style is refined, and the sequence will reflect the chef’s skill in combining traditional techniques with innovative ideas, all while focusing on Japan's rich seasonal bounty.

Explore Kaiseki in Various Settings

One of the remarkable features of Kaiseki is its versatility and adaptability to different settings, allowing diners to choose from a range of experiences. From a serene rural inn overlooking scenic views to an urban dining venue offering modern interpretations, each set of dishes leads you to explore different aspects of Kaiseki’s versatility.

Engage with the stories behind each ingredient and preparation method, as chefs often love to share the inspirations and cultural symbolism behind their creations. It’s an opportunity to not just taste but also understand the philosophy that makes Kaiseki a treasured aspect of Japanese dining culture. Whether you are a long-time fan of Japanese cuisine or new to its intricacies, Kaiseki offers a delightful gateway into the heart of Japan's culinary heritage.