Top Japan Dining Experiences

Indulge in The Glam Room Kawagoe’s signature premium sake experience, featuring five carefully selected sake varieties, including warmed sake, with additional pours gracefully served by our staff. Enjoy seasonal sake-friendly bites, a curated unagi (eel) pairing, and a small gift in a beautifully designed setting.

Enjoy an elegant sake tasting in Kawagoe featuring five carefully selected premium sake varieties, including both chilled and traditional warm sake. Once you’ve discovered your favorites, enjoy unlimited refills throughout your 60-minute experience. Paired with seasonal savory bites in a beautifully designed hidden lounge, this experience offers a relaxed and memorable introduction to Japanese sake culture. A small Japanese souvenir is also included.

Taste Hokkaido in Tokyo: 8 artisan cheeses and 3 sakes, all from Hokkaido, brought together in one guided pairing experience. Cheese no Koe is Japan’s first Hokkaido natural cheese specialist and the only shop in Japan established with backing from Hokkaido cheesemakers. Founded by Hokkaido natural cheese concierge Toru Konno, the shop brings you closer to the producers and their stories. Discover how cheese, Hokkaido sake and accompaniments such as miso and seaweed transform one another’s flavors. This private, 90-minute experience takes place inside our Kiyosumi-Shirakawa shop, with time for questions and personalized recommendations.

Immerse yourself in Japanese culture during a delightful hour in Sapporo, where the elegance of kimono meets the tranquility of matcha tea. Begin your journey by selecting a stunning kimono, expertly dressed by our experienced staff. Once adorned, explore the beautiful setting at your leisure, capturing memorable photos. Transition to a serene tea room where the art of matcha preparation unfolds, allowing you to savor this traditional beverage alongside a light sweet treat. This experience is a perfect blend of culture and relaxation, offering a unique glimpse into Japan's rich heritage.

See how craft beer is made at a working brewery in the heart of historic Kamakura, a short walk from Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. A guide walks you through the brewing equipment and process, then leads a tasting of freshly brewed house beers with time for questions. Upgrade to the Wagyu meal option to enjoy A4 Japanese Black Wagyu sirloin roast beef served three ways, including hitsumabushi-style with dashi broth. Tour, tasting, and meal all take place at one venue, making it an easy add-on to a Kamakura day trip.

Join authentic Japanese seasonal farm work using natural cultivation methods without fertilizers or pesticides Discover how the Japanese diet, seasonal eating, and rural lifestyles are connected to healthy aging and longevity Slow down and reconnect with nature through the peaceful, Zen-like rhythm of rural life Experience the authentic Japanese countryside, around 90 minutes from central Tokyo or Narita Airport Harvest seasonal crops and cook a farm-to-table Japanese lunch over a wood fire Seasonal Farm Activities Carrot harvesting: January to late March, May to early July, and November to late December Sowing taro, peanuts, and other crops: April to June Harvesting and preparing Japanese pickling onions: June Other seasonal farm work: July to August Hand-harvesting and sun-drying rice: September

Tokyo beyond the guidebooks is a completely different city — one that only a Chef truly knows. I am a Chef with 20 years of experience and a licensed Guide, and I want to show you the Tokyo that is lived through its flavors, aromas, and hidden corners. I’ll take you through some of Tokyo’s most exclusive and iconic districts — exploring the places I trust and enjoy as a Chef... cafes with unique concepts, regional food stalls, gourmet shops, modern architecture, luxury shops, and traditional Japanese sweets prepared for Imperial Palace events. Along the way, I’ll explain the techniques, ingredients, and stories behind Japanese cuisine, guiding you to the best options depending on what you feel like eating — from Michelin‐guide ramen to wagyu, tonkatsu, sushi, tempura, shabu shabu, okonomiyaki, udon, soba and more. You'll walk through narrow alleys, pedestrian streets, and modern districts that locals love, discovering aromas, flavors, and experiences that define everyday life in Tokyo.