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TOKYO

Flavors of Japan Food Tour with Wagashi

This Tokyo food tour features 8 stops, showcasing the variety of Japan’s regional and seasonal foods. From the oldest and most expensive fruit store in Japan to a handmade Japanese sweets shop, you’ll witness the diversity of Japanese food culture.

from¥23,000
(3)
Regional food
Dining Experiences
FUKUOKA

Historic Samurai House Tour in Fukuoka with Tea and Lunch

Take a morning stroll around Yusentei Park, the historic home of a samurai. Explore the park’s gardens and waterfalls, feed the lake’s koi fish, and relax with a cup of tea. End the tour with Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki or delicious sushi.

from¥20,000
(2)
Regional food
Food Tours
TOKYO

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.

from¥22,500
With sake
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Maki Sushi Class at Japan’s Oldest Cooking School

Create maki (rolled) sushi from scratch at Japan’s oldest cooking school in central Tokyo! Learn how to make maki sushi alongside professional chefs, form friendships, and make memories at a historic culinary academy dating back to 1882.

from¥10,000
With recipe
Dining Experiences
TOKYO

December 2024 Christmas Luxury Cruise in Tokyo Bay

Celebrate the holidays in luxury in this limited-time experience available only this December 21st and 24th. See the Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks show from the rooftop of a yakatabune traditional boat and savor an exquisite seasonal kaiseki meal.

from¥58,000
Free drinks
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Sushi Roll & Gyoza Cooking Class with Tokyo English Teacher

Learn how to make two of Japan’s most iconic foods — sushi rolls and gyoza — at this cooking class in Tokyo’s Jimbocho Book Town neighborhood, guided by an instructor with more than 20 years of experience teaching English.

from¥10,000
(1)
Cooking Classes
AICHI

Nagoya Vegan Sushi Class

During this colorful, plant-based sushi class in Nagoya, you’ll learn how to make several styles of sushi and vegan miso soup. Learn tips and tricks about eating vegan in Japan!

from¥8,000
(1)
With recipe
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
MIYAZAKI

Miyazaki Beachside Sushi-Making Class with Michelin Chef

Learn the basics of sushi-making with a Michelin-starred instructor, previously head chef of Los Angeles sushi restaurant Sushi Zo. Afterwards, tuck into an omakase sushi course meal made with fresh-caught local Miyazaki seafood.

from¥8,000
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
OSAKA

Vegetarian Sushi-Making Class in Osaka (3 Types of Sushi)

Discover the art of vegetarian sushi with Chef Yuki during this plant-based cooking class in Osaka. Learn to make three different types of sushi and miso soup using traditional cooking techniques with a modern twist.

from¥13,000
New experience
Cooking Classes
GIFU

Creative Hanazushi Making Class on Historic Nakasendo Trail

Make artistic sushi rolls with nature-inspired designs in Mitake, Gifu. Mitake was one of the post towns along the famous Nakasendo trail that connected Kyoto and Edo (modern-day Tokyo). Learn about this historic town while crafting colorful sushi.

from¥3,500
Cooking Classes
KOCHI

Local Inaka Sushi (Countryside Sushi) Cooking Class in Kochi

Try your hand at making the local dish of Kochi prefecture, inaka sushi (literally “countryside sushi”). With the highest percentage of forested land in Japan, Kochi has a diverse range of plants and veggies, making for colorful sushi toppings!

from¥8,000
With lunch
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 Temaki Sushi Making & Home Party Near Namba

Become a skilled sushi maker in this hands-on temaki sushi experience in Osaka. Personalize your creations with seven different fillings and enjoy them in a vibrant home-party setting. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

from¥15,000
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
Food Tours
TOKYO

Tsukiji Food & Culture Tour w/ University Student Guide

Love seafood & cultural exchange? Join a local university student guide for a 3-hour walking tour of the famous Tsukiji Outer Market! Start by visiting a local temple before embarking on a street food journey featuring sushi, tamagoyaki and more.

from¥15,000
New experience
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
TOKYO

Chirashi Sushi Cooking Class in Tokyo (Setagaya)

Join Aoki-san for a Japanese cooking class in Setagaya (Tokyo). Make chirashi (scattered) sushi & various side dishes, from preparing the ingredients to assembling the final dish. End by enjoying your handmade meal.

from¥14,000
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Vegetarian Cooking Class: Temari Sushi & Kakiage (Tokyo)

Join a hands-on cooking class in Tokyo to make vegetarian temari sushi; colorful, bite-sized sushi bites! Your instructor, Aoki-san, will guide you through the process–from making & shaping the rice to decorating the finished product.

from¥14,000
Food Tours
TOKYO

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.

from¥8,000
Private Experience
Food Tours
TOKYO

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!

