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The 15 most popular food tours: sushi, ramen & sake tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Asakusa sushi class near Senso-ji: learn nigiri and maki with clear English tips, then eat the lunch you make. Small groups.
“The sushi class was very organized and the instructor did a great job of teaching. Her instructions were clear and modeled with visuals. I appreciated that the class started off with a little history of sushi. We made a lot of sushi and learRead more”
Osaka Shinsekai food tour: 13–15 dishes at 5 spots in 3 hours. Takoyaki, kushikatsu, gyoza, tonpeiyaki plus 2 drinks.
“Kiko and Sarah were terrific! We got to try many local dishes, prepared by local eateries, that we never would have been exposed to. Everything was delicious and by the end, I couldn't eat any more. Lots of background stories - an evening that is well worth the cost. If you have a free evening,…”
Walk Shinsekai for 13 Osaka dishes at 5 local spots, led by an English-speaking guide, with 2 drinks and fun culture stops in 3 hours.
“Taka was an excellent guide who taught us a lot and answered all our questions. We met some wonderful people and went to places that we wouldn’t have been able to find if we weren’t there with a local. Highly recommend!”
3-hour Shinjuku food crawl with a local guide, up to 13 dishes, 4 eateries, and nightlife vibes through Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho.
“the guide was great friendly knowledgeable and very engaging. The group was very small which really worked well since Tokyo is fairly crowded.”
Learn sushi in historic Asakusa: make maki rolls and nigiri, hear real sushi history, then eat what you made with English help near Skytree.
“Very funny and entertaining staff. I took the earlier time so there were fewer people but the staff gave us extra attention so it felt almost like a private lesson. Informative about the history and the sushi ingedients tasted very high quality too! I would totally reccomend this and it is in a very convenient…”
Make ramen noodles from scratch at Ramen Factory Kyoto, customize flavors and toppings, then eat your handmade lunch. Halal, veg, vegan.
“Great experience and family friendly fun! Recommend booking time that coincides with lunch/dinner. The instructors are engaging, funny, and helpful. You will roll chicken thigh and tie it, boil it in broth, use a mini-torch to roast it after it cooks, hand-make the ramen dough, press the noodles and the enjoy your hard work with…”
Small-group izakaya tour of Shinjuku with 14+ tastings, 3 drink choices, and neon-night wandering through Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho.
“A friend suggested we do a food tour early on our Japanese holiday. This was an awesome suggestion and so pleased I chose Viator. The communication before the tour was excellent and we were matched with a wonderful, knowledgeable guide in Chizuru. She was so kind and patient and took us to 4 amazing locations…”
3-hour Shinjuku bar-hop through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, Golden Gai, ending at karaoke. English guide, $34.
“Our guide Naoya was amazing, he eagerly shared his know of the Shinjuku area. We visited restaurants and bars we probably wouldn't have visited without him. I would highly recommend English speaking travelers to request him when visiting the area.”
Kyoto night food and sake in Gion. Small-group walk through backstreets, 9+ dishes, and 6 sake tastings for a full meal experience.
“Jimmy took me out to experience a great dinner and drinks evening, co-mingling with the local Friday night crowd, which I probably would have otherwise totally missed”
Hungry Osaka street food tour through Shinsekai: 15+ tastings and 3 drinks in 3 hours with a local guide and a Tsutenkaku walk.
“Scott was a phenomenal guide who knew the area very well and had great historical context he shares with the group. We really enjoyed all the stops and would highly recommend .”
Learn to make roll sushi and nigiri in Asakusa near Sensoji, with English guidance, fresh ingredients, and a meal you create for $79.59.
“It was a great experience. The history of sushi was very interesting. The explanations were professional and very simple.”
Tokyo sushi making in a happi coat. Learn nigiri with tuna and salmon in 90 minutes and eat what you make.
“Everything was excellent. Food, teacher, experience were unforgettable for us.”
Learn sushi in Osaka near Dotonbori. Make nigiri and maki with an English instructor, then eat what you made. Beginner-friendly.
“We had a great time in the sushi class — the instruction team was fun and super helpful. We would definitely do it again!”
Learn sushi in Tsukiji with a pro chef: fish prep demo, knives 101, hands-on nigiri and maki, and a lunch you make yourself.
“huge fun to make our own sushi, very well organized: very nice Sushi Chef Kate and tour guide Eri, everything clearly explained and we made our sushi and what’a more: ate it😀 i strongly recommend the experience”
Three-hour Shinjuku night food tour with seasonal sushi, shichirin-grilled Wagyu, Kabukicho neon sights, and a dessert finish.
“Molly was an amazing guide for the night. We had the best sushi and wagyu! Would definitely recommend to everyone.”
