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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.
“We had such a fun time learning how to make sushi! We brought our 8- and 10-year-olds, and they enjoyed it just as much as we did. The instructors explained the process clearly, gave us a lot of history and facts, were very helpful, and Read more”
Osaka Shinsekai food tour: 13–15 dishes at 5 spots in 3 hours. Takoyaki, kushikatsu, gyoza, tonpeiyaki plus 2 drinks.
“Mari was a great guide! She was very knowledgeable about the city of Osaka and the food. We ate a lot of dishes that we would never normally know to order, and they were all interesting and well presented and we enjoyed them!”
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.
“Loved eating and drinking food that I never would sought out on my own. The tour guide was engaging, knowledgeable and fun. Really make the experience one I will never forget.”
3-hour Shinjuku food crawl with a local guide, up to 13 dishes, 4 eateries, and nightlife vibes through Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho.
“Aika our guide was amazing attentive and knowledgeable. Was unable to eat all the food. Value for money was great. Thanks Aika.”
Learn sushi in historic Asakusa: make maki rolls and nigiri, hear real sushi history, then eat what you made with English help near Skytree.
“Great class! Lots of fun and super delicious. Really good to do with kids.”
Make ramen noodles from scratch at Ramen Factory Kyoto, customize flavors and toppings, then eat your handmade lunch. Halal, veg, vegan.
“Fabulous! A must do- and it is a meal at the end! The staff was fabulous and we learned with hands on making of ramen”
Small-group izakaya tour of Shinjuku with 14+ tastings, 3 drink choices, and neon-night wandering through Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho.
“We had an amazing time on the food tour! Our guide, Taiga, was lovely to talk to and very accommodating to our dietary restrictions. The tour in general was a great way to see more of the city, and we had some really excellent food. I would hRead more”
3-hour Shinjuku bar-hop through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, Golden Gai, ending at karaoke. English guide, $34.
“Very fun evening with Yuna, met some interesting people, found out some new things about Japanese culture. Highly recommend if you're unsure about going out in Tokyo.”
Kyoto night food and sake in Gion. Small-group walk through backstreets, 9+ dishes, and 6 sake tastings for a full meal experience.
“This tour was a great way to try food and sake around Kyoto! You get it learn some history along with it, I highly recommend!”
Hungry Osaka street food tour through Shinsekai: 15+ tastings and 3 drinks in 3 hours with a local guide and a Tsutenkaku walk.
“It is a great tour of a really cool area of Osaka that is authentic. We had Adam as a tour guide and he was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable about the food, Japanese history and customs. This is definitely worth the price and something we thoroughly enjoyed.”
Learn to make roll sushi and nigiri in Asakusa near Sensoji, with English guidance, fresh ingredients, and a meal you create for $79.59.
“So much fun. Learned a lot. Made an 8 piece maki roll and 8 pieces of nigiri per person. So full and yummy!!! Rino the instructor was great, eveyrone spoke great English”
Tokyo sushi making in a happi coat. Learn nigiri with tuna and salmon in 90 minutes and eat what you make.
“We made very tasty sushi by ourself! They explained it very well and helped us if we had questions. It was very nice and they were super kind and funny. We enjoyed it a lot, definitely recommend! 👍🏼👍🏼”
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.
“Was a really good introduction to sushi making and it wan fun. The chefs and helpers were very accomodating. Also very good worth the children.”
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.”