from¥16,667
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Sushi-Making Class in Kichijoji (Tokyo)

Learn the basics of sushi-making from a certified instructor with 10 years of overseas teaching experience in Kichijoji! Then, enjoy a delicious sushi lunch of your own making.

from¥10,000
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Vegan Maki Sushi Home Cooking Class in Setagaya, Tokyo

Make and enjoy a healthy lunch in Yuka's kitchen in Setagaya (Tokyo)! In this fun home cooking class, roll vegan and low-gluten maki sushi and prepare side dishes with seasonal vegetables.

from¥10,000
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
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
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
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I was really impressed by this class! It is hard being vegan in Japan so it was nice to learn how many traditional dishes can easily be made vegan! Akiko is such a nice host. Very interesting to learn about all types of vegan sushi that can be made, compared to the Western World versions!
Uzair Saadat
December 19, 2024
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Nagoya Vegan Sushi Class
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We really enjoyed the cooking class with Michi and Aki. They are really friendly and explained very well what we needed to do. We cooked yummy crispy gyoza and sushi rolls that we then ate with a miso soup. The kitchen is a central location, easy to find and very cozy. We had a great time with my daughter !
Muriel WOUM
December 16, 2024
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Sushi Roll & Gyoza Cooking Class with Tokyo English Teacher
Cooking Classes
This was our favorite part of visiting Japan. A very special experience. The hosts felt like family and are very very special people. We are lucky to have spent this time with them. We learned so much and the food was delicious! Thank you sooo much for everything!
EVAN KOTZIN
December 12, 2024
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Sushi & Ramen-Making Class w/ Tea Ceremony in Osaka
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We had a great experience as a family of 4 with chef Hide sushi making classes. Highly recommended this class. Very professional and also fun at the same time.
Golnar Parvizi
December 04, 2024
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Private Sushi Masterclass: Nigiri, Gunkan, & Maki (Kyoto)
Cooking Classes
The host was great, him and his wife were very friendly and we learned a lot, really interesting experience. We wish the explanation was a bit more detailed, I think it was a language barrier issue
Cassia Cardoso
November 18, 2024
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Sushi & Ramen-Making Class w/ Tea Ceremony in Osaka
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Discover Delightful Vegetarian Sushi

For sushi enthusiasts who are also vegetarian, finding the perfect dining experience that combines both can be a culinary adventure. Vegetarian sushi is not only a dietary preference but an art form in itself. Exploring the incredible variety of vegetarian sushi dishes available allows you to embark on a delicious journey right in the heart of Japan, or any great sushi establishment that embraces this innovative approach.

Traditional sushi, which predominately features fish, might seem like a challenge for vegetarians. However, over the years, chefs have crafted creative solutions to fit vegetarian needs without compromising on taste or elegance. From rolls packed with fresh vegetables, tofu, and plant-based proteins, to beautifully plated nigiri, vegetarian sushi provides a refreshing and satisfying experience that is both healthy and full of flavor.

A Thriving Culinary Scene

Japan’s rich culinary scene is where this innovative form of sushi truly shines. You don't have to be in Japan to enjoy these delicacies; many sushi restaurants worldwide offer exquisite vegetarian options inspired by Japanese tradition. Imagine relishing a sushi roll wrapped with cucumber and avocado, nestled alongside seaweed salad and garnished with sesame seeds, delivering a burst of freshness with each bite.

Moreover, the introduction of sushi experiences catering specifically to vegetarians means that there is no shortage of options. Carefully curated menus often include unique creations such as pickled radish and plum, carrot, and beetroot nigiri, which showcase vibrant colors and textures. Each bite offers a different flavor profile and an unforgettable taste of Japan’s intricate cuisine, all the while adhering to vegetarian principles.

Culinary Workshops and Experiences

Participating in vegetarian sushi cooking classes or workshops can further enhance the enjoyment of vegetarian sushi. These experiences provide insight into the traditional methods and techniques used in sushi preparation, as well as modern adaptations for vegetarian palates. Whether you are looking to learn how to craft the perfect sushi rice, slice vegetables with precision, or master the art of rolling beautiful sushi, these experiences offer hands-on learning opportunities that can be both fun and educational.

Additionally, many cooking classes address the importance of using local and seasonal produce, which makes vegetarian sushi not only a sustainable choice but also a dish that respects flavor and quality. You might even find yourself experimenting with exotic flavors and ingredients, such as tofu skin or exotic mushrooms, that can elevate your vegetarian sushi experience.

In conclusion, vegetarian sushi offers a delightful and flavorful way to enjoy sushi. Whether you are dining in or engaging in a workshop, the variety and creativity present in vegetarian sushi will surely leave a lasting impression, making it an essential culinary experience for vegetarians and sushi lovers alike.