JAPAN
Japan's classics.
The 15 most popular dining experiences in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Tokyo Shinjuku bar hopping tour with 3 hidden izakaya stops, all-you-can-drink plus snack plates, small group, and local guide.
“We really enjoyed our Shinjuku Bar Hopping tour with Yusuke. He was knowledgeable and made sure we were well taken care of the whole evening. It was a great introduction to the area and nightlife of Shinjuku.”
Sumo up close in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa. Watch and participate at Tokyo Sumo Room with optional training and a chanko-style meal. 90–120 min.
“Fantastic presentation. The host, the stable master, and the sumo wrestlers were all terrific. Very fun and kind. The mawashi isn't as uncomfortable as you'd think, but the wrestlers are much stronger than I thought. Loved it!”
Tokyo’s Samurai Restaurant show in Shinjuku blends neon samurai theater with dancers and 2 included drinks, lasting about 90 minutes.
“the show was a lot of fun and the perfirmers and staff all looked really happt to put on the show”
A 3-hour Osaka backstreets walk with street-food tastings, retro shops, old alleys, and a dinner upgrade option at an izakaya.
“It was a very interesting experience exploring the darker side of Osaka-not your typical tourist hotspots. Our guides Rudy and Alex were so knowledgable and shared unique Japanese history. The tour is a little over 3 hours of walking but very Read more”
Osaka after dark on gritty backstreets, with street snacks, Taisho-era red light district options, and an optional dinner finish.
“Excellent food tour with Minori. Highly recommend!”
Sail the Sumida River on a traditional yakatabune from Asakusa, eat a full Japanese multicourse dinner, and snap night views.
“Delicious food and a great atmosphere! One of our best experiences in Tokyo so you MUST do! The food is wonderful and you get unlimited drinks, which is wonderful. The boat itself is super cool and the sightings are great as well.”
A small-group Gion walk and Maiko performance in Kyoto, with a real chat and optional lunch, tea, or dinner. Respectful and practical.
“Very enjoyable. Ken was very professional and informative.”
A guided Gion walk in Kyoto plus a maiko show and Q&A, with culture stops, temples, and optional dining—small group, easy pace.
“This has been on the best group tours I've been on! Kenya was very kind and knowledgeable about the Geico/Geisha history and culture. I enjoyed the teaching and background tour before our group met the young Maiko. Definitely a wonderful experience only wish we could have talked with the lovely Maiko more about her journey…”
Shinjuku izakaya bar hopping with dinner and drinks included. Visit Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai in 3 hours.
“Our Shinjuku Bar Hopping was an amazing experience! Our guide, Jun was truly fun and phenomenal. Highly recommend this tour! We had such a great time!”
Cruise Tokyo Bay on a yakatabune with shamisen music, a sukiyaki-style hot pot, soft drinks, then finish at Tokyo Tower.
“Karen was an amazing guide very nice and welcoming, food was also great. My group also enjoyed the entertainment Midori is very talented and we had so much fun with her performance.”
Make ramen noodles and gyoza from scratch in a Tokyo restaurant kitchen, choose broth, learn technique, then eat what you made. Small group.
“This was one of the best experiences I have had while traveling to Japan. I loved this activity from the teachers/chefs helping us to the atmosphere and the food, it was incredible. I like that I got to learn a new skill set, have a good time, anRead more”
Hiroshima food tour: 3 tachinomi stops, 10+ dishes, up to 3 drinks, and a 3-hour guided walk from Don Quijote.
“Fantastic food tour with a great mix of authentic, delicious stops that I never would have found on my own. Ken was an excellent guide. Friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the food and local culture. He made everything easy to follow, fun, and memorable. Highly recommended.”
Small-group Gion walk and private dinner with a maiko in Kyoto, with cultural performance, translation, and traditional dishes.
“It was an interesting experience to chat with a Meiko, and to understand what made her take this course I life.”
In just 4 hours in Omori, Tokyo, you’ll fold origami, make udon and sushi, sip free drinks, learn matcha, and take home calligraphy.
“This was a personable, fun and truly memorable experience. Taka-San and Keiko-San really make you feel like part of their family, they are both very knowledgeable and lovely people. The cooking and eating part was not only educational, but just lots of fun, and YUM! The time never felt rushed even though we did so…”
Asakusa kaiseki dinner with a live geisha performance, English interpretation, and conversation time in a small Tokyo group.
“Hospitality was amazing, very professional and entertaining . They allowed us to embrace their culture. Engaged and seerved us with love”
