JAPAN
Japan's classics.
The 15 most popular vegan & vegetarian tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Vegan sushi and okonomiyaki in Shibuya with a small-group guide, plus multiple drinks and city views from a sake bar.
“Yuki was a very friendly, enthusiastic host that took us to vegan spots we wouldn't have discovered on our own (and we hadn't seen on the HappyCow app!). After the food tour, he even went out of his way to take us to a few stores he thougRead more”
Small-group ramen and gyoza class in Tokyo with Yoshi and Amo, local ingredients, vegan/vegetarian options, and hands-on noodles.
“My husband and daughter took this class together and loved it. They said it was so personal and fun and they got great tips about other things to do in the city. They brought the recipes home.”
Cook vegan ramen and gyoza from scratch in a small group at BentoYa, plus a local supermarket stop in Komae, Tokyo.
“Look no further and book!!! Kaori offered a most hospitable experience. Being welcomed into her own kitchen was the highlight of our experience in Japan. My husband and our 13 year old son had an amazing adventure discovering how truRead more”
Make ramen noodles and gyoza from scratch with Tokyo Mom Aki in Shinjuku. Vegan option available.
“I really enjoyed the cooking class with Aki-san. We prepared everything from scratch and it was all handmade, including cutting ramen noodles with a knife. I was able to improve my skills and also got more background information. It came wiRead more”
A 2-hour vegan and vegetarian ramen walking tour through Shibuya and Shinjuku with four mini bowls, Hokkaido history, and dietary options.
“I had a great time on this tour with Frank! It is not the easiest to find local places serving vegetarian Ramen and this tour helped me try 4 amazing vegetarian ramen varieties! It really help me understand the different flavour profiles available across ramen. And apart from the ramen just talking to Frank was…”
Vegan, vegetarian, and halal sushi making in Shibuya. 90 minutes with an English instructor, hands-on rolls and nigiri, and you eat what you make.
“Kaito and Momoyo were amazing! They were incredible teachers and made the experience so special and fun! We had the best time and would recommend to everyone!”
3-hour Tokyo Vegan Food Tour through Shibuya and Ebisu with ramen, gyoza, vegan karaage, fruit sandwiches, sweets, and one drink.
“LOVED this tour. Our guide was outstanding. He shared so much information with us about the vegan food culture and history in Tokyo and in Japan more broadly. It was a great opportunity to see another side of the city's food scene. I learned a ton. And the food we had on our tour was…”
Make 12 vegan or halal sushi pieces in 90 minutes in Osaka’s Dotonbori, with sake, sushi cosplay, and an English instructor.
“Charming teachers. Lovely place. Convenient location. Delicious product. We can recommend this experience”
Small-group shojin ryori cooking in Tokyo: learn 700-year Zen vegetarian recipes, cook sesame tofu and tempura, then eat with tea.
“Fantastic lesson in how to cook vegetarian food in Japan, and interesting insight into the diet of Buddhist monks and eating culture.”
3-hour Tokyo vegan food tour in Shibuya and Ebisu: ramen, gyoza, karaage, fruit and anko sandwiches plus tips for plant-based meals.
“The tour was great, we visited a few places that we would not have found otherwise, the food was excellent and abundant, and our guide was very friendly and informative. Definitely recommend!”
Hands-on Arashiyama vegan ramen and gyoza class with dashi-free umami broth, crispy gyoza, recipes, and a home-cooked meal.
“Excellente expérience, très agréable et instructive. Couple accueillant, compétent très professionnel et attentif, 3 plats préparés et dégustés, bon timing, le déroulement est bien pensé et super organisé, c’était très bien. L’atelier se derole dRead more”
Vegan sushi class in Musashino with Rei: make 6 plant-based sushi, practice vinegar rice and knives, learn sushi history, then eat.
“A very engaging and interesting sushi course.👏 Not only did we learn how to make sushi with traditional tools, but we also learned about the history of Sushi and how it has changed over the centuries and developed in different regions. SuRead more”
Cook vegan Japanese home food with Aomori grandmothers. 3-hour hands-on class with English support and shared lunch.
“とても温かくて楽しい体験でした。”
Vegan ramen in Tokyo’s Shibuya and Shinjuku: four mini bowls, one drink, two ramen shops, and a guided train ride in 2 hours.
“This tour was great. I’m glad it was the first activity we booked when we arrived in Japan. Our tour guide, Sahori, was amazing and provided us with some fascinating information on the history of ramen. We visited two places, both of whicRead more”
Learn vegan fermented desserts in Tokyo with amazake and sake kasu, try a hand mask, and sip sakura tea in a 2-hour class.
“We also did the cooking fermentation class and it was great to learn about how to use the fermentation in desserts too! A very fun experience and the best and kind teacher!”
