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Explore the world of Japanese sake and its perfect pairing with traditional dishes on immersive food tours. Experience the cultural richness firsthand.
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OSAKA

The Ultimate Osaka Night Tour

Dive into the nightlife of Osaka with a local guide, hitting the best local gastropubs and hidden bars in Japan’s vibrant food capital! Explore the backstreets of Namba, the neon-lit waterside of Dotonbori, and the party hub of Shinsaibashi.

from¥16,500
(37)
Near station
Food Tours
KYOTO

Small Group, All-Inclusive Kyoto Night Food and Culture Tour

Experience the vibrant nightlife of Kyoto! This intimate tour takes you along the cobbled walkways of the geisha district of Gion, and along the historic streets of Pontocho, stopping for dinner and drinks at cool local restaurants and niche bars.

from¥13,125
(30)
With 2 drinks
Food Tours
OSAKA

Engaging, Immersive Osaka Foodhood Tour (15 foods, 3 drinks)

Join this food tour in Osaka, the food capital of Japan, to dine like a local at the standing bars and gastropubs of Tenma and Kyobashi. With a small, intimate tour group, you’ll visit a local shopping street, shrine, and a retro drinking spot.

from¥12,400
(35)
With 3 drinks
Food Tours
TOKYO

Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

Experience the hustle and bustle of Tokyo's famous Tsukiji Fish Market on a guided tour! Learn about the culture and history of this iconic market, sample seafood delicacies, and get an inside look into the daily lives of fishmongers.

from¥16,000
(30)
With sake
Food Tours
TOKYO

Shinjuku Food Tour: Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho and Golden Gai

Explore Shinjuku’s famous nightlife areas! A local tour guide will whisk you away to several bars, hitting the laid-back Omoide Yokocho for yakitori, passing the red light district Kabukicho, and landing at an Izakaya in Golden Gai, a Tokyo icon.

from¥23,800
(14)
With 1 drink
Food Tours
TOKYO

Toshimaya Shuzo Sake Brewery Tour

Unlock the secrets of Japanese sake during a visit to one of Tokyo’s oldest sake breweries. Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the meticulous brewing process, enjoy a sake pairing, and learn about the history of this beloved national drink.

from¥14,000
(11)
With sake
Food Tours
TOKYO

Shinjuku Nightlife: Omoide Yokocho, Golden Gai, & Kabukicho

Eat and drink your way through Shinjuku–Tokyo’s renowned nightlife district–alongside an English-speaking Japanese guide. Discover hidden bars, local izakayas, make friends, and lifelong memories during this quintessential nightlife experience.

from¥14,500
(9)
With sake
Private Experience
Food Tours
KYOTO

Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour in Fushimi Sake District

For over 400 years, Kyoto’s Fushimi Sake District has been producing some of Japan’s most premium sake. During this sake brewery tour, visit a sake museum, tour a historic brewery, and taste a variety of sakes with a guide.

from¥24,300
(9)
Shopping time
Food Tours
KYOTO

Evening in Kyoto Pontocho Food Tour

Strolling through Kyoto’s Pontocho and Gion is like entering another era—all cobbled streets, amber lighting, and traditional architecture. Visit 4 stops and taste the delicate Kyoto cuisine, notable for its seasonal ingredients and presentation.

from¥24,300
(8)
With sake
Food Tours
TOKYO

Tuna Cutting Show with All-You-Can-Eat Fresh Tuna Sushi

See how these giant tuna are transformed from fish to sashimi! Groups will be taught different aspects of tuna preparation and history in Japan with unlimited food and drink and the opportunity for light audience participation.

from¥30,000
(8)
Tabehoudai
Food Tours
OSAKA

Namba After Dark: Bar Hopping and Nightlife in Osaka

Discover Osaka nightlife with a bar hopping and food tour through Namba! Drink sake, visit the glowing Glico sign, feast on street food at Hozenji Yokocho, and capture sweet memories on film before saying sayonara!

from¥6,000
(10)
Regional food
Food Tours
TOKYO

Eat and Drink Like a Local in Ueno

Just outside of the restless Tokyo city center, there are bars, restaurants, and shops that are seldom frequented by tourists. During this tour, your guide will give you the opportunity to have an authentic and local experience in Ueno.

