Top Japan Dining Experiences

Discover one of Tokyo's busiest and most exciting districts, Shibuya, on this exciting small-group food tour. Your guide takes you away from the tourist crowds to discover hidden gems where locals eat. Feast on 13 traditional Japanese dishes at three different eateries around the district. Sample dishes such as sushi, yakiniku, udon, karaage, and more. Learn more about Japanese culture while making new friends.

Even if your visit to Japan doesn’t coincide with the official sumo season, you can still watch wrestlers show off their skills during a sumo show experience in Kyoto. Not only will you watch the retired athletes perform classic moves in a traditional ring, but you’ll enjoy unlimited food and drinks, and you can even challenge a wrestler to a match.

Join a fully hands-on Japanese cooking class at a long-established culinary school just 3 minutes from Kanazawa Station. This is not a demonstration—each guest cooks every dish with clear, personal guidance. You’ll learn practical skills you can recreate at home, including sushi shaping, making dashi, fluffy rolled omelets, and Jibuni, a Kanazawa specialty with samurai-era roots. We also share the cultural background of each dish. We use fresh, seasonal ingredients, including premium seafood from Omicho Market, trusted by top local restaurants. Real-time AI translation on a large screen ensures smooth communication in English. Please note: Vegan diets and guests avoiding fish-based dashi cannot be accommodated. Please inform us of other dietary restrictions at booking, as same-day changes are not possible.

With this Tokyo Bay cruise, you can enjoy the combination of a night of great entertainment, sightseeing, and delicious food at the same time. After boarding your vessel, enjoy a traditional Japanese performance, followed by a hot pot "sukiyaki" meal with soft drinks. Then, have a chance to soak up the views on the open-air viewing deck, while passing notable sights, such as the Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower.

You don’t just experience a tea ceremony in Tokyo on this small-group tour—you can also look the part with an optional free kimono rental, with staff assistance to ensure comfort and authenticity. The tea ceremony is hands-on, giving you the opportunity to practice these traditions as you learn about them. It isn’t just a culinary experience, as you also learn the meaning of “ichigo ichie,” a Japanese concept that emphasizes treasuring each moment.

Tokyo has countless restaurants, but this small-group evening cooking class offers a more immersive way to dine. Instead of a single dish, learn to prepare a multi-course meal of classic “izakaya” (Japanese tavern) fare, such as sushi rolls, chicken balls with shiso leaves, and eggplant with miso sauce. Best of all, you get to enjoy every dish you make.

Discover Tokyo with a private guide who shares the modern and traditional sides of the dynamic Japanese capital, and saves you hours of research. Navigate the city's complex subway system (or upgrade to a private car) with your guide as you visit famous sites including theTsukiji fish market, Asakusa, and the Meiji Shrine. Learn about Japanese youth and pop culture in Harajuku, and enjoy a private tour customizable to suit your interests.

Avoid superficial travel experiences and gain a deeper, more meaningful introduction to Japanese tradition in Kyoto with a private tea ceremony inside a traditional home. Instead of simply observing, you’re guided by a tea master who explains the purpose behind each gesture as you learn to prepare matcha the traditional way. It’s a calm, immersive experience that replaces uncertainty with clear understanding of etiquette and ritual.

Learn to make a traditional Japanese meal during this private cooking lesson in Sapporo. Join a professional culinary instructor for a hands-on workshop including starters, main dishes, and side dishes such as sushi, somen noodles, and grilled chicken. Get advice and recipes for recreating the Japanese feast back home.

Discover the culinary traditions of Japan in Osaka, one of Japan’s best food cities, on this small-group cooking lesson at a local's home. Learn how to prepare popular Japanese dishes including *okonomiyaki* (savory pancakes), *takoyaki* (deep fried octopus balls), and miso soup. You can expand your Japanese cuisine knowledge, and best of all, eat your creations when you’re finished.

It is a completely private soba-noodle-making experience at a real handmade soba restaurant. ① Experience at a real handmade soba restaurant instead of a tourist cooking class The venue is a soba restaurant that has been open in Sapporo for more than 10 years and where local customers actually come to eat. ② Direct support from current soba artisans The soba-making craftsmen who serve the customers each morning provide meticulous support using the actual tools used in the shop. ③ Experience the whole process of making buckwheat noodles Using buckwheat flour and wheat from Hokkaido, you will experience the process from mixing flour and water to kneading, stretching and cutting. ④ Tasting freshly made soba noodles on the spot After the experience, you can enjoy your own soba noodles with cold and warm sauce and condiments. ⑤ Completely private experience for one group only It's fun for family and friends alone because it doesn't involve other groups.Beginners and children are welcome. Walking distance from Shiroi Koibito Park. It is also recommended for those who want to experience authentic Japanese food culture in Sapporo in combination with sightseeing at Shiroi Koibito Park.

