Washoku Food Experiences(85)

Dive into the world of Washoku, where traditional Japanese food comes to life through engaging experiences and cultural insights.
Family-Friendly Tokyo Home Party: Home Cooking Class & Meal 1
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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$93.94
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Kagurazaka Dinner & Walking Tour with a Foodie Guide 1
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$120.44
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Making hand-rolled sushi & Onigiri (rice ball) 1
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TOKYO

Temaki Sushi & Onigiri-Making Class at Tokyo’s Koboji Temple

Near Tokyo Tower, step into an authentic tatami room at Mita’s Koboji Temple for a traditional Japanese hand-rolled sushi and onigiri-making class with two choices of temaki and onigiri that promises to be the highlight of your trip to Tokyo.

from$79.49
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Temari Sushi Making Class in Shinagawa (Tokyo) 5
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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$93.94
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Tokyo Home Cooking: Make Maki Sushi Rolls in Shinagawa 1
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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$93.94
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Tokyo Lunch: Make a Traditional Japanese Bento in Shinagawa 1
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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$93.94
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Temaki Sushi Making Class in Shinagawa (Tokyo) 1
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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$93.94
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Chicken Teriyaki Cooking Class in Shinagawa (Tokyo) 1
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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$93.94
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Tempura & Maki Sushi Cooking Class in Shinagawa (Tokyo) 1
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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$122.85
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Japanese Home Cooking & Dashi Broth Masterclass in Tokyo 1
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TOKYO

Japanese Home Cooking & Dashi Broth Masterclass in Tokyo

Learn everything there is to know about katsuobushi (bonito) shaving and dashi-making in this hands-on Tokyo cooking class. Master traditional Japanese cooking techniques passed on from generations to bring authentic flavors to your kitchen.

from$72.26
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Crispy Fried Chicken Bento Cooking Class in Tokyo 1
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TOKYO

Crispy Fried Chicken Bento Cooking Class in Tokyo

Learn to make a colorful and mouth watering packed lunch, Japanese-style! In this class, you'll craft a delicious bento with crispy fried chicken, guided by a friendly local host at her renovated home kitchen.

from$65.04
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Savor Atami: Traditional Tea, Tofu and Local Eats 1
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SHIZUOKA

Savor Atami: Traditional Tea, Tofu and Local Eats

Fall in love with the traditional culinary culture of Japan during this Shizuoka food tour in the coastal town of Atami. You’ll sample tofu, tea, wasabi-zuke and katsuobushi from three local shops with an English-speaking guide.

from$49.86
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Tuna Cutting Experience & Lunch in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama 1
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WAKAYAMA

Tuna-Cutting Experience & Lunch in Nachi-Katsuura, Wakayama

Cut through an entire tuna — yellowfin, albacore or bigeye — freshly sourced from the nearby fishing port in Nachi-Katsuura. Then, prepare delicious sashimi, back meat, chirashi sushi, steak and more in a tuna-cutting workshop led by friendly hosts.

from$158.98
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Ichiju Sansai Cooking Class in Nagoya With a Local Twist 1
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AICHI

Ichiju Sansai Cooking Class in Nagoya With a Local Twist

Cook “ichiju sansai,” a traditional and delicious Japanese meal featuring a soup and three dishes infused with Nagoya flavors like aka-miso (red miso), while learning about the history and culture of the area from a local host.

from$72.26
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Private Vegetarian & Gluten-Free Cooking Class in Tokyo 1
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TOKYO

Private Vegetarian & Gluten-Free Cooking Class in Tokyo

Learn how to cook traditional home-cooked Japanese dishes with vegetarian and gluten-free modifications in this home cooking class in Tokyo. Pick from a menu of dishes like onigiri and gyoza to build your balanced Japanese set meal.

from$85.27
Private Experience
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Nerikiri Wagashi-Making & Tea Tasting in Yanaka (Tokyo) 1
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TOKYO

Nerikiri Wagashi-Making & Tea Tasting in Yanaka (Tokyo)

Unleash your creativity as you make a beautiful nerikiri wagashi (traditional Japanese sweet). Enjoy your wagashi alongside a tasting of three types of Japanese green tea in this wagashi-making and tea-tasting experience in Yanaka (Tokyo).

from$43.36
Private Experience
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Local Cooking Class & Tea Ceremony in Hida Takayama, Gifu 1
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GIFU

Local Cooking Class & Tea Ceremony in Hida Takayama, Gifu

From regional Takayama ramen to beloved makizushi, this cooking class in the heart of Gifu’s quaint Hida Takayama will introduce you to local cuisine in a fun, hands-on cooking class that includes a simple tea ceremony.

from$79.49
Private Experience
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Takoyaki Cooking & Tea Ceremony in Hida Takayama, Gifu 1
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GIFU

