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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¥25,500
(13)
Food Tours
HIROSHIMA

Food Tour Adventure in Hiroshima at Night

This Hiroshima tour features 10+ different foods besides the standard okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) that’s famous in the area. Visit Hon Dori, one of Hiroshima’s shopping streets, then check out the winding alleys and bars with a local guide.

from¥13,500
(18)
With dinner
Private Experience
Food Tours
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¥17,950
(6)
Cooking Classes
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¥18,000
(5)
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Handmade Udon Cooking Class w/ Tempura & Tamagoyaki (Tokyo)

Thick, chewy, and satisfying, udon noodles are endlessly slurpable. During this cooking class in Tokyo, you’ll learn to make these noodles from scratch alongside tempura, everyone’s favorite Japanese side dish, with your friendly host.

from¥10,000
(2)
Has a gift
Food Tours
TOKYO

Halal-Friendly Asakusa: Guided Tokyo Food Tour With Sweets

Discover Asakusa, Tokyo’s traditional district, with peace of mind during this halal food tour. Visit the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo, browse shops along Nakamise Shopping Street, taste halal ramen and traditional sweets, and more!

from¥24,950
Free for kids
Food Tours
TOKYO

Harajuku Sweet and Savory Food Tour

Harajuku, Tokyo’s youth culture hub, beckons with its edgy fashions, neon colors, and kawaii sweets! Enjoy a food tour including five different sweet and savory foods, like the area’s iconic crepes, with input from an English-speaking guide.

from¥24,950
(1)
Free for kids
Food Tours
ISHIKAWA

Kanazawa Geisha Districts Tour With Dinner

Learn about the world of geisha in Kanazawa! This guided night tour will take you to Higashi Chaya & Kazue Machi geisha districts, where you’ll learn about geisha culture. End the night at a local restaurant with a full-course Japanese meal.

from¥15,000
(2)
Food Tours
TOKYO

Asakusa Bar Hopping Tour (Tokyo)

Join a bar-hopping tour and experience Asakusa like a local. A local guide will show you a side of Asakusa that most visitors do not get to experience. Enjoy food and drink while seeing a unique side of one of the most famous areas of Japan.

from¥20,000
Cooking Classes
AICHI

Healthy Japanese Dishes Cooking Class in Nagoya

During this cooking class in Nagoya, learn how to make teriyaki chicken, savory egg custard, tempura, and karaage (Japanese fried chicken). Join your kind host in her traditional tatami-floored home, a 100-year-old renovated storehouse!

from¥12,000
(1)
With recipe
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Make Tempura With a World Famous Chef in Tokyo

Make tempura with a world renowned chef in Tokyo! Join Chef Koichiro Shimura at his high-end tempura restaurant to learn valuable culinary skills, hear industry stories, make fresh tempura, then a tempura omakase lunch course.

from¥84,000
(1)
byFood Original
Private Experience
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¥20,000
(1)
Regional food
Food Tours
TOKYO

Asakusa Family-Friendly Tour: Sensoji, Nakamise, & Food

Searching for a family-friendly day out in Tokyo? Look no further! Join this walking tour of the historic Asakusa district alongside a multilingual guide. Visit landmarks like Sensoji Temple & Nakamise Street, and enjoy various street foods.

from¥15,840
(1)
Special offer
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Tempura Udon and Gyoza Cooking Experience in Tokyo Home

Tempura udon and gyoza are a match made in culinary heaven. Learn how to make these iconic Japanese dishes at a home cooking class in Tokyo. Once you’ve mastered these dishes, enjoy your meal and take home a recipe booklet at the end.

from¥10,000
(13)
With lunch
Cooking Classes
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¥7,500
(2)
With lunch
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Tokyo Vegan & Gluten-Free Cooking Class: Make Udon Noodles

Join Chef Chiaki in Nippori, central Tokyo, for a fun, hands-on cooking class for all skill levels! Make vegan gluten-free udon noodles from scratch, gain insight into Japanese food culture, and enjoy your noodle dish with crispy vegetable tempura.

from¥6,000
Cooking Classes
OSAKA

Family-Friendly Cooking Class in Osaka: Make a Tempura Meal

In this Osaka cooking class, everyone is welcome to have fun making delicious, crispy tempura, a classic Japanese dish. Enjoy making and eating a tempura meal with Max, your bilingual host and local restaurant owner.

from¥6,500
(1)
Food Tours
TOKYO

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!

from¥22,000
With lunch
Food Tours
KYOTO

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.

from¥130,000
Regional food
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
OSAKA

Crispy Tempura & Miso Soup Cooking Class w/ a Chef in Osaka

Cook a crispy tempura-topped rice bowl, traditional home-style miso soup, and a classic side dish at Chef Yuki’s kitchen in Osaka. Your host is a bilingual cooking specialist who used to work at a Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded izakaya restaurant.

from¥12,000
Food Tours
TOKYO

Asakusa Kimono Stroll & Cultural Food Tour w/ Tea Ceremony

Don a Japanese kimono of your choice and explore Tokyo's traditional district of Asakusa! Try tasty Japanese street foods and yakiniku (barbecue) at a specialty restaurant; then, finish the experience with a traditional tea ceremony.

from¥24,850
With dessert
Food Tours
TOKYO

Tokyo Old Town Nostalgia Private Food Tour Of Yanaka Ginza

Join a Yanaka Ginza food tour & a tea ceremony experience in Tokyo! Dine at local Japanese restaurants (soba noodles, omurice), enjoy a tea ceremony & matcha-making experience, & visit a tea house to enjoy a sip (tea) & sweets (anmitsu).

