BEST OF · JAPAN FOOD TOURS
Fish markets before dawn, Shinjuku alleys after dark, a sushi counter where the chef decides. These 15 are priced in dollars, timed to the market clock and honest about the language gap.
Taste 13 Japanese dishes at four Shinjuku eateries, from Omoide Yokocho to Golden Gai, with drinks, local stories, and a small group.
“Paula was so awesome. Constantly cracking us up with history lessons and stories of the places we visited. Great time.”
Learn to make sushi near Senso-ji in Tokyo with English-speaking instructors, hands-on guidance, cultural context, and a meal for $59.69.
“Great class with great instructors. Learned more about sushi and its history as well. Kyuto and Kazu are amazing. They made the whole experience a lot of fun. The place is a little tricky to find so definitely plan to arrive 15 minutes before just in case. The location is great, near Sensoji, which makes it easy to integrate with a visit to the temple!”
Explore Tsukiji Market with tastings of sushi, Wagyu, fish cakes, fruit, and tea, plus local food culture and practical tips.
“Mike was a great tour guide. Even took us to a shop we wanted to visit even though the tour was already over”
Eat 13 to 15 Osaka specialties at five Shinsekai eateries, with local guides, two drinks, and a small group capped at nine.
“Really recommend this food tour - we ate at local establishments and tried dishes I definitely would not have ordered myself but they were all delicious! Mario was an excellent guide and answered so many questions about Osaka and gave us further recommendations to try out as well.”
Taste 13 Osaka dishes at five local eateries in Shinsekai, with two drinks, a small-group guide, and practical advice on value and food variety.
“Our guide, Kiko, was very friendly and we appreciated his efforts to make the tour a fun experience - including through fun detours to entertain the kids in between restaurant stops at local arcades in Shinsekai. Our only issue is we wish we had been informed that the cuisine is pretty much entirely fried food, and did not have variety. On other food tours we've been on, each stop had a different local specialty. If you like fried food, this will be a great tour for you. Unfortunately, we can't handle much of it!”
Taste 13 Japanese dishes across four Shinjuku eateries while exploring Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho, and Kabukicho with a local guide.
“Your was great, fun and well organised. Our guide Sabina was lovely and very knowledgeable.”
Make maki and nigiri in Asakusa with friendly English-speaking instructors, sushi history, fresh ingredients, and a meal you prepare yourself.
“I really enjoyed this sushi course and would definitely recommend it. The instructor was friendly, knowledgeable, and explained everything clearly, making the course easy to follow and enjoyable. The balance between explanation and hands-on practice was very good, and the ingredients were fresh and high quality.”
Make ramen from scratch in Kyoto with hands-on noodle making, custom broth, toppings, and a halal-certified class for all diets.
“My family had a great experience at the Ramen Factory. The cooking class was well organized and fun. All of the staff was friendly and helpful. We would highly recommend taking this class. The ramen was great!”
Review of Shinjuku’s 3.5-hour izakaya food tour, with 14+ tastings, three drinks, Golden Gai, and practical booking advice.
“Excellent tour! Yusuke was a wonderful guide. Many great food and drink experiences. Definitely recommend the sake add-on tour—excellent experience!”
Kyoto Gion night food tour with 9+ dishes, sake tastings, small-group walks through Gion and Pontocho, and local cultural insight.
“A great combination of history and food. We walked through Gion and had dinner at a place that I would never have found myself. And two fun bars in Ponto”
Explore Shinsekai through 15 Osaka street-food tastings, three drinks, local stories, and five small eateries for $73.29.
“Great tour to try a variety of street food. Anna was a wonderful guide - personable, knowledgeable, and very fun. Food was delicious, family owned spots. Recommended.”
Learn nigiri and maki with a sushi chef in Tokyo, wear a happi coat, enjoy a generous meal, and take home skills for $42.
“Perfect experience, Mikoto was the best teacher and chef we could wish for, thank you very much!”
Explore Kyoto’s Nishiki Market with seven tastings, brunch, Gion sights, and a small-group guide who brings local food to life.
“This was a great way to explore the market without being intimidated. We tried so much food that we wouldn’t have tried on our own.”
Learn maki and nigiri sushi in an English-language Tokyo cooking class in Asakusa, with fresh ingredients, a meal, and a take-home recipe.
“With friendly and energetic staff, sushi making was a great time. Well organized, a bit educational and most of all FUN, this experience combined an entertaining do-it-yourself style, with pre-planned ingredients to maximize the time spent making sushi. The portion size ovRead more”
Learn maki and nigiri near Dotonbori in a friendly Osaka sushi class with English instruction, prepared ingredients, and a meal you make yourself.
“We had a great time at our sushi making class! We learned how to make nigiri and maki rolls the correct way and our teacher had lots of tips on how to make the best sushi! It was a lot of fun and we would definitely recommend to friends!”
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