Online Japanese Food Experiences(86)
Hiroshima Sake Town Tour in Saijo
Saijo, Hiroshima, is one of Japan’s top sake brewing towns. Find out how their high-quality sake is made by visiting local sake breweries and honing your palate with tastings at each location. Then try bishu nabe, a local hot pot made with sake!
Okinawan Oceanside: Make Okinawa-Style Soba Noodles & Rice
The relaxing sound of waves crashing sets the perfect mood for this Okinawa-style soba noodles and rice cooking class led by a chef at an oceanfront cafe. Learn local recipes and tuck into your delicious meal with an unparalleled view.
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.
Zuiryuji Temple Tour and Tea Ceremony with a Priest (Toyama)
Tour Zuiryuji Temple, Toyama’s only temple designated as a National Treasure, with its head priest in this unique experience in Takaoka. Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony with expertly prepared matcha and wagashi confectioneries.
Osaka Temaki Sushi Making & Home Party Near Namba
Become a skilled sushi maker in this hands-on temaki sushi experience in Osaka. Personalize your creations with seven different fillings and enjoy them in a vibrant home-party setting. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
Multi-Course Japanese Dining with Tea Pairing in Shizuoka
Witness the culinary skill of chefs and experience the refined pairings of a chashi tea expert while feasting on multiple dishes from appetizers to dessert paired with tea in this dining experience that makes the most of Shizuoka’s fresh offerings.
Kamakura Half-Day Tour w/ Lunch (Halal & Vegan Options)
Seaside views of Mt Fuji meet the quaint charm of a former Japanese capital in Kamakura, only an hour by train from Tokyo. Enjoy a guided tour of the city’s historical landmarks, and wind down with a local lunch catered to your dietary needs.
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.
Japanese Halal Food! Okonomiyaki and Soup Cooking Class
Enrich your Japanese food experience by not only eating, but learning how to cook! Make okonomiyaki and golden soup using halal-certified ingredients and equipment, ensuring safety and comfort, in this cooking class in Tokyo.
Standard Sushi Omakase with Professional Interpreter
Sitting at the counter seat in front of a sushi chef, discover the meaning of “omotenashi,” Japanese hospitality, during this Standard Sushi Omakase Dining Experience.
Ayu Sweetfish Regional Dining Experience in Gifu
This nine-course meal features ayu sweetfish, the product of the 1300-year old practice of cormorant fishing. Unique to the waters that flow through Gifu, the versatile fish is prepared as sushi, charcoal-grilled, fried into tempura, and more!
Hokkaido Cooking Masterclass with a Hunter Chef (Sapporo)
Let Chef Aoyama, a seasoned hunter from Hokkaido, guide you through some of the region’s iconic dishes in this Sapporo cooking class. Watch as he expertly prepares Yezo sika deer and rolled omelet, and make onigiri rice balls with local ingredients.
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!
Make it Halal! Homemade Japanese Curry and Shabu-Shabu
Learn how to create some of Japan’s favorite dishes, from comforting Japanese curry to festive shabu-shabu, in this Tokyo class. All ingredients and equipment are halal and can be enjoyed by all!
All About Rice: Private One-Night Farm Stay in Tsu, Mie
Embark on a journey through the countryside and enjoy a private overnight stay in a farm in Tsu, Mie Prefecture. Meditate at a local temple, meet farmers, and learn about organic rice harvesting methods. Dinner, breakfast and lunch are included.
Multi-Course Kaiseki Dining Experience in Shizuoka
Chefs Akahori and Suguro put their culinary skills on full display in this dining experience in Kakuya Bessho Restaurant in Shizuoka. Watch the chefs filet fish and prepare dashi, and feast on a kaiseki dinner with wine, Japanese sake and tea.
Hiroshima Cooking Class: Make Okonomiyaki and Wagashi
Join Takako's cooking class in Hiroshima to learn the art of making Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki. Experience cooking on a teppanyaki grill, then create traditional Japanese sweets like warabimochi to pair with rich matcha tea.