from¥16,470
(8)
Food Tours
OSAKA

Bar Crawl and Nightlife in Downtown Osaka

Kansai locals will guide you through the streets of Osaka, showing you all that the city has to offer. Walking, talking, and drinking alongside the locals, you will discover another side of Japan that most tourists can only dream of experiencing.

from¥14,500
(2)
With sake
Private Experience
Food Tours
KYOTO

Kyoto Whisky and Sake Tasting Tour

During this evening tour in Kyoto, stop at an award-winning bar where the bartenders can fix you up a personalized drink, taste seasonal Kyoto delicacies alongside a sake tasting, and enjoy a whisky and chocolate pairing in Pontocho.

from¥35,200
(3)
With sake
Food Tours
SHIZUOKA

Glamping Eco Tour with Mount Fuji Views

Unwind during a 2-day glamping experience at the foot of Mt. Fuji. You’ll harvest local veggies, enjoy a yakiniku BBQ, tour a sake brewery, and take a trek to the scenic waterfalls nearby, during this sustainable eco-tour.

from¥75,000
(1)
byFood Original
Private Experience
Food Tours
TOKYO

Tasting and Tour at One of Tokyo’s Oldest Sake Breweries

Ozawa Shuzo sake brewery is the perfect place to catch a breath of fresh air away from the bustle of the metropolis. Taste fine sakes made using crisp water that trickles down from the surrounding mountains, then enjoy a vegetarian lunch.

from¥19,800
With sake
Food Tours
SHIGA

Unveil the Secrets of Sake & Soy Sauce in a Brewery Town

Venture off-the-beaten path to Kinomoto, a picturesque town in Shiga prefecture. Tour local breweries (sake and soy sauce), interact with the townspeople, visit a Buddhist temple, and stop by charming shops along the way.

from¥8,000
(1)
Private Experience
Food Tours
MIYAGI

Sendai Back Alleys Izakaya Bar Hopping Tour

Weave through two of Sendai’s nostalgic drinking alleys, Bunka Yokocho and Iroha Yokocho, during this bar hopping tour. This intimate night out features three izakaya gastropubs where you’ll be seated elbow-to-elbow with your neighbor.

from¥19,800
(3)
With 3 drinks
Food Tours
TOKYO

Local Tokyo Food and Drink Tour

From rowdy standing bars to traditional street food, savor the best of Japan’s culinary culture during this tour of two lesser-known Tokyo neighborhoods. Get off the beaten path and experience the city like a local with your English-speaking guide.

from¥11,970
(1)
With dinner
Food Tours
OKAYAMA

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.

from¥6,000
(1)
Food Tours
TOKYO

Asakusa Bar Hopping Tour (Tokyo)

Join a bar-hopping tour and experience Asakusa like a local. A local guide will show you a side of Asakusa that most visitors do not get to experience. Enjoy food and drink while seeing a unique side of one of the most famous areas of Japan.

from¥20,000
Food Tours
HIROSHIMA

Hiroshima Sake Town Tour in Saijo

Saijo, Hiroshima, is one of Japan’s top 3 sake brewing towns. On this tour, find out how their high-quality sake is made, visiting local sake breweries and honing your palate with tastings at each. Then try bishu nabe, a local hot pot made with sake!

from¥23,000
(1)
With sake
Food Tours
OSAKA

Osaka Night Life: Eating and Drinking Tour

Experience Osaka nightlife like a local with guidance from an English-speaking guide. You’ll stroll through Tenjinbashi, an entertainment district that’s mainly frequented by locals, for quintessential Japanese street foods and drinks.

from¥15,000
Food Tours
TOKYO

Retro Shibuya Food Tour

The bustling entertainment and nightlife hub of Shibuya can be daunting to explore alone. With an in-the-know local guide, you’ll hit four local food stops on this retro Shibuya food tour, including an iconic ramen shop and a standing bar.

from¥24,300
(4)
With sake
Food Tours
MIYAGI

Sake in the Sea: Immersive Sake Storage Voyage in Kesennuma

An underwater treasure trove of Japanese sake awaits! Hop aboard a fishing boat and cruise out into the oyster farms to retrieve the bottles, which have been fermenting for several months. Back on land, enjoy a tasting of this uniquely aged sake.

