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TOKYO

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.

from¥12,800
Cooking Classes
OITA

Kyushu Cooking Class: Make Beppu’s Noodle Soup (Dango Jiru)

In this cozy private cooking class, you’ll learn to make dango jiru, Oita’s comfort noodle soup, under the guidance of locals. You can also opt to make ramen noodles or onigiri (rice balls) with miso soup instead, and enjoy your hearty meal together.

from¥7,000
Rain or shine
Food Tours
HIROSHIMA

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.

from¥5,000
With matcha
Cooking Classes
KYOTO

Kyoto-Style Sushi Making Class in a Traditional Restaurant

Step into a sushi restaurant near Nijo Castle and the Kyoto Gyoen National Garden for a class on traditional sushi. You’ll craft a chirashizushi bowl and make oshizushi (pressed sushi) under expert guidance and enjoy a delicious meal.

from¥8,800
Cooking Classes
OSAKA

Osaka Breakfast-Making Class: Japanese Onigiri & Miso Soup

Put on your apron and create your own onigiri and miso soup, two of Japan’s beloved breakfast and all-day snacks, in a cozy home kitchen in Namba using an original recipe. Gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options are available.

from¥7,000
Cooking Classes
OSAKA

Osaka Home Party: Hot Pot Cooking Class Near Namba

Discover why Japanese hot pot is one of the most comforting communal dishes in Japan with this fun-filled, family-friendly experience near Namba. In a cozy home party setting, you'll learn to make nabe using an original recipe with your host.

from¥12,000
Cooking Classes
OSAKA

Vegan & Halal Cooking in Osaka: Make a Ichiju Sansai Meal

Healthy, balanced, and delicious Japanese cuisine made halal, vegan and vegetarian-friendly — delve into the essence of traditional cooking with the ichiju sansai meal structure in this welcoming Osaka cooking class in Namba.

from¥15,000
Cooking Classes
OSAKA

Osaka Temaki Sushi Making & Home Party Near Namba

Become a skilled sushi maker in this hands-on temaki sushi experience. Personalize your creations with seven different fillings and enjoy them in a vibrant home-party setting with your host in their stylish Osaka kitchen.

from¥15,000
Cooking Classes
OSAKA

Osaka Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class (Vegan & Halal Options)

Join an immersive, customizable ramen cooking class in Osaka and uncover the secrets to crafting an umami-rich broth in this fun, hands-on workshop. Options for vegetarian, vegan, halal and Buddhist diets are available.

from¥15,000
Tastings
TOKYO

10 Kinds of Matcha Tasting & Matcha-Making Session (Tokyo)

Deepen your understanding of matcha tea with a former tea farmer and matcha expert. Try eight kinds of tea from across Japan, each with different colors and aromas, learn the best way to whisk frothy matcha and enjoy matcha latte and sweets.

from¥8,800
Tea experience
Food Tours
AICHI

Nagoya Breakfast Tour: 2 Morning Coffee Sets w/ Local Host

Spend a relaxing morning like a local would in this breakfast tour of Nagoya. A friendly host will take you to two different coffee shops where you learn about traditional Japanese food culture and table manners over coffee and sandwiches.

from¥5,000
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
KYOTO

Washoku Cooking Class in Kyoto: Traditional Japanese Food

Join a fun Kyoto cooking class and master Japanese home cooking! Learn to make chicken or fish, Japanese-style omelet, miso soup, and sweets with an experienced instructor and discover the flavors and culture of Japan in a new light.

from¥12,000
Private Experience
Tastings
KAGOSHIMA

Kagoshima Whisky Tasting and Distillery Tour

Learn about Kagoshima whisky and sip on its finest blends in this tour for whisky lovers. Visit two distilleries, partake in whisky tastings and enjoy lunch overlooking a peaceful Japanese garden. Pick-up and drop-off in Kagoshima City is included.

from¥22,250
Has a gift
Food Tours
TOKYO

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).

from¥10,000
Tabehoudai
Cooking Classes
KANAGAWA

Seasonal Wagashi Sweets Making Class in Yokohama

Make seasonal wagashi sweets in Yokohama! Enjoy a sweet and cute wagashi treat with a cup of matcha tea expertly prepared by the host, a tea ceremony master. This wagashi making class can also be complemented with a tea ceremony (see options)!

