Chicken Omurice Cooking Class in Shibuya (Tokyo)
Few foods provide more comfort than the savory chicken rice topped with a fluffy Japanese-style omelet, a combination known as “omurice”. In this cooking class, discover how to make this dish with pro cooking instructors in Shibuya’s Ebisu area.
Shibuya Cooking Class: Make Gyoza From Scratch
Make Japan’s most famous dumplings (gyoza) from scratch in this cooking class in Shibuya’s Ebisu district. Guided by experienced hosts with a decade of culinary experience, knead the dough, fill each dumpling and fry them until juicy and golden.
Sumida Hokusai Museum Before-Hours Tour w/ Sushi & Matcha
This exclusive experience starts with a private before-hours private viewing of Sumida Hokusai Museum with its curator and an English-speaking guide, followed by a ukiyo-e screen making workshop and an Edomae sushi meal with sake, matcha and sweets.
Meguro Exclusive Omakase Dining w/ Pro Photographer (Tokyo)
In this exclusive omakase experience, enjoy a multi-course dinner in a members-only restaurant and sip sake at a sushi bar. Your host is a pro photographer who will capture great snapshots of the evening. Eight dishes and three drinks are included!
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!
Sushi Making Class & Omakase Lunch at Sushi Hajime (Shibuya)
Discover the art of sushi making in this masterclass led by Chef Takahoshi Hiroshi at Sushi Hajime, a cozy underground sushi restaurant near Shibuya Station. After the class, enjoy a sushi lunch with sake, dessert and tea.
Izakaya Hopping in Kamata – Tokyo
Go izakaya hopping in Kamata, a neighborhood you won’t find in your typical Tokyo tourist guidebook. You’ll explore the local food streets, visit two izakayas, enjoy food & drinks at each stop, & wander down a local shopping street.
Tea and Drinks: Tokyo Tea-Based Izakaya Bars Tour
Venture into unique Tokyo bars that serve tea-based cocktails (chawari) in this alternative exploration of Tokyo’s unique nightlife in this guided tour in Gakugeidaigaku in Meguro. Three tea-based foods and three drinks are included.
Premium Tea-Based Dining Experience in Tokyo with Drinks
In this unique guided dining experience, enjoy tea-based beverages and fine dining in two trendy Tokyo restaurants with a knowledgeable guide. You’ll enjoy a course meal, take part in a tea-making workshop and enjoy tea-based drinks.
Vegan Curry & Miso Cooking Class in Asakusabashi (Tokyo)
Learn classic Japanese recipes made vegan in this hands-on cooking class in Tokyo’s Asakusabashi district. Join your host, Amita, who will teach you the skills to make vegan Japanese curry and miso soup, and enjoy dessert and unlimited drinks.
Japanese Home Cooking & Dashi Broth Masterclass in Tokyo
Learn everything there is to know about katsuobushi (bonito) shaving and dashi-making in this hands-on Tokyo cooking class. Master traditional Japanese cooking techniques passed on from generations to bring authentic flavors to your kitchen.
Crispy Fried Chicken Bento Cooking Class in Tokyo
Learn to make a colorful and mouth watering packed lunch, Japanese-style! In this class, you'll craft a delicious bento with crispy fried chicken, guided by a friendly local host at her renovated home kitchen.
Two Types of Sushi Rolls & Tempura Cooking Class in Tokyo
In this hands-on class in a Tokyo suburb near Ikebukuro, learn to craft two kinds of sushi rolls (futomaki and hosomaki) and tempura with the guidance from a friendly local chef at her renovated home kitchen.
Tokyo Home Cooking: Make Umami Mushroom Rice Donabe
Unlock the secrets of umami with Chef Mika as you craft authentic dishes like mushroom takikomi dohan and agedashi tofu. Explore the rich, savory flavors of Japanese cuisine in this hands-on culinary adventure.
Shabu Shabu Hot Pot Home Cooking Class in Tokyo
Share a comforting Japanese-style hot pot with a friendly host in her cozy Tokyo home. You’ll make and enjoy shabu-shabu, a rich umami broth with wagyu, vegetables, mushrooms, and tofu, and add ramen to the pot to make it even more delicious!
Tokyo Sushi Making Class: Make Temari & Oshi Sushi
Take part in an authentic Japanese home-cooking experience to learn the art of oshi (pressed sushi) and temari, cute rice balls with toppings, during this sushi-making class in Setagaya ward, Tokyo, led by friendly host Chef Morimi.
Tofu Home Cooking Class in Tokyo: Make Three Tofu 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.
Japanese-Style Tonkatsu Curry Cooking Class in Tokyo
Learn how to make a home-style Japanese curry rice with tonkatsu cutlets, fried ebi (shrimp) and potato salad during this authentic Japanese home cooking experience at Chef Morimi’s kitchen in Setagaya, Tokyo.
Tokyo Ramen Making Class With a Michelin Chef
In this ramen-making class, discover the secrets for a perfect bowl, from making the broth to kneading the noodles, with personal guidance from a Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded chef specializing in ramen in a restaurant in Setagaya, Tokyo.
Sushi-Making Class & Sake Tasting in a Shibuya Restaurant
Led by a professional sushi chef with 20 years of experience, learn how to prepare, cut, roll and eat 15 pieces of sushi, including nigiri and temaki, during a sushi-making class. You’ll then enjoy your sushi paired with 10 types of sake.
Sake Tasting in Shinjuku: Three Kinds of Sake & Snacks
Compare three different types of sake to each other at this elegant tasting experience, where you’ll learn about the different tastes, colors and aromas that sake can have. Small bites that pair well with your chosen sake are included.
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.
Tokyo Hipster Bike Tour: Hidden Backstreets & Feel-Good Food
Avoid the crowds and tour the backstreets of Tokyo by bike! Ride around Musashi-Koyama and Meguro, stop at cool cafes, local eateries, visit a peaceful temple, and ride along the Meguro River. This tour includes your bike, helmet, food, and snacks!
Ultimate Karaoke, All-You-Can-Drink, & “Depachika” Food Tour
Join this whirlwind Tokyo nightlife experience to explore the wonderland of "depachika" food halls, grab some tasty bites, then belt it out at a karaoke room (all-you-can-drink package included).
Make 2 Kinds of Mochi Sweets in Tokyo: Dango & Daifuku
Make colorful Japanese wagashi at a hands-on confectionery class in Tokyo (Kitaminemachi). Join Satoko, an instructor from the Wagashi Promotion Association of Japan, to make seasonal fruit daifuku and sanshoku dango.
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).
Wagashi: Japanese Sweets Making Class in Tokyo (5 Options)
Try your hand at making traditional Japanese sweets in Setagaya, Tokyo! Choose from 5 classes and make your wagashi of choice: fruit daifuku, nerikiri, hanami dango skewers, and more, with certified wagashi instructor Kaoru.
Asakusa Walking Tour: Street Foods, Snacks & Wagyu Lunch
See the sights of Asakusa in this walking tour that includes matcha, ice cream, dango, sushi and more. You’ll visit the Sensoji Temple, shop at the Sanrio Gift Gate Shop and enjoy a melt-in-your-mouth wagyu beef dinner.
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.