Top Tokyo Dining Experiences

Shop like a local, then cook like a local! Visit a real Japanese supermarket with us to pick fresh ingredients, then cook an authentic home-style meal near Tokyo Tower with Mari, a culinary expert featured on Japanese TV and magazines, and her daughter Ayumi. Choose from two courses: 1. Temaki Sushi Course Make sushi rice, tamagoyaki, and teriyaki chicken, then roll your own sushi with fresh fish, vegetables, or tofu. Vegetarian options available. 2. Japanese Hamburger Steak Course Cook juicy hambagu, creamy potato salad, and miso soup made with real dashi. Optional pairings: Japanese sake or craft beer. Lessons are in English, no experience needed — we guide every step. Take home the recipes to recreate the dishes after your trip. After cooking, we enjoy the meal together like family and share local tips for your Tokyo trip. More than a cooking class — a warm cultural exchange. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, and small groups.

Don’t just eat at ramen shops while you’re in Tokyo–why not learn how to make an authentic bowl of ramen at home? Make the noodles from scratch, prepare a rich broth, and learn how to cook the chashu pork for Jiro-style ramen. In Akihabara, discover Japanese seasonings and foods at a grocery store to enhance your culinary experience.

This half-day private tour is ideal for time-tight travelers visiting Tokyo. Avoid navigation hassles with a licensed guide and enjoy a customizable itinerary featuring top sights such as Senso-ji Temple, Shibuya Crossing, and the Imperial Palace. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience, letting you focus on experiencing Tokyo's modern and traditional highlights efficiently. Extend the tour duration to include additional stops.

Wandering around Tsukiji’s maze of food stalls can make you work up an appetite, but knowing what to buy or how to prepare Japanese dishes can be confusing. This sushi-making class offers a relaxed introduction to Japanese ingredients and is hosted by locals with more than 100 years of family ties to the market and its vendors. Prepare your own meal, arrange it in a handcrafted wooden bento box, then enjoy your sushi.

Indulge your inner foodie and learn to make ramen and gyoza like a pro with this cooking class in Tokyo. After visiting a local market and heading to a spacious kitchen, enjoy a hands-on experience with a local chef and discover how to prepare the perfect noodle soup (ramen) and minced pork dumplings (gyoza). Then, savor your creation in a fun atmosphere.

Japan’s whisky scene has been steadily growing over the past few years, which unfortunately means it can be tricky to know which establishments to check out if you’re hoping to discover this unique beverage. Thankfully, this small-group Japanese whisky tasting experience lets you sample a wide range of different varieties while learning more about the beverage’s storied history.

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, small-group 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 as you enjoy samples alongside authentic food pairings.

Master the art of gyozo making, so you can still enjoy the taste of Japanese cuisine when you return home, during a cooking class that teaches you to make the delicious dumplings from scratch. Not only will you be able to enjoy the fruits of your labor after you’ve made them, but recipe cards mean you can recreate the dish at home.

Make your time in Tokyo go further with this small-group dining experience. Dress in authentic samurai armor in a setting filled with traditional armor and swords—an ideal backdrop for photos. Then enjoy an interactive sushi experience led by a skilled sushi chef, who demonstrates techniques you can recreate at home. Choose between the shogun or lighter samurai options, plus upgrade to include an evening walking tour in Asakusa.

Join a premium sake-tasting experience in central Tokyo, where sommeliers guide you through a curated selection of seven exclusive sakes with unlimited refills over 4 courses, each paired with gourmet bites. Each course is themed to amplify the enjoyment of sake while making it easy to learn about the beverage. This intimate session delves into the art of sake, exploring its diverse flavors and brewing techniques in a luxurious tasting room.

Whether you’re a keen home cook or just like to eat sushi, enjoy a fun, hands-on sushi-making experience in your pick of several Tokyo neighborhoods. A Japanese sushi chef will demonstrate how to make sushi with salmon, tuna, and other ingredients. You can also watch a video instruction beside your seat. Wear a sushi chef’s costume to really get into the experience, and learn more about Japanese culture and cuisine.

Language barriers can make Tokyo’s nightlife scene hard to navigate, but this private tour removes the guesswork. A local insider leads the way, helping you to skip the tourist traps and discover hidden bars and exclusive spots most visitors miss. The experience is tailored to your preferences, so each venue is chosen to match your interests for a more personalized night out.

Whether you consider yourself a matcha connoisseur or a total beginner, this lesson in Tokyo offers you the chance to learn about matcha from a former tea farmer. Taste and compare different types of matcha from different production areas in Japan, and discover the difference between fake matcha and the real thing. The small class size offers you a more intimate experience where you can ask lots of questions.