from¥7,500
Food Tours
SAGA

Kyushu Street Food: Yatai Food Tour in Karatsu (Saga)

Exploring the fascinating street food scene of historical Karatsu City in Saga, dining at several yatai street food stalls tucked under railroad tracks where you’ll try Kyushu delicacies like squid shumai dumplings and champon.

from¥20,000
Personal chef
Cooking Classes
HYOGO

Kobe Cooking Class: Make Tempura & Udon Noodles

While in Kobe, learn how to make two classic Japanese dishes, udon noodles and tempura fritters, and enjoy both in a delicious tempura udon lunch with a friendly local in their home kitchen.

from¥7,700
Has a gift
Cooking Classes
HYOGO

Sushi Making Class in Kobe: Home Cooking in a Cozy Home

Right at the kitchen counter of a friendly local’s home in Kobe, learn the secrets to make colorful and delicious makizushi rolls. Then, complete your meal with miso soup and enjoy your meal together while you learn more about daily life in Kobe.

from¥7,700
Has a gift
Food Tours
OSAKA

Downtown Osaka Foodie Bike Tour

Breeze your way through Osaka’s colorful streets, exploring local neighborhoods and sampling unique foods along the way in this customizable bicycle tour with an English-speaking guide that will be designed according to your preferences.

from¥14,000
Cooking Classes
KANAGAWA

Tempura Class in Ninomiya (Near Mt. Fuji)

Crunchy and delicious, make crispy tempura in this family-friendly class in Ninomiya, near Mt Fuji, Hakone and Izu. Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan tempura options are available!

from¥6,000
Food Tours
HYOGO

Shioya Food Tour in a Local Fishing Town

On this tour, your guide will introduce her hometown, a fishing village in Kochi that’s sandwiched between mountain and sea. Explore the harbor, sample nori (dried seaweed paper), and snack your way through a local market!

from¥12,000
Dining Experiences
KAGOSHIMA

A Thrilling Meal! Vegan Lunch Cruise Near Active Volcano

Experience mother nature’s beauty and power with a cruise tour around Kagoshima’s iconic active volcano, Sakurajima! While on the 3-hour tour, enjoy the tastes of Kagoshima through a delicious, plant-based meal and tea.

from¥21,333
Food Tours
TOKYO

Nakameguro Afternoon Food Stroll: Chic and Unique

Take a day tour around quaint Nakameguro with an experienced tour guide! Visit several lovely boutiques and delicious snack shops, and sit down for a lovely lunch at a chic local restaurant.

from¥31,900
Free drinks
Dining Experiences
SHIGA

Local Artisans, Japanese Food, & Walking Tour in Shiga

Take a nature, history, & culture lover experience through Samegai-juku & Kaminyu in the picturesque Shiga Prefecture (near Kyoto)! Tour mountain villages, enjoy local cuisine, engage with artisans, & get your steps in on this guided walking tour.

from¥16,000
With lunch
Private Experience
Food Tours
SHIZUOKA

Flavors of Mt. Fuji Food Tour with Shinkansen Bullet Train

In the foothills of Mt. Fuji, this food tour will introduce you to the delights of Shizuoka. Visit cultural sites like Fujisan Sengen Shrine and 6 food stops, including an 80-year-old soba restaurant and a sweets shop with handmade confections.

from¥62,000
(1)
Regional food
Cooking Classes
KANAGAWA

Vegetarian Sushi Making Class in Ninomiya, Kanagawa

In this experience, you'll learn how to make vegetarian sushi with local hosts in Ninomiya, a perfect stop if you’re on your way to Mt. Fuji, the hot springs of Izu, Odawara or Hakone!

from¥6,000
(1)
Cooking Classes
KANAGAWA

Vegan Sushi Making Class in Ninomiya, Kanagawa

Vegans, this is the plant-based sushi cooking class for you!

from¥6,000
(1)
Cooking Classes
KANAGAWA

Japanese Sweets Class in Yokohama: Make Nerikiri Wagashi

The perfect accompaniment to matcha, nerikiri wagashi are traditional Japanese confectioneries. Learn to make these sweet delicacies with a certified instructor and enjoy a delectable tea time in this private class in Yokohama.

