Vegan Food Tours(104)
Beppu Lunch Food Tour: Onsen Coffee & Regional Food
Come for the hot springs, stay for the food! In this Beppu food tour, you’ll try rice rolls and fried chicken at a local market, bite into freshly baked treats at a Japanese bakery and sip coffee made from hot spring water from the local onsen.
Shinjuku Sightseeing Tour with Traditional Japanese Lunch
Explore Shinjuku with an experienced guide! Be amazed by the panoramic views of Tokyo from the Metropolitan Government observatory, eat a traditional Japanese meal, see the Godzilla Head and Golden Gai, and wrap up with some delicious ramen.
Tea Ceremony in a 100-Year-Old Hiroshima Confectionery Shop
Only 5 minutes’ walk from the Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome, step into a confectionery shop with a history spanning over 100 years for a table-style tea ceremony. You’ll also whisk your own tea and taste traditional sweets.
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).
Seto Inland Sea Leisure Cruise and Food Tour in Hiroshima
Board a boat and soak in magnificent views of Hiroshima’s Seto Inland Sea and coastline. Enjoy a lunch of local delicacies, your choice of anago (eel) or fresh oysters. After the cruise, try an iconic souvenir sweet from the Hiroshima area.
Matsumoto Castle, Sake & Street Food Walking Tour in Nagano
See the best of Nagano on this guided walking tour! Matsumoto Castle, sake tasting and food – It doesn’t get better, folks. Join this whirlwind walking tour of Nagano that combines Japanese culture, history, food, drinks, & more.
Kagurazaka Lunch & Private Walking Tour with a Foodie Guide
Enjoy a walking tour of Kagurazaka, a former geisha district dubbed Tokyo’s little Paris. For lunch, enjoy ramen or a Japanese traditional meal at a restaurant picked especially for you! Wrap up the day with coffee or tea at a nostalgic cafe.
Kagurazaka Dinner & Walking Tour with a Foodie Guide
Discover the charm of Kagurazaka at night in this custom walking tour and dining experience! Dubbed Tokyo’s little Paris, Kagurazaka is a former geisha district in Shinjuku. Explore the area with a guide, and wine and dine at a local restaurant!
Kyoto Gion & Higashiyama Tour w/ Lunch (Halal/Vegan Options)
Explore the quintessential sights of Kyoto with a guide! Stroll the quaint streets of Gion, stopping at temples and shrines, enjoy lunch suited to your dietary needs at Nishiki Market, and cross the iconic torii gates of Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine.
Private Tour & Vinegar Experience in Uchiko, Ehime (Shikoku)
Spend a day learning about history, tasting vinegar, and preparing regional foods in Uchiko town, Ehime Prefecture. See the town’s historical sights, like the Uchikoza Theater, in this unique tour that mixes history with hands-on workshops.
Sapporo Private Tour w/ Lunch (Halal & Vegan Options)
Taste Sapporo specialties in this gourmet tour of the city with a local guide! Visit a seafood market, make your own Shiroi Koibito cookies, and see the city from above in a unique ski jumping observation platform. Halal ramen lunch included!
Kyoto Private Vegan Walking Tour w/ Lunch or Dinner
Explore Kyoto’s vegan scene! Stroll the city’s historical streets with a guide, sample vegan foods at four different shops, interact with shopkeepers, and learn about the area’s traditional crafts. Wrap up with a decadent meal at a vegan restaurant.
Hiroshima Lacquer Studio Tour & Workshop With a Gift
Meet contemporary Japanese lacquerware master Naoya Takayama in his Hiroshima studio for an insider’s view of the craft. Discover his original techniques, paint lacquer under his personalized instruction, and take home a souvenir by the artist.
Tokyo Sake Tour: Shrines, Temples & Izakaya Hopping
Enjoy Tokyo’s lively nightlife in this sake-themed outing that includes touring sake-related shrines and temples while learning about their history and customs, then clinking cups of sake with locals in two izakaya restaurants.
Explore Beppu’s Myoban Hot Springs & Steamed Foods
Join a friendly local guide as they show you around the magical Myoban Onsen. In this private tour, you’ll visit a world heritage site, bathe in an open-air hot spring, steam foods using hot spring water and try Beppu’s famous hell-steamed pudding.
All About Rice: Private One-Night Farm Stay in Tsu, Mie
Embark on a journey through the countryside and enjoy a private overnight stay in a farm in Tsu, Mie Prefecture. Meditate at a local temple, meet farmers, and learn about organic rice harvesting methods. Dinner, breakfast and lunch are included.
Private Japanese Rice Farm Tour w/ Lunch in Tsu, Mie
Explore Japanese rice culture in this private farm tour in the countryside of Tsu, Mie Prefecture. Interact with farmers, learn about rice production and cooking, and enjoy a delicious meal with Matsusaka beef and other local Mie specialties.
Private Mie Farm Tour: Temple Meditation & Rice Experience
Revitalize body and mind in this private experience in rural Tsu, Mie Prefecture. You’ll meditate at a historical local temple, stroll the village, interact with farmers, learn about rice production, and enjoy a delicious lunch.
Yakuzen Organic Harvesting, Cooking & Lunch in Asuka, Nara
Revitalize mind and body in this unique experience in Asuka, Nara, Japan’s first capital. You’ll harvest vegetables in an organic farm and attend a cooking lecture by an expert in yakuzen, medicinal cooking based on traditional Chinese medicine.
Shibuya Evening Tour: Vegan Ramen, Matcha, Games & More
Let a local guide lead you through the bustling streets of Shibuya in this vegan-friendly tour! Slurp delicious vegan ramen noodles, enjoy matcha and desserts with a view of Shibuya Scramble Square, and play arcade games in an unforgettable evening.
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.