- Immerse yourself in the elegance of traditional Japan at a tea house - Enjoy a graceful dance performance accompanied by live shamisen music - Play an authentic ozashiki-asobi game and enjoy a lighthearted tradition - Savor seasonal Japanese sweets and freshly whisked matcha tea - Capture a commemorative photo with the geisha as a keepsake

This small-group experience in Morishita, Tokyo is designed for travelers who want to taste and understand Japanese tea. It is not a formal tea ceremony. Guests compare 12 teas, including sencha, matcha, and gyokuro, with English guidance from a Japanese Tea Adviser. You will explore everyday teas and premium teas side by side, compare aromas, umami, roast, region, and brewing method, and learn how each tea is grown, produced, and enjoyed in Japan. The session includes Japanese tea and simple wagashi sweets.

Step into the Matcha Discovery Workshop, a hands-on experience in a quiet, hidden corner of Shibuya, featuring Pure Matcha from a heritage tea merchant with 10 generations of history. ・Taste Pure Matcha from a heritage tea merchant with 10 generations of history ・Discover the difference between blended and authentic matcha, by taste ・Learn to prepare your own bowl of matcha using traditional tea tools ・Uncover the history and culture behind Japan's matcha tradition ・Enjoy the proper way to pair matcha with Traditional Japanese Sweets ・Enjoy close, personal guidance from your host throughout the workshop

Take a closer look at the fascinating world of sushi, extending from the ocean to your plate, during this 4-hour sushi-making class and a visit to the outer Tsukiji fish market. Tour one of the world’s largest seafood markets with a guide as you learn how fish is caught, distributed, and sold. Then turn your attention to sushi-making, learning to prepare nigiri sushi with the help of a sushi master. Finish your experience by enjoying your creations for lunch.

Refine your cooking skills and enrich your knowledge of Japanese cuisine during an immersive half-day kaiseki ryouri (haute cuisine) cooking class in Tokyo. In a small group, prepare several different dishes featuring Wagyu beef, Japanese vegetables, and traditional seasonings. Then, sit down to feast on the fruits of your labors, accompanied by sake and green tea.

Experience Tokyo's nightlife and club scene on this multi-venue pub crawl, and visit locations you'd miss if venturing out alone. With discounted drinks, a welcome shot at each bar, plus free entry, it's a great way to hit the town without breaking the bank. Plus, it's a great way to meet like minded travelers without resorting to the usual tourist haunts.

Raise your sword like a true samurai warrior during a private training session in Tokyo. Don a samurai outfit and train with the katana, then enjoy a photo shoot to commemorate your experience. This private lesson offers personalized attention and includes outfit rental and photo and video footage.

Roppongi is Tokyo's international nightlife district, dense with bars and clubs, and this unique show at one of its intimate venues blends burlesque with a modern geisha performance. Enjoy adults-only choreography that runs glamorous one moment and daring the next, with dinner and drinks included with your ticket.

Discover Tokyo's must-see landmarks on the deluxe coach tour including a Matcha experience, admission to Skytree, and a Tokyo Bay ferry(sometimes no cruise). Stroll the natural scenery at Meiji Shrine and drive past Akihabara, Ueno and other major attractions en route to the Imperial Palace. Then explore Asakusa with historical temples, shopping, matcha tea and Japanese Izakaya Lunch! In the afternoon, enjoy a 360° panoramic view from Tokyo Sky Tree and relaxing at Tokyo Bay Cruise. Return to Shinjuku while enjoy the view of the Tokyo city. ・Discover Tokyo's the most iconic landmarks on the coach tour efficiently ・Try Authentic Matcha experience & IZAKAYA Lunch at Historical place, Asakusa ・Benefit from skip-the-line admission to skytree which is the tallest broadcasting tower in the world ・Get a light breeze of Tokyo Bay Ferry (sometimes no cruise) ・A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour ・Also, multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, DE, PT, UK

Indulge in a premium Japanese whisky experience designed for travelers who want to go beyond the typical tourist spots. This curated tasting journey takes you to hidden whisky bars and specialty venues known mainly to locals, where you can enjoy some of Japan’s finest whiskies in an intimate atmosphere. The experience is flexible and can be tailored to your preference—whether you prefer a relaxed daytime tasting with a late lunch and lighter whiskies, or an evening exploration of traditional Tokyo whisky bars. Along the way, you will visit a carefully selected mix of classic local whisky bars and modern international-style venues. For true enthusiasts, we can also stop by specialty whisky shops where rare and hard-to-find bottles may be discovered, offering a deeper look into Japan’s world-renowned whisky culture.

Tokyo has no shortage of great ramen spots, but this class lets you go a step further by learning how to make ramen from scratch. Create three different styles—”miso”, “shoyu”, and “tonkotsu”—and use a professional noodle machine to prepare fresh noodles yourself. With a small group size, you can benefit from plenty of hands-on time and personal guidance from your instructor throughout the experience.