Takoyaki Cooking & Tea Ceremony in Hida Takayama, Gifu

Known for its rural beauty and cultural heritage, Hida Takayama is the perfect place to make popular Japanese foods and enjoy a beginner-friendly tea ceremony. Cook onigiri, tamagoyaki, and takoyaki, then enjoy with fresh matcha.

from$72.26
Private Experience
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Vegan Shojin Ryori Buddhist Meal Cooking Class in Shizuoka 1
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SHIZUOKA

Vegan Shojin Ryori Buddhist Meal Cooking Class in Shizuoka

Savor the fresh flavors of local vegetables as you make a vegan shojin ryori meal in this private home cooking class in Shizuoka. Make classic dishes like vegetable tempura and goma dofu as you discover the traditions of Buddhist cooking.

from$93.94
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Nachikatsuura Tuna-Cutting Experience & Premium Dining 1
Dining Experiences
WAKAYAMA

Nachikatsuura Tuna-Cutting Experience & Premium Dining

Step inside Nachikatsuura Fish Port’s Nigiwai Market after hours for an exclusive tuna-cutting demonstration led by a local tuna specialist and a delicious tuna dining experience with multiple dishes, including sashimi, sushi and grilled options.

from$505.85
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Ramen Home-Cooking Class in Kawasaki (Kanagawa) 1
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KANAGAWA

Ramen Home-Cooking Class in Kawasaki (Kanagawa)

Learn how to make delicious and comforting ramen with a friendly local host at her cozy kitchen in Kawasaki in Kanagawa, a great day trip away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo.

from$79.49
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Katsuyama Townscape & Fermentation Day Tour (Okayama) 1
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OKAYAMA

Katsuyama Townscape & Fermentation Day Tour (Okayama)

On this 6-hour tour, spend a day exploring the distinct traditions of Maniwa, Okayama Prefecture. Explore the quaint townscape of Katsuyama, visit breweries and factories to learn about local fermentation methods, and sample food and drinks.

from$261.06
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Maniwa (Okayama): 2-Day Fermentation Tour w/ Overnight Stay 1
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OKAYAMA

Maniwa (Okayama): 2-Day Fermentation Tour w/ Overnight Stay

Explore Okayama, located between Osaka and Hiroshima, in a 2-day tour centered on its unique local fermentation culture. Taste sake and wine, stroll through the Katsuyama Historic District, stay overnight and enjoy delicious local meals.

from$836.92
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Bike Tour of Maniwa, Okayama w/ Lunch & Brewery Visit 1
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OKAYAMA

Bike Tour of Maniwa, Okayama w/ Lunch & Brewery Visit

Explore a rural town in Western Japan on two wheels in this cycling tour of Maniwa, Okayama. Breeze through a preserved post town, learn about the culture and traditions of the area, miso and vinegar breweries and enjoy a delicious local lunch.

from$184.28
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Sapporo Cooking Class: Make Sushi Rolls & Onigiri  3
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HOKKAIDO

Sapporo Cooking Class: Make Sushi Rolls & Onigiri

While in Sapporo, take part in a hands-on cooking class where you’ll learn to make sushi rolls and complement your meal with an additional Japanese home cooking staple dish: onigiri (rice balls) or other alternatives.

from$65.76
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Sapporo Cooking Class: Make Sushi Rolls & 2 Dishes 1
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HOKKAIDO

Sapporo Cooking Class: Make Sushi Rolls & 2 Dishes

Discover the essentials of Japanese home cooking in this class led by a professional chef at her home kitchen in Sapporo. You’ll learn to roll sushi and make two staples of Japanese cuisine (washoku) to complete your meal.

from$80.21
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Home Cooking Class in Osaka: Make Tempura & Sukiyaki 6
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OSAKA

Home Cooking Class in Osaka: Make Tempura & Sukiyaki

Step inside a kitchen in Namba and learn how to make crispy tempura, creamy Japanese-style rolled omelet (tamagoyaki) and a hearty sukiyaki hotpot from scratch in this home cooking class with highly trained instructors.

from$143.08
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Osaka Cooking Class: Kawaii Sushi Rolls & Beautiful Dessert 1
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OSAKA

Osaka Cooking Class: Kawaii Sushi Rolls & Beautiful Dessert

Discover how the Japanese turn food into works of art in this Osaka cooking class, where you’ll learn to make decorative sushi rolls and a kawaii dessert with seasonal ingredients and traditional techniques, guided by local cooking instructors.

