Soba Food Tours(11)
Evening in Kyoto Pontocho Food Tour
Strolling through Kyoto’s Pontocho and Gion is like entering another era—all cobbled streets, amber lighting, and traditional architecture. Visit 4 stops and taste the delicate Kyoto cuisine, notable for its seasonal ingredients and presentation.
Kyoto Tea Town Tour for Matcha Lovers
Come to Uji, Kyoto – the birthplace of tea in Japan – for a hands-on tea experience. Grind tea leaves, whisk your own bowl of matcha, attend an authentic tea ceremony at a beautiful tea house, and indulge in a meal of tea soba and matcha rice cakes.
Local Food Tour in Fun & Friendly Sugamo
An old-school shopping street that’s a bit of a local secret, Sugamo is popular among the older demographic, but offers delights for all ages. From charming sweets shops to eclectic handicrafts, explore the “Harajuku for Old Ladies” on a guided tour!
Kyoto Premium Tea Farm Tour & Gourmet Experience in Wazuka
Travel to the tea fields of Wazuka in Southern Kyoto for an ultimate tea experience that includes leaf picking, traditional cooking, and matcha making, as you learn about the area’s fascinating tea history, heritage and culture from the locals.
Japanese Wellbeing: Tea, Miso, Regional Food, & Soba (Ginza)
Discover the secrets of Japanese health & wellbeing with a guided tour in Ginza! Join Kawada-san, your host, as you learn about & taste superfoods (matcha, miso, regional products, soba) at specialty locations. End the tour with a soba noodle lunch.
Osaka Cherry Blossom Food Tour 2025
Experience the fleeting beauty of cherry blossom season in Osaka. Explore a nostalgic district with your guide, tasting seasonal snacks and street foods along the way. Enjoy lunch at a local joint, and finish the tour in a beautiful sakura spot!
Nakameguro Afternoon Food Stroll: Chic and Unique
Take a day tour around quaint Nakameguro with an experienced tour guide! Visit several lovely boutiques and delicious snack shops, and sit down for a lovely lunch at a chic local restaurant.
Flavors of Mt. Fuji Food Tour with Shinkansen Bullet Train
In the foothills of Mt. Fuji, this food tour will introduce you to the delights of Shizuoka. Visit cultural sites like Fujisan Sengen Shrine and 6 food stops, including an 80-year-old soba restaurant and a sweets shop with handmade confections.
Kyoto Cherry Blossom Food Tour 2025
Stroll through central Kyoto, streets flanked with blooming cherry blossom trees, visiting shops and tasting local snacks as you go, and enjoy a flower-viewing picnic. Then, stop at a traditional restaurant for a meal of local Kyoto specialties.
Asakusa Day Tour: Japanese Food, Kimono and Culture
Discover Tokyo’s historic Asakusa district with an English-speaking guide by your side! Join this walking tour to feast on authentic Japanese food, participate in a traditional kimono experience, and explore the famed Nakamise Shopping Street.
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.
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Discover the Art of Soba on a Unique Food Tour
Delve into the exquisite world of soba, a beloved Japanese noodle made from buckwheat, with our handpicked food tours. As part of these unique culinary journeys, you'll not only get to taste this traditional dish but also learn about its rich history and cultural significance in Japan. Discover ancient and modern methods of soba making and experience first-hand the intricate process involved in producing these deliciously nutty and wholesome noodles. Whether you are a seasoned foodie or a curious traveler, our soba food tours offer a flavorful dive into one of Japan’s staple culinary traditions.
Experience Authentic Soba Making Processes
Join our soba food tours where expert soba artisans invite you into their world to reveal the secrets of perfect soba noodle preparation. Watch skilled craftsmen as they showcase the meticulous art of kneading, rolling, and cutting soba by hand, using traditional methods passed down through generations. You'll see how quality buckwheat flour transforms into delicate, textured noodles through practice and precision. Participants will have the opportunity to try their hand at making these noodles, learning techniques that have been honed over centuries. Satisfy your curiosity and enrich your culinary skill set in an environment that truly celebrates the spirit of soba.
Savor a Variety of Soba Dishes
No soba food tour is complete without indulging in a variety of soba dishes that highlight the versatility of these noodles. From cold zaru soba served with a savory dipping sauce to hearty kake soba in a comforting broth, you'll savor traditional flavors that have delighted taste buds for generations. Explore local variations like the refined Edo-style soba of Tokyo or delve into regional specialties that feature unique twists on the classic formula. These food tours often include tasting sessions where you can truly appreciate the diverse textures and flavors that soba offers, paired with locally sourced condiments and dipping sauces that elevate each bite.