from¥24,950
Dining Experiences
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¥280,000
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
FUKUOKA

Ginger Pork Japanese Home Cooking Class in Fukuoka

This cooking class will teach you all about “ichijiu-sansai,” the Japanese balanced approach to home cooking. A favorite dish among Japanese home cooks, make ginger pork alongside other dishes like vegetable tempura and miso soup.

from¥7,500
With recipe
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Temari Sushi & Tempura Cooking Class in Shibuya (Tokyo)

Make sushi creatively in this innovative cooking class in Shibuya’s Ebisu area. You’ll learn to make artful temari sushi pieces and fry seasonal vegetable and seafood tempura to a perfect crisp guided by experienced instructors.

from¥9,000
(1)
Rain or shine
Dining Experiences
TOKYO

Shibuya Night Tour: All-You-Can-Drink & Fishing Restaurant

Wander the neon-lit streets of Shibuya at night! Enjoy beef hot pot and all-you-can-drink sake and shochu at an izakaya restaurant, fish for your food in a Shibuya fishing restaurant and enjoy a guided tour full of cultural insights.

from¥17,500
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Tokyo Cooking: Make Tempura & Enjoy Nagashi Somen Noodles

Join Sakura at her home in Sangenjaya near Shibuya for a cooking class and lunch. Deep-fry vegetables and mushrooms for light and crispy tempura, and enjoy the fruits of your labor with a refreshing dish of nagashi somen noodles.

from¥10,000
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
AICHI

Vegan or Vegetarian Home Cooking Class w/ Miso in Nagoya

In this vegan & vegetarian cooking class, learn to prepare four staple miso-based dishes — including tofu “katsu” sandwich and onigiri filled with mushroom tempura — with an experienced and friendly host only 30 minutes by train from Nagoya Station.

from¥10,000
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We had so much fun and the food was amazing! We can't wait to try making the dishes when we get home!
Tamara Yoshikawa
January 14, 2025
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Healthy Japanese Dishes Cooking Class in Nagoya
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Highly recommend Emi for the cooking experience! She shares all of her knowledge making cooking so much fun and tasty! A great way to get out of the crowds and enjoy an authentical japanese experience, especially thanks to Emi, she makes you feel at home 100% will repeat in the future.
Magdalena Alemany
January 10, 2025
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Tempura Udon and Gyoza Cooking Experience in Tokyo Home
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Thank you Masako for being so patient with us as we got lost on the trains and were running late. We hand kneaded wheat flour and water to make udon then put it in plastic to step on it the traditional way. It was fun for my 12yr old daughter and I. Next we made tamagoyaki which was egg and miso and water with some sugar. After we ate that we processed to fry our tempura and cooked our udon noodles. We had to place it nicely on the plate and while we enjoyed lunch Masako wrote some calligraphy for us. She gifted us some calligraphy to take home as well as a cute fan with both versions of our Japanese names on both sides. We also took away the udon and tempura we could not finish so we can enjoy it later. Definitely worth the time if u can make it down to Kita-seju area which is about 50mins away from Shibuya. Her studio is not far from the station.
Elaine TEO
January 06, 2025
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Handmade Udon Cooking Class w/ Tempura & Tamagoyaki (Tokyo)
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Overall great experience, I did it solo and it was a delightful one on one (and a translator) course. I took the class on Christmas and it was a delightful way to enjoy a holiday lunch. You make cute and simple sushi that you can then recreate at home paired with a fresh and crispy tempura medley. A simple and enjoyable learning experience for 2 Japanese classics.
Ethan S.
December 31, 2024
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Temari Sushi & Tempura Cooking Class in Shibuya (Tokyo)
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Ken was a great tour guide and being able to experience a maiko perform was an amazing and unique cultural experience I would def recommend to anyone who visits Kyoto!
Eric Berkhahn
December 30, 2024
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Dinner With A Geisha In Kyoto Including Traditional Show
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Discover the Art of Tempura

Tempura is a quintessential Japanese dish that showcases the delicate art of frying seafood and vegetables to crispy perfection. This culinary technique has been mastered over centuries in Japan, and as you explore different tempura food experiences, you'll uncover the subtle nuances that make this dish a true Japanese icon. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or new to Japanese cuisine, a deep dive into the world of tempura reveals its culinary magic and cultural significance.

Variety in Tempura Cuisine

There is a world of variety within the simple concept of tempura. Chefs often tailor their recipes to emphasize the flavors of different ingredients, creating a diverse dining experience. You can expect to find an array of options including shrimp, squid, and fish, as well as seasonal vegetables such as sweet potato, lotus root, and bell pepper. Diners can taste the subtle flavors in each bite and appreciate the chef's skill in perfectly balancing the batter and cooking time. Each piece of tempura is a testament to the chef's expertise, offering a sensation that combines lightness with that irresistible crunch.

Immersive Tempura Food Experiences

Engaging in a dedicated tempura food tour or cooking class can elevate your appreciation for this dish. Many experiences take place in local markets where you can select fresh ingredients, followed by a hands-on cooking class where you learn to prepare tempura the traditional Japanese way. These immersive experiences are perfect for those who want to deepen their understanding of the ingredients, cooking techniques, and cultural background of tempura. They offer an authentic look into Japanese culinary traditions, providing both knowledge and skills to share these tastes with family and friends back home.