Miso Soup Food Experiences(94)

Explore miso soup through interactive workshops and tastings, and gain insights into its cultural significance in Japanese cuisine.
Sushi Making Class & Japanese Sake Set in Asakusa, Tokyo  1
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TOKYO

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.

from$110.3
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Regional food
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Private Japanese Miso Making Workshop Near Tokyo Tower 1
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TOKYO

Private Japanese Miso Making Workshop Near Tokyo Tower

Learn to make miso near Tokyo Tower! Discover Japan's star ingredient for umami in this comprehensive workshop, where you'll taste several kinds of miso, explore Japan's fermentation culture, enjoy miso soup, and make miso paste to ferment at home.

from$68.94
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Golden Gai/Private Whiskey Experience with Female Bartender 2
Drinking Tours
TOKYO

Golden Gai Japanese Whisky Experience w/ Female Bartender

Walk through Shinjuku’s famous Golden Gai on this daytime tour led by a whisky connoisseur. Experience tasting rare Japanese whiskies paired with snacks in the cozy atmosphere of a private bar. Great for beginners!

from$124.09
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Make Hand-Rolled Sushi and Japanese Side Dishes 6
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TOKYO

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!

from$82.73
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Miso in Matsumoto: Fermentation Factory Tour and Lunch  7
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NAGANO

Miso in Matsumoto: Fermentation Factory Tour and Lunch

Learn all about miso in this tour of a miso factory in Matsumoto, Nagano! The factory has been in business since 1868 and ages its miso for up to three years. Try this rich miso in a variety of foods available after the factory tour like miso soup.

from$48.26
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Osaka Breakfast-Making Class: Japanese Onigiri & Miso Soup  1
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OSAKA

Osaka Breakfast-Making Class: Japanese Onigiri & Miso Soup

Put on your apron and create your own onigiri and miso soup, two of Japan’s beloved breakfast and all-day snacks, in a cozy home kitchen in Namba using an original recipe. Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and more options are available.

from$48.26
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Onigiri Making & Amazake Tasting Workshop Near Tokyo Tower 1
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TOKYO

Onigiri Making & Amazake Tasting Workshop Near Tokyo Tower

In this private cooking and tasting experience in central Tokyo, you’ll learn how to make onigiri (rice balls) and take part in an amazake (fermented rice drink) tasting alongside a team of dedicated professionals.

from$68.94
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Near station
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Nishio Matcha Tea Tour in Aichi: From Farm to Teahouse 8
Food Tours
AICHI

Nishio Matcha Tea Tour in Aichi: From Farm to Teahouse

Nishio City is Japan’s top producer of matcha. Here, don a traditional tea-picking outfit, see how matcha is processed from whole tea leaves, and use a stone mill to grind your own. Then immerse your senses in a tea ceremony with sweets.

from$110.3
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Dinner With A Geisha In Kyoto Including Traditional Show 10
Food Tours
KYOTO

Dinner With A Geisha In Kyoto Including Traditional Show

Dinner with a geisha & a traditional geisha show in Kyoto? Look no further. Take a walking tour of Kyoto’s historic Gion district with an expert guide, visit key landmarks, then enjoy a delectable Japanese dinner with a geisha & a traditional show.

from$175.79
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Washoku: Authentic Japanese Cooking Class (Fushimi, Kyoto) 9
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KYOTO

Washoku: Authentic Japanese Cooking Class (Fushimi, Kyoto)

Learn how to make traditional Japanese food at a washoku cooking class near Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto! Spend time in a traditional home, learn how to make a range of washoku dishes, enjoy your handmade meal, & explore a Japanese supermarket.

from$124.09
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Sushi & Miso Soup Cooking Class w/ Pro Chef in Osaka 1
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OSAKA

Sushi & Miso Soup Cooking Class w/ Pro Chef in Osaka

Chef Yuki draws from her experience at a Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded izakaya to teach this cooking class where you’ll make 3 kinds of sushi (nigiri, hosomaki, and futomaki), and prepare a classic Japanese miso soup under her expert guidance.

from$82.73
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Japanese Knives: Skills Experience & Cooking Class in Tokyo 6
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TOKYO

Learn How To Cut Sashimi From a Master of Japanese Knives

Learn the history of Japanese knives from a renowned knife instructor & industry expert, in Aoyama (Tokyo). Watch a demonstration, learn sharpening techniques, cutting skills, & participate in a cooking class to make a zuke don for lunch.

from$136.5
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Tuna Auction Tour & Breakfast in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama 3
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WAKAYAMA

Tuna Auction Tour & Breakfast in Nachi-Katsuura, Wakayama

Discover how experts assess the quality of fresh tuna at the Nachi-katsuura fishing port with explanations from a local guide. Then, taste that quality with a fresh sashimi breakfast including two types of tuna and a special swordfish.

from$48.26
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Geisha Show & Lunch in Gion (Kyoto) 4
Dining Experiences
KYOTO

Geisha Show & Lunch in Gion (Kyoto)

Join Ken, a professional guide, to uncover Gion's history, culture, & landmarks during this walking tour. Experience a Japanese lunch (tempura, sushi, or karaage) & a captivating geisha show on this journey through Kyoto's historic district.

