Food & Culinary 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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YoungSil • traveled in January, 2025
Overall, it was good. But there are some areas can be improved. Tour guide should know more around the area and can give us tips and sugesstions. 6 nights weren't enough to explore whole Japan and we enjoyed.
7 Days Japan Culture & Food Family Tour (private guide & driver)Customizable - C
CARLA • traveled in July
Wonderful trip! Wonderful guide! Would definitely recommend. ❤️
Japan Real Food Adventure
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7 Days Japan Culture & Food Family Tour (private guide & driver)Customizable
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Our tour exceeded our expectations. Amber did an exceptional job.”
Christopher, traveled in June
At Tsukiji Fish Market and Kuromon Ichiba Market, Japan's culinary scene comes alive. Traditional mochi-making unfolds at Nakatanidou while Kyoto and Nara's food culture beckons. Local specialties shine throughout Tokyo and Osaka's renowned food districts.
Duration 7 days Destinations Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator UME Travel Co. Ltd From
- US$3,356
Japan Real Food Adventure
18 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was interesting, on a culture and gastronomical view, the selection of the places we visited.”
Pedro, traveled in March
From Tokyo's Tsukiji Market sushi to Osaka's street food paradise in Dotonbori, Japan's diverse flavors await. Local cooking techniques come alive in Kanazawa homes, while premium teas flourish at Uji farms, and Buddhist vegetarian cuisine delights at Koya-san temple.
Duration 11 days Destinations Tokyo, Takayama, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Koya-san, Osaka Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From $5,255
15% Off- US$4,467You save $788
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
15% Off- US$4,896
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 $4,110
10% Off- US$3,699You save $411
You'll make Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki in a hands-on cooking class, layering noodles and cabbage into this local favorite. At Ritsurin Garden in Kagawa, try making Sanuki Udon from scratch in a traditional workshop. Taste fresh Hiroshima oysters and sample Uji green tea with views of UNESCO-listed Byodoin Temple nearby. A bento box lunch comes during a boat ride along the Uji River. The trip wraps up with a private Geisha performance featuring Kaiseki Ryori multi-course dining, followed by a traditional Chanko Nabe hot pot farewell dinner in Tokyo.
Duration 12 days Destinations Osaka, Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Okayama, Kyoto, Mount Fuji, Tokyo Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Tomato Travel From
10% Off- US$5,314+$336 upfront costs
A5 Kobe beef dazzles at Gion Moriya, while Uji's famous matcha refreshes. Local specialties from Tokyo's Ramen Street to Osaka's Dotonbori district delight, complemented by stays at premium accommodations including Hotel East 21 Tokyo and Daiwa Roynet Kyoto.
Duration 10 days Destinations Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator UME Travel Co. Ltd From
10% Off- US$5,670
Try fresh sushi and Japanese omelets at the historic Tsukiji Fish Market, then learn to make nigiri, inari, and hosomaki rolls in a hands-on sushi class in Shinjuku. Head to the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum in Fushimi to sample sake paired with local dishes, where traditional brewing methods use underground spring water to create award-winning flavors. Check out Osaka's food scene and walk through izakaya houses along Shinjuku Golden Street, where 300 small eateries serve authentic Japanese dishes in traditional wooden longhouses.
Duration 7 days Destinations Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Hakone, Kyoto, Arashiyama, Fushimi, Nara, Osaka Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator UME Travel Co. Ltd From $4,165
25% Off- US$3,124You save $1,041
Japanese cuisine shines from Tokyo's Tsukiji Market to Osaka's Dotonbori district. Local specialties at Shinjuku Golden Street's izakayas delight, while traditional tea ceremonies in Kyoto and fresh seafood throughout create memorable moments with expert guides.
Duration 10 days Destinations Tokyo, Nikko, Mount Fuji, Hakone, Kyoto, Koya-san, Osaka Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator UME Travel Co. Ltd From
25% Off- US$5,320
Sample fresh sushi at Tokyo's legendary Tsukiji Fish Market alongside Japanese omelets and sake, then master rolling nigiri and hosomaki during a hands-on sushi-making class in Shinjuku. At the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum in Kyoto, taste sake brewed with Fushimi's underground spring water. Wrap up your culinary adventure at Osaka's Kuromon Market, known as 'Osaka's Kitchen,' where you can savor takoyaki, fresh seafood, and local street food.
Duration 8 days Destinations Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Hakone, Kyoto, Fushimi, Nara, Osaka Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator UME Travel Co. Ltd From $4,474
25% Off- US$3,356You save $1,119
At Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum in Fushimi, you'll taste premium sake brewed with Fushimi's famous underground spring water and try traditional Japanese cuisine. Walk through the lively stalls of Kuromon Market in Osaka, where you can sample fresh sashimi, grilled seafood, and local street food. Dine in Kyoto's Arashiyama district and take part in exclusive tastings that highlight regional flavors and centuries-old brewing traditions from Japan's Kanto region.
Duration 8 days Destinations Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Hakone, Kyoto, Fushimi, Nara, Osaka Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator UME Travel Co. Ltd From $4,560
25% Off- US$3,420You save $1,140
What our customers ask about Food & Culinary 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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