Food & Wine Tours & Trips in Japan
What if your Japan trip was all about the food? You'll learn proper soba making, taste whiskeys in little bars, eat what sumo wrestlers eat (it's called chanko-nabe), master Hiroshima's okonomiyaki, watch a geisha perform in Kyoto, visit Himeji's white castle, explore Miyajima Island, and hit Tokyo's food scene hard. Come hungry, leave understanding why people obsess over Japanese food.
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janice • traveled in October, 2025
Amber was absolutely amazing! Our big family of 10 was planning a trip to Japan, and TourRadar recommended UME Travel to us. Amber was our travel planner, and she was just fantastic. Everyone in our family had their own ideas, and she patiently listened to all our requests—she even helped us revise the itinerary seven times until it fit everyone’s needs perfectly! The local guide and driver were super friendly too, always waiting for us right on time at the hotel every morning!
7 Days Customized Tokyo and Kansai Classic Tour (private guide & driver）Family Tour - C
CallumRidge • traveled in November
Great way to highlight Japan on a budget.
Japan Highlights: Karaoke & Katsu - C
Carolyn • traveled in January
The 10 tour of Japan was amazing. Our tour director Yama was excellent- organised, approachable, knowledgeable. The bus drivers incredibly polite. This tour gave a snap shot of Japan incorporating the castles, shrines, ancient customs, modern innovations. We loved every minute of it. This tour involved coaches, bullet trains, tram, we did the subway. The accommodation was in the areas most would want to explore. The rooms small however who needs large rooms. The opt in extras were great. We found the tour was a great snap shot of Japan, well organised with a brilliant guide
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- 7 Days Customized Tokyo and Kansai Classic Tour (private guide & driver）Family Tour
- Japan Highlights: Karaoke & Katsu
- 8 Days Exciting Foodie Adventure in Japan (private guide & driver）
- Japan Gourmet Tour (Customize& Mostly Private)
- Essence of Japan: A Luxury in Culture, Art & Culinary Elegance
- Japan — Culture Meets Modern Luxury (10 Days / 9 Nights)
- Culinary Internship Program + Cooking & Japanese lessons in Japan
- 11 Days Exploring Japan's Cuisine with Kids (private guide & driver）
- 10 Days Romantic Honeymoon under the Cherry Blossoms (private guide & driver）
- 14 Days A Taste of Japan (private guide & driver）
7 Days Customized Tokyo and Kansai Classic Tour (private guide & driver）Family Tour
7 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was an unforgettable trip. The guides and hotels she arranged were also fantastic!”
Mercy, traveled in July
Duration 7 days Destinations Tokyo, Fuji, Kawaguchiko, Iyashinosato ancient japanese village, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator UME Travel Co. Ltd From
- US$3,280
Japan Highlights: Karaoke & Katsu
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great way to highlight Japan on a budget.”
CallumRidge, traveled in September
Duration 7 days Destinations Tokyo, Hakone, Mount Fuji, Oshino, Kyoto, Arashiyama, Osaka Age Range Ages 18-32 Operator Topdeck From
- US$1,669
8 Days Exciting Foodie Adventure in Japan (private guide & driver）
“The tour guides are all so knowledgeable and its just mind blowing hearing about the history of Japan.”
David, traveled in July
Japanese cuisine mastery begins at Tsukiji Market's cooking classes and premium dining at Ningyocho Imahan. Fresh seafood beckons at Kuromon Ichiba Market while an 11-course kaiseki awaits at Gion Kyo-ryori Hanasaki.
Duration 8 days Destinations Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Osaka Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator UME Travel Co. Ltd From
- US$4,780
Japan's finest establishments offer culinary excellence. Kobe beef shines at Tsurugyu, sushi-making mastery unfolds at Tsukiji Market, and sake flows at Gekkeikan Okura Museum. Traditional kaiseki dining accompanies private Maiko performances.
Duration 8 days Destinations Osaka, Kyoto, Tokyo Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Odynovo From $4,329
10% Off- US$3,896You save $433
Duration 13 days Destinations Osaka, Kyoto, Naoshima Island, Kurashiki, Nagoya, Kiso, Magome, Tsumago, Narai, KawaguchikoSee all destinations Age Range Ages 35+ Operator Tweet World Travel From
10% Off- US$12,826
Duration 10 days Destinations Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Arashiyama, Nara, Osaka Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Across Africa Tours & Travel From $7,313
8% Off- US$6,728You save $585
Eight specialized cooking classes in Tokyo's Omiya district reveal authentic Japanese cuisine, from dashi-making to wagashi preparation. Regional delicacies like fresh seafood and sake shine through hands-on experience in traditional restaurants across Sado Island, Ise Shima, or Iwate.
Duration 90 days Destinations Tokyo, Sado Island, Ise Age Range Ages 18+ Operator World Unite Japan KK From
8% Off- US$2,980
What our customers ask about Food & Wine Tours & Trips in Japan
When is the best time to take a Food & Culinary tour in Japan?
Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) offer the most rewarding Food & Culinary tours in Japan when local ingredients reach their peak. Tokyo's Tsukiji Market presents the freshest seafood in spring while Kyoto's restaurants feature cherry blossom-themed dishes. The autumn months bring specialties like matsutake mushrooms and seasonal fish varieties. While tours run throughout the year hotels like East 21 Tokyo and local markets adjust their menus to match the seasons. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Early September temperature was around 30+C for the duration of the trip and we got to try amazing fresh sushi from the Tokyo fish markets."
What are the must-try food experiences on a Japanese culinary tour?
Japanese food tours center around key experiences that define the country's cuisine. Visitors learn sushi-making at Tokyo's Tsukiji Market explore the bustling Kuromon Ichiba Market in Osaka and experience traditional kaiseki dining at Gion Kyo-ryori Hanasaki in Kyoto. The street food scene includes Osaka's famous takoyaki in Dotonbori Tokyo Ramen Street's noodle shops and authentic tea ceremonies in Uji. A TourRadar traveler noted: "My favourite experiences were the fresh sushi from the Tokyo fish markets the make-your-own takoyaki in Osaka and the all-you-can-eat shabu shabu in Kyoto!"
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