from¥8,000
(1)
Private Experience
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Ken was a friendly guide. He took us to some fun izakayas. We enjoyed night of good conversations over delicious food with our group.
Lena Nguyen
November 14, 2024
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Food Tour Adventure in Hiroshima at Night
Food Tours
We had a wonderful evening with Karim and the other guests on the tour. We learnt a lot and saw parts of Gion that we would not have found by ourselves. The food at both restaurants was delicious. Thank you, Karim
Francis Heyes
November 13, 2024
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Small Group, All-Inclusive Kyoto Night Food and Culture Tour
Food Tours
The hosts were very welcoming and friendly, making sure to adapt to my 10-year-old daughter. We really appreciated being able to take home the recipes and photos taken during the activity. We learned a lot!
Elise Dumouchel
November 12, 2024
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Make Nigiri, Sushi Rolls, and Japanese Side Dishes
Cooking Classes
This is more than just a food tour, Kevin gave us a good intro into living in Osaka. It definitely gives you are local eating experience. I recommend you don’t eat any anything before you go because you get heaps to eat and the drinks are full size. Highly recommended.
Jenifer Codognotto
November 12, 2024
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Engaging, Immersive Osaka Foodhood Tour (15 foods, 3 drinks)
Food Tours
We found our tea experience to be wonderful and very special. We learnt about the matcha tea rituals, and the meanings associated with it all. Our host was delightful and very informative. We loved every minute of our time with her. I highly recommend doing this experience.
Elizabeth A Murphy
November 12, 2024
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Table-Style Tea Ceremony Experience in Central Fukuoka
Food Tours

Discover the Best Vegetarian Food Experiences

Are you a vegetarian searching for delicious and unique food experiences? Look no further! Japan, a country famed for its culinary brilliance, offers a plethora of vegetarian food options that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. From traditional dishes to innovative creations, there's something here for every vegetarian food lover. Join us as we explore some of the best vegetarian food experiences that Japan has to offer.

Traditional Vegetarian Delights

Japan’s rich culinary culture offers an array of vegetarian delights, many of which are steeped in tradition. A cornerstone of Japanese vegetarian cuisine is Shojin Ryori, a type of Buddhist cuisine developed by monks. This dining experience is not only meat-free but also free of strong flavors such as garlic and chives to maintain a pure taste. Shojin Ryori is centered around natural ingredients, seasonal vegetables, tofu, and rice, making it a wholesome and spiritual dining experience.

Another staple in Japanese vegetarian options is Tempura, which has a variety of vegetables like sweet potatoes, mushrooms, and bell peppers dipped in a light batter and fried till golden and crispy. Served with a delicate dipping sauce, vegetarian tempura provides a perfect blend of textures and flavors.

Sushi lovers can indulge in vegetarian varieties of this classic Japanese dish. Options range from simple cucumber rolls and avocado rolls to more elaborate creations featuring pickled vegetables, and even faux seafood made from plant-based ingredients.

Modern Vegetarian Innovations

Contemporary chefs in Japan are pushing the boundaries of vegetarian cuisine with innovative dishes that appeal to both locals and tourists alike. There is a burgeoning trend of using plant-based substitutes to create vegetarian-friendly versions of traditionally meat-based dishes. Popular options include vegetarian ramen, where the broth is made from vegetables or seaweed, topped with an array of fungi and vegetables.

Bento boxes have also evolved with vegetarian-friendly choices. These beautifully arranged meals offer a balanced combination of grains, proteins, and vegetables, typically including items such as grilled tofu, seasonal salads, and vegetable tempura.

Cooking Classes and Culinary Tours

For those who want to dive deeper into Japanese vegetarian cuisine, participating in a cooking class or culinary tour can be an enriching experience. Experienced chefs offer classes where you can learn to make traditional vegetarian dishes such as fresh sushi rolls, tasty tempura, or a complete Shojin Ryori meal. Culinary tours also offer a unique perspective, often guiding you through local markets where you can sample fresh produce and try out vegetarian street food.

With these varied and delicious options, Japan proves to be a perfect destination for vegetarian food enthusiasts. Whether you are indulging in traditional Japanese meals or exploring modern vegetarian innovations, your taste buds will be delighted with the incredible flavors and textures inherent in Japanese vegetarian cuisine.

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