Vegan Food Tours(104)
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.
Private Tea Ceremony in a 100-Year-Old House in Beppu
Immerse yourself in the traditional art of Japanese tea ceremony in a 100-year-old townhouse near Beppu Station in Shikoku’s famous hot spring region. Experience a tea ceremony with an expert and enjoy matcha and traditional Japanese sweets.
Tsukiji Outer Market Tour and Unlimited Sake Tasting
Explore the Tsukiji outer market with a fish expert and sake seminar guide. Buy a variety of food from the market to enjoy at a private sake salon with unlimited sake tastings.
Traditional Soy Sauce-Making & Brewery Tour in Hamamatsu
Calling all soy sauce lovers! Explore the world of Japan’s supreme condiment with a historic shoyu (soy sauce) brewery tour, make your very own bottle of soy sauce, try various soy sauce products (including ice cream), & take some saucy souvenirs!
Private Kyoto Tour: Coffee & Shopping with a Local Foodie
Enjoy a private tour of Kyoto with Midori, a local foodie! Get to know her over coffee, and she’ll take you out to explore the city, picking places according to your interests. Finish your tour at a coffee shop selected especially for you.
Friendly Wagashi Making and Tea Ceremony in Central Tokyo
The perfect tea ceremony experience for beginners! Enjoy making seasonal wagashi (Japanese sweets) and learning the art of the Japanese tea ceremony. The tea master will perform the ceremony, and then you’ll get to prepare the matcha yourself!
Mountaintop Tea Ceremony & Breakfast in Hiroshima
Embark on a nature lover's adventure in Hiroshima with a mountaintop tea ceremony experience! Hike through serene forests, savor a traditional Japanese breakfast, matcha tea with a breathtaking city view alongside your knowledgeable guide.
Tsukiji & Asakusa: Tokyo Culinary & Cultural Walking Tour
Explore two of Tokyo’s vibrant food scenes on our delectable culinary tour in Tsukiji and Asakusa! Sample the freshest sushi at Tsukiji Outer Market, then savor the traditional flavors and street foods of Asakusa, Tokyo’s most historic neighborhood.
Tea Ceremony, Matcha-Making, & Kimono Experience in Okinawa
Join a unique hands-on learning experience guided by a tea ceremony expert in Okinawa. Change into a simple kimono, watch a Japanese tea ceremony, learn etiquette & customs, enjoy Okinawan sweets, make matcha, & participate in a photoshoot.
Hakata Food Tour: 7 Dishes & 4 Drinks at 4 Yatai Stalls
In this private yatai-hopping tour, enjoy dinner and drinks at up to four yatai food stalls in Nagahama and Neo-Nakasu, two distinctive yatai areas in Hakata, with a local expert foodie guide. Hotel pick-up and transportation by taxi are included!
Backstreets of Shibamata Private Bike Tour w/ Lunch & Coffee
Step out of the Tokyo tourist circuit and explore the quaint neighborhood of Shibamata by bike. Cycle through nostalgic retro shops and enjoy delicious local specialties in this private tour that includes lunch and coffee.
Shizuoka Tea Tour: Blend Tea, Meet Farmers & Tour the Fields
Experience Shizuoka’s rich tea culture in this guided tour. Visit long-standing wholesalers, blend your own tea using locally sourced leaves, blend the tea, and stroll terraced tea fields where you can meet and interact with local farmers.
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!
Tea Ceremony Class or Local Tea Tasting in Kagoshima City
Learn how to serve matcha in the traditional style of a Japanese tea ceremony or learn to serve and taste five different kinds of Kagoshima tea in this unique tea experience in Kagoshima City.
Food & Cultural Walking Tour Around Zenkoji Temple in Nagano
Chat with locals as you wander about the Zenkoji Temple area in Nagano, the heart of the prefectural capital. Snack on oyaki and other local delicacies along the way. Tea and sake included!
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.
Osaka Sumo Show: All-You-Can-Eat Lunch & Kimono Experience
In this family-friendly experience, watch a sumo bout while enjoying a hearty “sumo stew” in an all-you-can-eat restaurant in Osaka produced by former ozeki wrestler Konishiki Yasokichi where you can interact with real sumo wrestlers.
Kannawa Onsen Tour & Hot Spring Cooking in Beppu
In this private tour, a local guide will take you to explore Kannawa, a hot spring area in the hells of Beppu. Enjoy the hot springs (by either soaking or steaming) and prepare the local comfort food (jigokumushi) with hot spring steam.
Make Your Own Soy Sauce in Japan’s Old Capital (Asuka, Nara)
Explore historical sites in Japan’s ancient capital: Asuka, Nara! In this private experience, you’ll make your own soy sauce in a brewery with over 100 years of history and enjoy a traditional skewered dumpling treat (mitarashi dango) with tea.
Ramen Bike Tour in Tokyo With the Ramen Adventurer
Breeze through Tokyo on two wheels to enjoy two delicious bowls of ramen at two distinct restaurants handpicked by a ramen expert on this customizable bike ramen tour where you can explore the city and enjoy its delicious ramen.
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.
Tea Tour in Sayama (Saitama): Tour a +100-Year-Old Tea Farm
Only an hour away from Tokyo by train, unwind in the peaceful tea fields of Sayama in Saitama Prefecture. Interact with farmers, tour the fields, and enjoy freshly brewed tea while delving into the area’s fascinating tea culture.
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).
Kamakura Walking Tour: Great Buddha Temple, Lunch & Tea
Take a day off from Tokyo to explore Kamakura’s attractions in this private tour! Hike Genjiyama Park, see the Great Buddha and have lunch at a local restaurant! Ride on the Enoshima Dentetsu Line, and enjoy tea and sweets at a traditional tea house.
Historical Sake Brewery Tour & Tasting in Western Tokyo
Take a break from the bustle of the city in a historical sake brewery in western Tokyo where you can learn about the production, history, and culture of Japan’s national drink while sipping on fresh brews with producers and a sake expert.
Tokyo Halal Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class & Supermarket Tour
Enjoy a halal Japanese cooking in Tokyo! Learn to read labels and find ingredients in a Japanese supermarket, and enjoy a cooking class where you’ll make delicious ramen and gyoza with halal-certified ingredients to enjoy with green tea pudding.
Bamboo Noodle Lunch in Beppu: Catch Nagashi Somen Noodles
Experience a thrilling Japanese summer tradition — nagashi somen! Catch noodles flowing down a bamboo slide, dip them in sauce and enjoy them with condiments in this fun family-friendly experience in a 100-year-old renovated house in Beppu.
Vegan Food Tours in Japan
The vegan lifestyle is gaining traction in Japan, especially in large cities like Tokyo, but it can still be difficult to find traditional Japanese foods that are vegan. Vegans in Japan might face difficulties due to lack of awareness of the diet or very few options. Thankfully, you don’t have to sacrifice your values to enjoy a delicious meal during your Japan trip. Plant-based friends, here you’ll find some of the best vegan food tours in Japan.
There are many vegan food tours in Tokyo because of the high concentration of vegan restaurants in Japan’s capital. But if you’re traveling outside of Japan, you’ll also find that there are vegan food tours in Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Miyagi, and Saitama, to name a few other prefectures. Experience a tea farm tour, traditional tea ceremony, local street food, regional wineries, and more! Vegan food in Japan is becoming more and more accessible, so you can enjoy your favorite Japanese dishes, with just a few substitutions. Explore plant-based food tours in Japan and discover your new favorite Japanese food! On these tours, you’ll not only eat delicious food, but also meet locals and fellow travelers, learn about new areas in Japan, and immerse yourself in local culture.