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HIROSHIMA

Hiroshima Ini Rice Terraces Private Tour & Cooking (Akiota)

In this private tour by chartered car, travel from Hiroshima Station to the rice paddies of Akiota, where you’ll immerse yourself in rice culture, learn to cook authentic Japanese food using local ingredients and try local sweets.

from¥26,000
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Private Tsukiji Market Visit & Sushi-Making in Ikebukuro

Learn all about sushi-making with a certified guide interpreter, from choosing fresh ingredients to enjoying a delicious sushi meal, in this private Tsukiji Outer Market visit followed by a sushi making class in Ikebukuro.

from¥12,000
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Ikebukuro Sushi Making Class (Vegan & Vegetarian Options)

Fall in love with sushi making in this fun and engaging home cooking class in Ikebukuro. Cut tuna, prepare sushi rice, grate wasabi and assemble three kinds of sushi to enjoy with a steamy bowl of miso soup. Vegan and vegetarian options available!

from¥10,000
Private Experience
Food Tours
NARA

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.

from¥35,000
Cooking Classes
KANAGAWA

Vegan Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Kanagawa

Dive into a healthier lifestyle with this plant-based take on traditional Japanese ramen and gyoza dishes. Join a group of experienced cooks as they guide you through how to make your very own delicious and vegan Japanese food.

from¥14,000
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Tea Ceremony & Sweets Making in Ikegami Baien (Tokyo)

This experience incorporates mindfulness into traditional Japanese practices. Make Mt. Fuji-shaped confectioneries, meditate and participate in a Japanese tea ceremony against the colorful backdrop of the tranquil Ikegami Baien garden in Tokyo.

from¥15,000
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Family-Friendly Tokyo Home Party: Home Cooking Class & Meal

Experience an authentic Japanese home party in a cozy home in the suburbs of Western Tokyo. Aki, your local host, will take you shopping and share her best home cooking recipes before sharing a delicious meal in a family-friendly home party.

from¥13,000
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Temari Sushi Making Class in Shinagawa (Tokyo)

Round, cute and colorful, temari sushi is both fun and easy to make. Learn this creative style of sushi-making with an experienced host in this home cooking class in Tokyo and enjoy your meal with miso soup, rolled omelet, a side dish and dessert.

from¥13,000
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Tokyo Home Cooking: Make Maki Sushi Rolls in Shinagawa

Roll maki sushi in this fun cooking class in central Tokyo’s Shinagawa district. You’ll learn new recipes, discover Japanese home cooking secrets, and enjoy a delicious sushi meal with a steamy bowl of miso soup.

from¥13,000
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Tokyo Lunch: Make a Traditional Japanese Bento in Shinagawa

Uncover the secrets to a picture-perfect bento lunch that tastes as good as it looks in this home cooking class with a friendly cooking instructor in Shinagawa. You’ll make Japanese-style fried chicken, onigiri rice balls, rolled omelet and more.

from¥13,000
Cooking Classes
OSAKA

Osaka Cooking Class: Tempura & Udon in a 90-Year-Old House

Step into a renovated 90-year-old townhouse in Osaka for a charming cooking class. Learn to make a rich udon dish (warm or cold) with a soy sauce base and deep fry tempura fritters to use as toppings. Enjoy lunch and take home a cute souvenir!

from¥9,900
Has a gift
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Temaki Sushi Making Class in Shinagawa (Tokyo)

It’s a sushi party! Make hand-rolled sushi (temaki) with your favorite fillings in this home cooking class with a friendly host in Tokyo’s central district of Shinagawa. Complete your meal with miso soup, a side dish and dessert.

from¥13,000
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Chicken Teriyaki Cooking Class in Shinagawa (Tokyo)

In this Tokyo cooking class, learn to make a classic chicken teriyaki and several other Japanese home cooking staples like savory omelet and miso soup, then enjoy your meal with your host at her lovely kitchen in Shinagawa.

from¥13,000
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Tempura & Maki Sushi Cooking Class in Shinagawa (Tokyo)

Discover why sushi and tempura go so well together in this home cooking class in Shinagawa. Learn to roll maki sushi with fresh fillings and fry tempura, then enjoy your meal with a steamy bowl of miso soup, followed by tea and sweets.

from¥17,000
Food Tours
TOKYO

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.

from¥11,000
Cooking Classes
OSAKA

Sushi Roll Making Class in a Traditional Osaka Townhouse

Mix, chop and roll sushi in this interactive sushi-making class in a renovated traditional building in Osaka. Complement your sushi meal with a side dish and miso soup, and enjoy your hearty lunch with your host.

from¥9,900
Has a gift
Food Tours
TOKYO

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.

from¥15,000
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Vegan Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Asakusabashi (Tokyo)

Join experienced home chef Amita in a trendy area of Tokyo to master classic Japanese recipes with a vegan twist. In this class, cook up a hearty bowl of vegan ramen and a helping of gyoza and enjoy unlimited drinks and a delicious dessert.

from¥12,000
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

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.

from¥12,000
Cooking Classes
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.

from¥19,800
With recipe
Dining Experiences
TOKYO

Tokyo Tower & Zojoji Kimono Photo Shoot & Edo-Style Dining

Create and capture memories in a tour combining Tokyo’s traditions and modernity. Wear a kimono and tour Zojoji, a temple with amazing views of Tokyo Tower, where you’ll have a photo shoot. Then, enjoy an Edo-style lunch at a nearby restaurant.

from¥66,000
Wear kimono
Food Tours
TOKYO

Tokyo Backstreets: 3kg Parfait & 800-Meter Shopping Street

Tour a charming residential neighborhood in Tokyo and soak up the atmosphere in Musashi-Koyama! Stop by a supersized (3kg) parfait shop, sample savory delicacies at a standing yakitori bar, and engage with the locals alongside your host.

from¥3,900
Regional food
Food Tours
OKINAWA

Izakaya Bar Hopping in Naha: Experience Okinawa’s Nightlife

Enjoy a night out in Naha! Rub shoulders with locals as you enjoy food, drinks and karaoke in three local izakaya ranging from popular traditional Okinawan eateries to old school watering holes.

from¥14,000
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Bento Making Class in Tokyo: Prepare a Japanese Lunchbox

Master Japanese home cooking in this bento-making class in Tokyo where you can learn authentic karaage or soboro bento recipes from a local home cook. Take home your very own bento box, complete with chopsticks and a chopstick rest.

from¥18,000
Has a gift
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Excellent experience with David; a warm and engaging personality delighted with his passion of raising the one true wasabi! :-) I hope many others can enjoy his enthusiastic account of picking up roots, moving to Japan and participating in the quickly disappearing art of raising quality wasabi. A thoroughly wonderful experience all around.
Eric Miller
November 14, 2024
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Wasabi Farm Tour in Okutama, Tokyo
Food Tours
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

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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