from$123.74
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Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Cooking Class Near Kanazawa Station 2
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ISHIKAWA

Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Cooking Class Near Kanazawa Station

Learn to make a restaurant-worthy meal in this traditional cooking class in Kanazawa! From dashimaki tamago and nigiri sushi to Kanazawa-style duck stew, you'll be making both famous and lesser-known regional Japanese cuisine dishes.

from$82.73
With green tea
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Mayuko’s Japanese Home Cooking Class in Tokyo 3
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TOKYO

Mayuko’s Japanese Home Cooking Class in Tokyo

Join Mayuko for an award-winning Japanese cooking class in her home kitchen in central Tokyo! Learn about the fundamentals of Japanese cuisine, from ingredients to techniques, and get a local’s perspective on travel while whipping up a tasty meal.

from$106.85
With lunch
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Osaka Food Tour: Takoyaki, Kushikatsu, Okonomiyaki & More 1
Food Tours
OSAKA

Osaka Food Tour: Takoyaki, Kushikatsu, Okonomiyaki & More

Taste Osaka specialties like okonomiyaki, kushikatsu, takoyaki and more through this adventurous food tour led by a local guide. Explore local spots and learn insights on the authentic side of Osaka as you make your way through three food stops.

from$89.62
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Bar Hopping Tour in Osaka: Drink like a Local in Dotonbori 1
Drinking Tours
OSAKA

Bar Hopping Tour in Osaka: Drink like a Local in Dotonbori

Dive into the world of Osaka’s nightlife on this exciting bar hopping tour, where you will have the chance to explore a variety of drinking spots. From standing bars to whisky lounges, enjoy four drinks in total paired with small dishes.

from$75.83
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★Sushi Making with Akashari | Supervised by RD | Kyoto 1
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KYOTO

Akashari Sushi-Making Class in Kyoto

Learn to make Edomae-style sushi using three types of sushi vinegar in this sushi-making workshop in Kyoto. The star of the class will be akashari sushi (red vinegar sushi), a delicacy you’ll enjoy with a steamy bowl of aka-miso (red miso soup.)

from$68.25
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The Hoto making experience near Lake Kawaguchi in Yamanashi 2
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YAMANASHI

Yamanashi Cooking Class: Make Hoto Noodles by Lake Kawaguchi

An iconic dish of Yamanashi, learn how to make hoto—a type of flat, wide noodles—from scratch during this cooking class. Swimming in an umami broth, hoto is a classic Japanese comfort food that you’ll want to make again and again.

from$22.75
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Savor Japanese Umami: Dashi Tasting & Cooking Class (Tokyo) 1
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TOKYO

Savor Japanese Umami: Dashi Tasting & Cooking Class (Tokyo)

Unlock the powerful flavor of umami! A seasoned chef leads this hands-on cooking class in a professional cooking studio in Omotesando, where you’ll learn about dashi, make traditional oyakodon and enjoy your meal with tea and sake.

from$136.5
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Miso Masterclass, Tasting & Soup Making in Osaka 1
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KYOTO

Miso Masterclass, Tasting & Soup Making in Kyoto

Love miso and want to learn how it’s made? In this cooking class only a short train ride from Kyoto Station, you’ll learn all about miso, taste different kinds, and make soup packs customized to your taste!

from$45.5
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Oyakodon Home Cooking Class in a Cozy Tokyo Kitchen 1
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TOKYO

Oyakodon Cooking Class in a Cozy Tokyo Kitchen

Fluffy and flavorful, oyakodon is a Japanese home cooking staple. Learn how to make this traditional chicken and egg dish from Yuki-san in her grandmother’s kitchen-turned cooking-school in this Japanese home cooking class in Tokyo.

from$89.62
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Maki Zushi Rolled Sushi Cooking Class in a Japanese Home 10
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FUKUOKA

Maki Zushi Rolled Sushi Cooking Class in a Japanese Home

In a modern Japanese home, learn how to make classic Japanese home cooked dishes including tempura, sushi, miso soup, and a spinach-sesame dish. Learn Japanese cooking techniques, like how to make and use dashi, and experience home life in Japan.

from$68.94
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Sushi Roll & Gyoza Cooking Class with Tokyo English Teacher 1
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TOKYO

Sushi Roll & Gyoza Cooking Class with Tokyo English Teacher

Learn how to make two of Japan’s most iconic foods — sushi rolls and gyoza — at this cooking class in Tokyo’s Jimbocho Book Town neighborhood, guided by an instructor with more than 20 years of experience teaching English.

from$96.51
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Kagurazaka Lunch & Private Walking Tour with a Foodie Guide 1
Food Tours
TOKYO

Kagurazaka Lunch & Private Walking Tour with a Foodie Guide

Enjoy a walking tour of Kagurazaka, a former geisha district dubbed Tokyo’s little Paris. For lunch, enjoy ramen or a Japanese traditional meal at a restaurant picked especially for you! Wrap up the day with coffee or tea at a nostalgic cafe.