Soba noodles are a staple of Japanese cuisine, and a treat for visitors in Japan—but learning how to craft these hand-cut buckwheat noodles is usually left to professional chefs, and especially tricky if you don't speak Japanese. During this private cooking workshop in Sapporo, mix flour and stretch and cut the dough to master the art of making soba yourself. Then, sit down to enjoy your freshly prepared meal.

If you haven’t been lucky enough to catch a sumo tournament in Tokyo, don’t worry—this behind-the-scenes experience lets you get closer to the wrestlers than you could watching a match. Not only do you watch a live demonstration, you also tuck into a hearty dinner with the sportsmen while you ask about their profession.

If you’re a fan of sushi, learn to make it yourself the authentic Japanese way during a sushi-making cooking class in Tsukiji. Your expert sushi-chef instructor will share insider tips and guide you through fish preparation, knife techniques, and sushi shaping. Learn about different types of sushi, and make two—nigiri and rolled sushi—before enjoying your creations. Sake and soft drinks are available for purchase to complement your meal.

An immersive experience into Japanese cuisine! Buckwheat has long been grown in Matsumoto, lending to its well-established tradition of Soba noodle making. This part of the country is famed as the destination for getting the best serving of Soba and so happens to be the locally Matsumoto City as well. But that's not all with the discovery of fresh authentic Wasabi of the region that awaits you! - Learn a traditional Japanese culinary art from a master As our Soba master says, “Nothing tastes better than soba noodles made with your very own hands.” While Soba is a simple dish by itself, making the noodles from scratch is a challenge that combines culinary art with precision knife handling and a dash of Japanese discipline. - Discover all the secrets of real Wasabi The real taste of Wasabi is not what you find in plastic tubes. Yes, the flavor of real Wasabi is just as spicy, but much fresher and more nuanced than the store-bought kind!

When visiting Tokyo, don't just eat sushi: learn how to make it. This culinary experience takes place just steps from Senso-ji Temple, in the heart of the traditional Asakusa neighborhood, and immerses you in Japanese culinary culture. Learn how how to prepare authentic sushi and rolls, then sit down to enjoy the fruits of your effort with your classmates.

Combine traditional sumo wrestling—a must when visiting Tokyo—with a delicious Japanese meal, thanks to this unique restaurant experience. Sink into comfortable sofa seating, tuck into a tasty chankonabe (hot pot)—a meal that the wrestlers themselves eat—and watch a sumo display in action. Gain insider insight into the sport and leave with a better understanding of its cultural significance and history.

Ramen and gyoza are two of Japan’s most popular and tasty dishes, and rather than just eating them in restaurants, this cooking class teaches you to make them from scratch. Rather than having to source ingredients, everything you need is provided, with a chef to provide step-by-step guidance. Then, at the end, you can enjoy the best bit—savoring the taste of your delicious Japanese foodie creations.

Get more out of your time in Shibuya by learning about Japan’s national drink—sake. Instead of just drinking it in a bar, this interactive experience educates you on the different types of sake—from crisp and dry to light and fruity. During the tasting, an expert also reveals more about how sake is brewed, the different flavor profiles, and how to recognize a premium sake.

'Dango noodle soup' is made by kneading wheat or rice flour with water, letting it rest for a while, then stretching and shaping the dough by hand before adding it to the broth. It's a hearty, wholesome dish made with local, seasonal vegetables such as 'taro' potato and burdock, and is seasoned with either miso or soy sauce. This is the only cooking class available in Beppu hosted within a century-old Japanese house - a truly 'local' experience!

Taste the best of Sapporo regional specialties by going on this combination of a market tour, a cooking class, and lunch. As you explore Nijo Ichiba market with a guide, you’ll discover more about local produce. A private tour means you can learn to cook at your own pace, and you’ll have direct access to your guide for questions. It’ll be the ultimate hassle-free day as all ingredients, lunch, and alcoholic beverages are included.

Rather than simply teaching you to make sushi, this Tokyo cooking class gives you the full Japanese culinary experience. You’ll master the art of rolling rice and seasoning your fillings under the guidance of a professional chef, as well as toasting with sake and finishing by whisking matcha. The experience now includes a sushi chef uniform. Plus, you can select from multiple start times to suit your schedule.

Dive into the fascinating world of sumo wrestling with this interactive experience led by retired sumo wrestlers. Learn about sumo history, techniques, and daily life, watch live sparring matches, and even step into the ring yourself for a friendly skirmish. Complete your experience with a delicious meal of Tonkatsu and Chanko Nabe, prepared by the wrestlers, with vegetarian and dietary accommodations available upon request.