Vegetarian Dining Experiences(50)
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.
Tokyo National Museum Historic Teahouse Tour & Dining (Ueno)
Indulge in a premium dining course, learn to whisk matcha to enjoy with traditional sweets and bask in the sights of a historical treasure trove in this experience in a 280-year-old teahouse inside the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno.
Private Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Sweets Experience
A Japanese cultural practice that originated in Kyoto, take part in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony with a licensed tea ceremony instructor. Enjoy high-quality Kyoto matcha and intricate Japanese sweets, as you learn about tea ceremony etiquette.
Asakusa Sumo Wrestler Show & Lunch Experience (Tokyo)
Would you make a good sumo wrestler? Find out in this unique restaurant in Asakusa. Watch a Japanese dance performance and a sumo bout, eat a chanko nabe wrestler meal, and, if you’re brave, suit up and challenge a real sumo wrestler in the dohyo!
Luxury Cruise in Tokyo Bay: View of Skytree, Rainbow Bridge
Experience a beloved pastime of a bygone era aboard a private yakatabune (roofed boat). Cruise the Tokyo city waterways (Odaiba, Rainbow Bridge, Skytree), enjoy an elegant kaiseki meal prepared by renowned chefs, & more.
Sumo Wrestler Challenge and Lunch in Tokyo
Uncover the world of sumo less than 30 minutes from central Tokyo! At Yokozuna Tonkatsu Dosukoi Tanaka, you can feast on Chanko Nabe and Tonkatsu alongside a sumo match. After your meal, it’s your turn to square off with a former sumo wrestler.
Experience a Tea Ceremony in a 130-Year-Old Tearoom in Kyoto
Experience a Japanese tea ceremony in a 130-year-old townhouse in Kyoto! Learn about the history, culture, and etiquette of this ancient ritual, enjoy matcha with traditional Japanese sweets, and learn how to make matcha the traditional way.
Tea Ceremony, Matcha & Wagashi Making in a Kyoto Home
Join a tea ceremony experience in Kyoto! Learn about the history of Japanese tea, watch a ceremonial matcha demonstration, and make and enjoy matcha and traditional wagashi sweets. You’ll leave with newfound knowledge and unforgettable memories!
Tea Ceremony and Wagashi Making in Traditional Tea Room
Join this captivating, culturally immersive experience in the heart of Tokyo, in the tranquil setting of a traditional Japanese tea room. Enjoy a Japanese tea ceremony guided by a local expert, and learn about its history and etiquette.
Tea Ceremony w/ a Master in a Traditional Teahouse (Tokyo)
Step inside a traditional tearoom in the tranquil Otaguro Park in Tokyo’s Ogikubo district. Here, take part in a Japanese tea ceremony held by a master and enjoy authentic matcha while learning more about Japanese culture.
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 Ceremony (Sado), Matcha, & Wagashi-Making in Tokyo
Make wagashi (traditional Japanese desserts), matcha, & enjoy a tea ceremony (sado) demonstration in Tokyo’s quaint Setagaya neighborhood. This experience includes an expert, English-speaking guide & a take-home souvenir.
Private Japanese Tea Ceremony With a Tea Master (Okayama)
Experience a private Japanese tea ceremony with a Tea Master in Kurashiki, a charming city in Okayama. Witness a traditional tea ceremony, enjoy fresh matcha and wagashi, then make matcha yourself under the guidance of your Tea Master.
Table-Style Tea Ceremony Experience in Central Fukuoka
Immerse yourself in the serene ambiance of a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in central Fukuoka. Meet your host in Ohori Park, experience a tea ceremony led by a master, enjoy tea with sweets, and prepare matcha.
Traditional Nihonbashi: Lunch, Tea Ceremony & Tatami Making
Immerse yourself in traditions of time past in this cultural experience in the heart of Tokyo! You’ll enjoy a traditional tofu lunch prepared Edo-period style, a tatami coaster making workshop and a tea ceremony in Tokyo’s Nihonbashi district.
Osaka Tea Ceremony, Tasting, & Culture Tour
Experience an Osaka-style Japanese tea ceremony alongside an expert! You’ll participate in a tea ceremony, discover the surrounding customs and etiquette, then learn how to make matcha tea and enjoy sweet treats.
Tea Ceremony & Sweets at Tokyo’s Koboji Temple
Take a break from modern life and enjoy the calming atmosphere of a traditional tea ceremony! Learn the history and etiquette in a Buddhist temple in Tokyo and munch on traditional sweets. A flower arrangement option is also available.
Kyoto Tea Ceremony in a 150-Year-Old Higashiyama Townhouse
Experience the serenity of a Japanese tea ceremony and sample matcha and traditional confectioneries in this experience led by a tea instructor near Kyoto’s Kiyomizudera Temple in Ninenzaka.
Tokyo Ninja Food Experience
A fun time for the whole family, you’ll dress, train, and eat like a ninja during this immersive experience in Asakusa! Test out your shuriken, blowgun, and sword skills, then refuel with a ninja-themed menu followed by a casual tea ceremony.
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.
Japanese Tea Ceremony & Matcha with A Master (Tokyo)
Enter the world of Japanese tea in Tokyo! Witness a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, enjoy a fresh bowl of premium matcha, & then learn how to prepare tea as a master would. You’ll also learn about Japanese culture, zen principles, & more.
Japanese Tea Ceremony & Traditional Music Near Tokyo Disney
A local welcomes you into her home in this private experience near Tokyo Disney. Participate in a tea ceremony with traditional sweets and learn to play the koto, a Japanese string instrument, in this unique introduction to Japanese arts.
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!
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!
Private Hanami Cruising Along Asakusa on a Traditional Boat
See cherry blossoms, food stalls and paper lanterns of the Asakusa riverbank while cruising on a traditional yakatabune boat across the Sumida River. Enjoy a seasonal bento lunch with sweets while basking in the unique spring views of Tokyo.
Japanese Home Cooking Dining Experience in Tokyo
This casual and laidback experience allows traveling foodies to experience a true Japanese home-cooked meal inside a Tokyo residence. Host Marimo welcomes you into her home for a rare dining experience featuring delicious seasonal cooking.
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.
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.
Recent Reviews from GuestsVegetarian Dining Experiences in Japan
In a country as convenient and efficient as Japan (with 24/7 convenience stores located on every street), you would think that Japan has it all! But if you're a vegetarian in Japan, you might be faced with the challenges of finding something you can eat at restaurants, shops, and even the ready-made food aisles of supermarkets. Bento boxes usually include fish or meat products, and even miso soup is usually made with a fish-based dashi broth. But while it is important to be aware that Japanese cuisine relies heavily on the fishing industry (as should be expected of an archipelago surrounded by abundant waters), it is by no means impossible to find vegetarian food in Japan.
Don’t worry about invisible meat or fish ingredients! Find out what’s for dinner (or lunch) by browsing these vegetarian dining experiences in Japan. Restaurants in Japan are becoming more and more accommodating to those with dietary restrictions like vegetarianism. So why not show your support for vegetarian restaurants in Japan and chefs who are striving to provide plant-based meals to guests from abroad! Join a vegetarian dining experience in Japan, right here on byFood.
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