from$55.15
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Local Inakazushi (Countryside Sushi) Cooking Class in Kochi 1
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KOCHI

Local Inaka Sushi (Countryside Sushi) Cooking Class in Kochi

Try your hand at making the local dish of Kochi prefecture, inaka sushi (literally “countryside sushi”). With the highest percentage of forested land in Japan, Kochi has a diverse range of plants and veggies, making for colorful sushi toppings!

from$55.15
With lunch
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3-Day Fermentation Stay Program in Nara 7
Foodie Stays
NARA

3-Day Fermentation Stay Program in Nara

An immersive 3-day homestay in Nara, learn about the fermented foods that characterize the regional cuisine: koji (rice malt), miso, and tsukemono pickles. Additionally, you’ll visit one of Japan’s most ancient roads, the Yamanobe Trail.

from$344.69
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This tour was the highlight of our time in Kyoto! Akari was a great and knowledgeable guide and the maiko, Mi-chan, was quite friendly and a great performer. She was also a good sport, answering all 1,000 of our questions. The food was also delicious. 10/10, would definitely recommend this experience!
Laura Cepeda
April 01, 2025
Geisha Show & Lunch in Gion (Kyoto) 4
Geisha Show & Lunch in Gion (Kyoto)
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This was a very good tour to understand the Gion district and the Gei-ko or Geisha community. Our guide brought us around various points of interest and explained the relevance of each one as well as providing a valuable insight into the history and purpose of the Geiko. She also guided us through the dinner and understanding of the two dances performed by the Maiko (trainee Gei-ko). What was special was the opportunity to ask the Maiko questions and hear her answers. Our guide did an excellent job of interpretation for us to make this happen. It was really valuable to meet the Maiko as a person and hear about her motivation and what is important for her. A very enjoyable and educational evening.
Gerard Buckley
March 29, 2025
Dinner With A Geisha In Kyoto Including Traditional Show 10
Dinner With A Geisha In Kyoto Including Traditional Show
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My husband and I had an incredible time learning to make sushi with Saeko! Saeko welcomed us into her home and kitchen, where we learned all about the different ingredients in miso soup, sushi, and tofu, and then we got to make (and eat) each! We would love to take another class by Saeko. Very highly recommend this class as part of your visit to Japan! 🌸
Sarah Hanneken
March 28, 2025
Osaka Cooking: Vegan Sushi-Making Class with Saeko 7
Osaka Cooking: Vegan Sushi-Making Class with Saeko
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What a wonderful experience! Everything was clearly explained and conducted in a friendly and welcoming environment. It was a real learning experience, and you got to eat your handiwork when you were finished. The host explained and demonstrated everything first and then let's you do it on your own. Very authentic and highly recommended!
Tuomas Leone
March 27, 2025
Osaka Breakfast-Making Class: Japanese Onigiri & Miso Soup  1
Osaka Breakfast-Making Class: Japanese Onigiri & Miso Soup
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There was some misunderstanding with tour guide, who didn't show up, but we got tour from person who runs the miso plant and had incredible lunch
Tina Treimane
March 24, 2025
Miso in Matsumoto: Fermentation Factory Tour and Lunch  7
Miso in Matsumoto: Fermentation Factory Tour and Lunch
Food Tours

Discover the Richness of Miso Soup

Miso soup, a staple in Japanese cuisine, offers an authentic taste of Japan's culinary heritage. Delve into the intricate world of miso soup with unique food experiences that bring this traditional dish to life. Whether you are a seasoned food lover or looking to explore new flavors, miso soup experiences provide something for everyone. Miso soup is made from fermented soybeans, known as miso paste, which is a foundational element of the dish, often complemented by ingredients like tofu, seaweed, and green onions. These ingredients blend harmoniously to create a savory umami flavor that is both comforting and satisfying. It’s a perfect opportunity to explore both the simplicity and depth of Japanese food culture.

Engage in Interactive Miso Soup Workshops

Engage with the essence of Japanese cuisine by participating in interactive miso soup workshops. These experiences allow you to dive deeper into the preparation of this iconic soup. Experienced chefs guide you through the process of selecting the freshest ingredients, deftly preparing them, and cooking them to perfection. Learn the nuances of making the perfect dashi broth – the soul of miso soup – and the meticulous art of blending it with miso paste. These workshops are perfect for food enthusiasts eager to enhance their culinary skills and gain insight into Japanese cooking methods. The hands-on experience ensures you walk away with a newfound appreciation and ability to recreate authentic miso soup at home.

Unique Tasting Sessions and Cultural Insights

Expand your palate with exclusive miso soup tasting sessions that offer a variety of flavors and styles. From traditional miso soup to modern interpretations, these tastings expose you to different regional variations and innovative combinations. Each tasting session is designed to heighten your sensory experience and enrich your knowledge of miso, its fermentation process, and the significance it holds in Japanese culture. These sessions frequently include insights into the culinary traditions and historical background of miso, offering a deeper understanding of Japan's rich culinary narrative. Whether you are trying miso soup for the first time or are an aficionado, these experiences provide valuable cultural context and an unforgettable tasting adventure.