Tokyo Food Experiences(374)
Tokyo Sushi Making Class With a Pro Chef in Ikebukuro
In this private sushi masterclass in Ikebukuro (central Tokyo), learn about sushi history, etiquette, and traditions while learning to make three different kinds with a pro chef with over 10 years of experience. Families welcome!
Retro Tokyo: Trams, Street foods & Cat Temples in Setagaya
Take a nostalgic tour of Tokyo’s charming Setagaya ward! With the guidance of your knowledgeable host (KT), you’ll hop on a retro tram, stop by local cafes, sample tasty street foods and sweet snacks, and visit Gotokuji Cat Temple.
Tokyo Mystery Tour: Bike Ride, Unusual Museums, and More
Explore oddities and curiosities in Tokyo’s Meguro ward! With a guide by your side, hop on a bike & visit a mysterious museum, curious vending machine, climb a mysterious mountain, & enjoy some treats at a cool cafe.
Tokyo Vegan & Vegetarian Tofu Home Cooking Class (3 Dishes)
Discover the versatility of tofu in this home cooking class where you’ll make tofu hamburger steak, agedashi-tofu (deep fried tofu) and shiraae (salad with tofu dressing) with a seasoned host at her home in Tokyo’s Setagaya area.
Asakusa by Night: Bars and Culture
Take an enlightening tour through traditional Asakusa, walking through and learning about the history of each landmark. Finish the day by hopping between three distinct izakayas to wine and dine like the locals.
Asakusa Live Music Performance with Dinner
Experience Asakusa from an observation deck, and take to the streets for a more intimate look at must-see spots like Sensoji. Finish the experience with a dinner accompanied by lovely live performances with traditional Japanese instruments!
Akihabara Adventure: Anime, Gaming, & Street Food
Anime, gaming, and street food? Say no more. Join this whirlwind adventure tour to explore the backstreets of Akihabara, Tokyo’s otaku paradise. This professionally guided experience includes street foods, maid cafe entry, anime stores, and more.
Shinjuku Bar Hopping: Kabukicho, Omoide Yokocho & Golden Gai
This 3-hour private bar hopping tour in Shinjuku will take you to bars in Omoide Yokocho and Golden Gai, where you'll eat classic Japanese street foods, drink like the locals, and see popular landmarks like the Godzilla Head and Hanazono Shrine.
Traditional Table-Style Tea Ceremony in Tokyo (Setagaya)
A professional tea master leads this experience in Setagaya, Tokyo, where you can experience a traditional Japanese ceremony and sip on a refreshing cup of sencha green tea comfortably using tables and chairs in a traditional tatami room.
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.
Bike and Boat Tour of Asakusa, Tsukiji, and Fukagawa
Led by a bilingual guide, this adventurous tour takes you cycling through the backstreets of Asakusa, strolling through Tsukiji Fish Market, and cruising down the Sumida River on a boat, with a view of the stunning Tokyo skyline.
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.
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.
Sushi, Tea Ceremony, & Matcha-Making in Tokyo (Setagaya)
Learn about Japanese culture, customs, & traditions during this interactive experience in Tokyo’s charming Setagaya neighborhood. Enjoy a professionally made sushi lunch, a Japanese tea ceremony demonstration, & learn how to make & serve matcha tea.
Snack Bar Hopping in Harajuku: Eat, Drink and Play Games
This Harajuku night tour takes you to hidden bars for drinks, karaoke and socializing with friendly locals. Led by a snack bar expert, enjoy delicious food, fun activities, and a unique nighttime Tokyo adventure.
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.
Japanese Home Cooking Survival Series in Tokyo, Jan-Apr 2021
Join your friendly host Mayuko in her home kitchen for an intensive Japanese home-cooking bootcamp. Over the course of 4 classes, she will teach you all about the traditional ingredients and techniques used in home kitchens across Japan.
Traditional Sweets Making Workshop
Delve into the history of Japanese sweets and learn how to make nerikiri (traditional Japanese sweets) that look like edible art pieces with the help of an English-speaking nationally licensed instructor.
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.
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!
Kaiseki Bento Traditional Cuisine & Tea Ceremony
Have a taste of traditional Japanese cuisine with cha-kaiseki! Enjoy five beautiful dishes representing Japan’s nature and history, at a teahouse steeped in Japanese art and culture. Take part in the following tea ceremony for a complete experience.
Japanese Cooking: Fried Onigiri, Pork Soup, and Karaage
Learn how to make a trio of classic dishes at the oldest cooking school in Japan! You’ll make yaki onigiri, tonjiru soup, and karaage chicken while learning about Japanese culinary traditions from a professional instructor.
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!
Adachi Market, Street Food, & More in Kita-Senju & Shibamata
For those seeking a road less traveled in Tokyo, look no further. Join this walking tour through the neighborhoods of Kita-Senju & Shibamata. Fish markets, shopping streets, temples, Japanese gardens, old-world charm, & street foods await.
Hands-On Tokyo Cooking Class: Shogayaki (Ginger Pork)
Join Aoki-san, a certified cooking instructor, for a hands-on Japanese cooking class in Setagaya (Tokyo). Learn Japanese cooking techniques & make shogayaki (ginger pork) & side dishes (rice, miso soup, shredded cabbage salad, potato salad).
Nature Walk & Maki Sushi Cooking Class in Tokyo
Join a nature walk through serene local gardens in Setagaya, Tokyo, then embark on a maki sushi cooking adventure guided by a certified Japanese cooking instructor! Lunch includes your handmade maki sushi along with side dishes, dessert, & drinks.
Cute Character Sushi: Home Cooking Class with Noriko (Tokyo)
Join Noriko-san for a hands-on, social, & fun cooking class in Osaki (Tokyo). Make a bear-shaped sushi rolls, a cute character roll, & a heart-shaped rolled omelet. After you’ve sushi-rolled your heart out, enjoy your handmade meal.
Sake Tasting, Local Bars, and Izakaya Hopping in Shinbashi
Embark on sake tasting, visit local bars, & go izakaya hopping in Shinbashi – one of Tokyo’s famous salaryman districts. Explore the area, visit 3 izakaya & bars (one of which is a sake-tasting bar), & enjoy food & drinks at each stop.
Neon lights, skyscrapers, fantastic food — Tokyo needs no introduction. This is the city with the most Michelin stars in the world, spread across everything from traditional tempura restaurants to glitzy teppanyaki grill houses. Whatever gastronomic delight you’re craving, Tokyo has it in abundance.
Just check out the sheer range of food experiences this city has to offer, and you’re certain to find some to suit you. There are vegan ramen tours, sushi masterclasses, refined Japanese sake tastings, nighttime drinking tours — the list goes on and on. With byFood’s lineup of trusted local experts, you can navigate your way into whichever niche of the Japanese food scene takes your fancy.
Not only do our Tokyo food experiences offer the chance to make some great memories and new friends, they’re also the best way for foodies to maximize their time in Japan. Forget the language barriers and restrictive entry policies; these Tokyo food experiences are your chance to get right to the heart of the city’s food scene with zero fuss.