Tempura Food Experiences(57)

Explore tempura food experiences and learn the traditional methods of this iconic Japanese dish.
Tokyo Sumo Experience, Geisha Show & A5 Wagyu Dining 1
Dining Experiences
TOKYO

Tokyo Sumo Experience, Geisha Show & A5 Wagyu Dining

Experience the thrilling world of sumo and dine on A5 wagyu beef sukiyaki and chicken stew in the heart of Tokyo’s Asakusa district. Watch a geisha dance show and a sumo match, then challenge yourself to a sumo bout with wrestlers, if you dare!

from$206.57
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Sakura in Bloom × Exquisite Kaiseki –A Special Spring Cruise 6
Dining Experiences
TOKYO

Tokyo Sakura Yakatabune Cruise with Kaiseki Meal & Champagne

Cruise along the Sumida river with unrivaled views of the cherry blossoms on a yakatabune boat. Enjoy a multi-course kaiseki meal made before your eyes by a professional chef and free flow of drinks like champagne, sake, wine, whisky and more.

from$399.36
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Handmade Udon Cooking Class in Tokyo 1
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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$68.86
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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$175.58
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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$123.94
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Wagyu beef with potato chips
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$171.79
Free for kids
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Food Tour Adventure in Hiroshima at Night 1
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$92.95
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Harajuku Sweet and Savory Food Tour 3
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$171.79
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Tempura Udon and Gyoza Cooking Experience in Tokyo Home 1
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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$72.3
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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$123.6
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Tokyo Bar Hopping: Food & Drinks at 3 Bars in Shinjuku 1
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Drinking Tours
TOKYO

Tokyo Bar Hopping: Golden Gai, Kabukicho & Omoide Yokocho

Join an expert guide and navigate the hidden gems and secret bars of Tokyo’s Shinjuku district. Enjoy food and drinks at 3 exclusive bars and eateries in Omoide Yokocho, nightlife hub Kabukicho, and the maze-like alley network of Golden Gai.

from$144.6$206.57
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Asakusa Kimono Stroll & Cultural Food Tour w/ Tea Ceremony 1
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$171.11
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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$89.51
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Tokyo Vegan & Gluten-Free Cooking Class: Make Udon Noodles 7
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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$41.31
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Tempura Cooking Experience at Tempura Ono 10
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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$578.39
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Asakusa Family-Friendly Tour: Sensoji, Nakamise, & Food 5
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$109.07
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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$68.86
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Kyoto Premium Tea Farm Tour & Gourmet Experience in Wazuka 1
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$895.12
Regional food
Private Experience
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Local Food Tour in Fun & Friendly Sugamo 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$166.63
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Crispy Tempura & Miso Soup Cooking Class w/ a Chef in Osaka 2
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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$82.63
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Tempura&Udon Cooking Class in a Traditional Osaka Townhouse 9
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OSAKA

Osaka Cooking Class: Tempura & Udon in a 90-Year-Old House

Step into a renovated 90-year-old townhouse in Osaka for a charming cooking class. Learn to make a rich udon dish (warm or cold) with a soy sauce base and deep fry tempura fritters to use as toppings. Enjoy lunch and take home a cute souvenir!

from$68.17
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Tokyo Old Town Nostalgia Private Food Tour Of Yanaka Ginza 7
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$171.79
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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$1,927.95
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Healthy Japanese Dishes Cooking Class in Nagoya 8
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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$82.63
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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$137.71
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Temari Sushi & Tempura Cooking Class in Shibuya (Tokyo) 3
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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$61.97
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Family-Friendly Cooking Class in Osaka: Make a Tempura Meal 1
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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$44.76
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Bar Hopping Around Asakusa like a Local  9
Drinking 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$151.48
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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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I did enjoy the tour very much. I got everything I expected.
Vladislavs Siskins
March 21, 2025
Dinner With A Geisha In Kyoto Including Traditional Show 10
Dinner With A Geisha In Kyoto Including Traditional Show
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Super expérience with Masako and another Guest She taught us good tips, recipes and gave us calligraphy gifts home made I recommend ++
Tanguy De Latour
March 21, 2025
Handmade Udon Cooking Class in Tokyo 1
Handmade Udon Cooking Class w/ Tempura & Tamagoyaki (Tokyo)
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Incredible experience and tour! Ken was great at explaining everything. Cannot recommend this tour more! It was amazing.
Alice Alias
March 20, 2025
Dinner With A Geisha In Kyoto Including Traditional Show 10
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.