from$143.08
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Amazing time! This bar-hopping tour through Golden Gai, Kabukicho, and Omoide Yokocho was an amazing. Our guides were both friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel welcome right away. Each stop had its own unique vibe, and the drinks and local bites were delicious. It was the perfect mix of culture, fun, and nightlife. Highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to explore Tokyo!
Eric Ritter
April 08, 2025
Tokyo Bar Hopping: Food & Drinks at 3 Bars in Shinjuku 1
Tokyo Bar Hopping: Golden Gai, Kabukicho & Omoide Yokocho
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I learned about matcha and how to prepare it. It was fun, informative and tasty.
Cristian Martin
April 04, 2025
Matcha Making Tokyo with Japanese Sweets in Asakusa! 1
Asakusa Matcha Making & Traditional Japanese Sweets
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Fantastic experience. Both guides were highly qualified and extremely knowledgeable on all things Japan. They brought us to locations that would not have been easy to find on our own. We had a very pleasant experience and a great conversation enjoying wonderful dining and drinking options.
Delano Arthur Stark
April 04, 2025
Tokyo Bar Hopping: Food & Drinks at 3 Bars in Shinjuku 1
Tokyo Bar Hopping: Golden Gai, Kabukicho & Omoide Yokocho
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Easy going and educational experience! Our host/sensei Ms. Yuka guided us through 5 common Nagoya region dishes. She provided some educational background on origins and differences in ingredients as well as why they are used. The class was hosted at an easy to access location as well. Would recommend!
Wayne Chang
April 03, 2025
Washoku: Seasonal Japanese Home Cooking Class in Nagoya 1
Washoku: Seasonal Japanese Home Cooking Class in Nagoya
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Our time with Bruce was one of the highlights of Fukuoka, and helped us fall in love with the city! Bruce has serious Anthony Bourdain vibes. We were joined by guides Tony and Toki, and together had a fantastic evening of food, history, conversation, and basking in Bruce’s clear love for the city and its people. I’m vegetarian, my spouce is not, and at each stop Bruce made sure we were both happy and taken care of. Mochi kinchaku oden, freshly stir fried vegetables, yakisoba, so many options!! Our tour was a Sunday evening, so certain stalls were closed and our plans flexed and flowed beautifully throughout the evening. It led us to a couple of unplanned yatai that were so delicious, we used the skills Bruce taught us to go back again and again on other nights. Toki even taught us the local phase for delicious, “ばりうま!” which thrilled everyone we used it on. The food was ridiculously good, and all the stalls we visited were filled with locals. Afterwards we went to Bruce’s favorite most scenic 7-Eleven in the city for the best ice cream bars to round out a phenomenal evening. We’ll treasure our memories of Fukuoka.
Carl Saffron
April 03, 2025
Fukuoka Yatai-Hopping Tour w/ Four Food Stops (Hakata) 3
Hakata Food Tour: 7 Dishes & 4 Drinks at 4 Yatai Stalls
Drinking Tours

Explore the Art of Washoku

Experience the rich and diverse world of Washoku through various culinary adventures. Washoku, the traditional cuisine of Japan, is a culinary art that encompasses an array of techniques, ingredients, and presentation styles. Known for its emphasis on balance and harmony, Washoku not only delights the palate but also satisfies the senses by taking into consideration the seasonal changes and utilizing the finest, freshest ingredients. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler to Japan, indulging in Washoku is a must-do experience.

Discover Unique Washoku Experiments

Participate in unique Washoku experiences that go beyond just tasting the food. Join interactive cooking classes where you can learn to make iconic Japanese dishes such as sushi, tempura, and miso soup. Under the guidance of experienced chefs, gain hands-on experience in crafting these traditional delicacies. These classes allow you to dive deep into the philosophies and history behind Washoku, enriching your culinary skills as well as your understanding of Japanese culture.

For those who seek to explore more, there are exclusive dining experiences that allow you to enjoy multi-course meals, such as Kaiseki, which represent the pinnacle of Washoku. These meals are meticulously prepared to showcase a progression of seasonal tastes, textures, and colors, each course crafted to please the eye as much as the taste buds.

Immerse Yourself in Cultural Traditions

Washoku is a celebration of Japan’s cultural and geographical diversity. Through various Washoku food experiences, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in local traditions and customs. From tea ceremonies paired with traditional sweets to sake tastings accompanied by regional specialties, every experience reveals a facet of Japanese life. Learn about the etiquette and significance of each dish and drink, which are deeply rooted in Japanese history and social structures.

Additionally, many Washoku experiences are held in settings that are as captivating as the cuisine itself. Dine in historical surroundings, such as authentic tatami-matted rooms or charming country inns, where the ambiance enhances your culinary journey. Such settings offer insights into the traditional Japanese way of life, adding a layer of depth to your food adventures.

Embark on a journey through the world of Washoku food experiences and immerse yourself in the essence of Japanese culinary arts. Whether through learning new cooking skills, enjoying exquisite meals, or appreciating cultural rituals, Washoku offers an unforgettable gastronomic adventure that celebrates the heart of Japan's heritage.