Omakase Dinner & Sake Pairing w/ a Sommelier in Shibuya
Indulge in a four-dish omakase dinner expertly paired with sake in this Shibuya dining experience. Enjoy four different dishes, each paired with a specific type of Japanese sake, while learning about Japanese cuisine and history from a sommelier.
Mt. Takao Hiking Tour & Vegan Zen Food (Shojin Ryori)
On this tour of scenic Mt. Takao, hike through nature and visit centuries-old Yakuo-in temple, where you’ll discover the history of this heritage site and enjoy a traditional Zen Buddhist lunch that is both vegan and vegetarian.
Tuna-Cutting Experience & Lunch in Nachi-Katsuura, Wakayama
Cut through an entire tuna — yellowfin, albacore or bigeye — freshly sourced from the nearby fishing port in Nachi-Katsuura. Then, prepare delicious sashimi, back meat, chirashi sushi, steak and more in a tuna-cutting workshop led by friendly hosts.
Ueno Tour: Ameyoko Market, Izakaya Food & Bar-Hopping
Embark on a culinary journey through Ueno with this bar-hopping & izakaya adventure! Begin at Ueno Station, traverse Okachimachi, explore Ameyoko Market, stroll Ueno’s izakaya district, & indulge in food & drinks at three unique izakayas & bars.
Shibuya Walking Tour & Whisky Tasting with a Sommelier
In this whisky tasting led by a Japanese sommelier in Shibuya, experience the wide range of flavor notes and exquisite aromas of Japanese whisky, taste five distinct varieties, and explore the Shibuya Station area guided by a local.
Japanese Fake Food Sample Making Workshop in Yokohama
Make your favorite Japanese food to take home as a souvenir in this creative sample food making workshop near Yokohama Station! Choose to make sushi, a cute toast clock, or a fresh seafood rice bowl, and be creative with a fake food artist.
Private Osaka Food Tour: Explore Kuromon Market & Dotonbori
Taste the flavors that have made Osaka food famous in this custom food tour of the city where you’ll explore Kuromon Market, Dotonbori district, and the Hozenji Yokocho alley with a knowledgeable local guide and interpreter.
Discover Toyama’s Rich History Through Temples, Tin, and Tea
Discover Takaoka, Toyama! Visit a copperware workshop where Buddhist rin bells are crafted, and make your own suzugami. Tour Zuiryuji Temple, a National Treasure, with a priest, and enjoy a traditional tea ceremony with matcha and wagashi sweets.
Buddhist Prayer, Sake & Beer Tasting on Shodoshima (Shikoku)
Discover Shikoku’s spiritual depths with a wood-burning prayer in a cave with local monks on Shodoshima island. Taste sake brewed on the island, enjoy a local specialty lunch, and finish the day with a few beers overlooking the sea!
Private Asakusa Foodie Bike Tour: Sensoji & Local Snacks
Explore Asakusa at your own pace in this private foodie bike tour. See the Sensoji Temple and the Ryogoku Sumo Stadium, and stroll along a shopping street, stopping for traditional snacks along the way. Gluten-free and pescatarian options available.
Hamamatsu, Shizuoka: Zen Temple Meditation & Shojin Ryori
Experience Zen in this one-day experience at Okuyama Houkouji, a centuries-old temple in the mountains of Hamamatsu, Shizuoka. Find peace through zazen meditation, partake in monk activities and enjoy a vegetarian Buddhist lunch (shojin ryori).
Joining online experiences like virtual tours of Japan and online cooking classes with local hosts is a fantastic way to travel to Japan or prepare for an overseas trip without even leaving your home. Gain new skills during a virtual cooking class; have a virtual tour of fish markets, shochu distilleries, and other facilities; or join seasonal experiences to learn about special holidays and celebrations in Japan! For spring, you can join seasonal online experiences like virtual hanami (flower viewing); or in winter, find out about Oshogatsu (Japanese New Year) celebrations.
Through the lens of food, you’ll explore Japanese culture, learning from home cooks, local experts, craftspeople, and farmers themselves! These virtual tours of Japan will help get you connected with locals, learn about Japanese food, and prepare for your next trip to Japan!