from¥35,000
(1)
With sake
Food Tours
TOKYO

Tsukiji Food Crawl: Japanese Street Food & Market Tour

Explore the famous Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo with a local guide! Try Japanese street food from various stalls and discover your new favorite treat while feasting on fresh sashimi, fried skewers, mochi, matcha ice cream, and more.

from¥10,000
(1)
Free drinks
Food Tours
HOKKAIDO

Sapporo Izakaya Hopping w/ Certified Sake Expert (Hokkaido)

Join a certified sake navigator and enthusiast foodie in an izakaya hopping experience tailored to your food preferences in Sapporo, Hokkaido! Enjoy good food with a friendly guide as you explore the gourmet scene of Japan’s northernmost capital.

from¥23,000
(1)
With sake
Food Tours
TOKYO

Tsukiji Outer Market Tour and Unlimited Sake Tasting

Explore the Tsukiji outer market with a fish expert and sake seminar guide. Buy a variety of food from the market to enjoy at a private sake salon with unlimited sake tastings.

from¥11,000
(1)
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My wife and I had a great time and learned a lot about how sake is made. Kyoko was very helpful and made us comfortable to ask questions. I recommend this to anyone interested in Japanese culture, understanding sake making, and of course, experiencing Japanese hospitality.
Edgar Ortiz
November 19, 2024
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Toshimaya Shuzo Sake Brewery Tour
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This was such an amazing experience. Miyu was such a great host and the sushi was so fresh and so delicious. When they say ALL you can eat and drink they really mean it too they were so friendly and offered so much food. In addition to that you get to try some really rare cuts of tuna that you cannot find elsewhere like head meat, collar meat, and fried cheek. It was an amazing experience one of the best things I did in Japan. I cannot recommend it enough
Justin Kirsch
November 16, 2024
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Tuna Cutting Show with All-You-Can-Eat Fresh Tuna Sushi
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Excellent experience! Great value, very fresh sushi. Miyu was so friendly, authentic and funny. Highly recommended.
Chris Steins
November 16, 2024
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Tuna Cutting Show with All-You-Can-Eat Fresh Tuna Sushi
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Thanks to Bryan! It was a great experience for the three of us, many informations about the Japanese culture and an exciting food tour. We would never have stopped at any of these places. But wow, Japanese cuisine is so much more than sushi, ramen and beef. Highly recommend!
Roland Schmidt
November 16, 2024
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Engaging, Immersive Osaka Foodhood Tour (15 foods, 3 drinks)
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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
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Discover the World of Japanese Sake

Embark on a journey that tantalizes your taste buds and enriches your understanding of Japan's culinary arts by joining a Japanese sake food tour. These immersive experiences offer an excellent opportunity to dive deep into the tradition of sake brewing, while enjoying the rich tapestry of Japanese cuisine. As you venture through streets and cities brimming with culture, each stop will provide an insightful experience into the complexities of this revered rice wine.

Unveiling the Art of Sake Brewing

Japanese sake, often referred to as nihonshu, holds a significant place in Japanese history and culture. Your food tour will typically commence with a visit to a traditional sake brewery, where the delicate interplay of rice, water, yeast, and koji mold is transformed into this esteemed beverage. Guided by knowledgeable sake masters, you will learn about the meticulous process of sake production, from rice polishing to fermentation. The tour may also include tasting sessions where you can savor different types of sake, ranging from sweet and light to dry and complex, enhancing your appreciation for the diversity this drink offers.

Pairing Sake with Japanese Cuisine

Beyond tasting sake on its own, these food tours shine in their ability to pair it with an array of Japanese culinary delights. Each dish on the tour is thoughtfully selected to complement sake varieties, elevating the overall tasting experience. From the delicate sashimi and umami-rich miso soup to the hearty karaage and flavorful yakitori, you'll explore how sake enhances flavors and balances the palate. As you move through various eateries and markets, culinary experts provide insights into food and sake pairing techniques, allowing you to enjoy and understand this age-old tradition in a contemporary context.

Joining these Japanese sake food tours is more than just a tasting expedition; it's an educational experience that connects you with the essence of Japan's culinary heritage. Whether you are a sake aficionado or a curious traveler, these tours promise an unforgettable journey into the heart of Japanese flavors and traditions.