Food & Culinary Tours & Trips in Japan
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10 best Food & Culinary Japan tour packages
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- Japan Real Food Adventure
- 7 Days Japan Culture & Food Family Tour (private guide & driver）Customizable
- 8 Days Exciting Foodie Adventure in Japan (private guide & driver）
- Japan Gourmet Tour (Customize& Mostly Private)
- Aromas of Japan 2025-2026
- Culinary Internship Program + Cooking & Japanese lessons in Japan
- 10 Days Japanese Culinary and Nature Journey (private guide & driver）
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- 10 Days Japan Nature and Temple Tour (private guide & driver）
Japan Real Food Adventure
18 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour was amazing. It was a perfect group and we had a wonderful time.”
Iris, 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 $8,120
10% Off- NZ$7,308You save $812
7 Days Japan Culture & Food Family Tour (private guide & driver）Customizable
16 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This trip was perfect for all of us. The hotels she booked were fantastic too—the rooms were super spacious.”
Misenhimer, traveled in August
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
10% Off- NZ$5,789
8 Days Exciting Foodie Adventure in Japan (private guide & driver）
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“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
10% Off- NZ$8,445
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 $6,444
10% Off- NZ$5,800You save $644
Duration 12 days Destinations Osaka, Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Okayama, Kyoto, Mount Fuji, Tokyo Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Tomato Travel From
10% Off- NZ$9,009
Eight specialized cooking classes in Tokyo's Omiya district reveal authentic Japanese cuisine, from dashi-making to wagashi preparation. Regional delicacies like fresh seafood and sake shine through hands-on experience in traditional restaurants across Sado Island, Ise Shima, or Iwate.
Duration 90 days Destinations Tokyo, Sado Island Age Range Ages 18+ Operator World Unite Japan KK From
10% Off- NZ$5,140
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- NZ$9,781
Duration 8 days Destinations Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Hakone, Kyoto, Fushimi, Nara, Osaka Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator UME Travel Co. Ltd From $7,866
25% Off- NZ$5,899You save $1,966
Duration 7 days Destinations Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Hakone, Kyoto, Arashiyama, Fushimi, Nara, Osaka Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator UME Travel Co. Ltd From $7,184
25% Off- NZ$5,388You save $1,796
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- NZ$9,177
What people love about Food & Culinary Tours in Japan
- 7 Days Japan Culture & Food Family Tour (private guide & driver）Customizable
I would give more stars if I could !!! Our trip was amazing from start to finish! We let Amber know the days of our flight and how many days we wanted a guide for. We were also asked our interests so they could create a tailored guide. A week before our trip Ivan reached out with our itinerary. It was perfect!!! The hotels were 4.5 star hotels. The day before our flight our driver would message us on WhatsApp to give us peace of mind. Our trip was broken into 3 cities. 1. Tokyo - not only did we have an amazing Guide (Mori) we had an amazing driver. No waiting for parking or uber. Mori was very knowledgeable, professional, and fun. He not only walked us around but he also helped translate and informed us about apps that would help with accurate translations. Mori went above and beyond. Even though we had a Rainy day, Mori was ready with an alternative activity. He even gave us the option to stick with the original activity if we wanted. After that our driver not only took us to the train station to Osaka, he took us all the way to our train. 2. Tokyo/Osaka - when we got off our train, our new driver was waiting to take us from the train to the hotel. The next day we meet our second guide Yuya. Yuya was just as knowledgeable, professional, and fun as Mori. Yuya took us to temples and castles in Kyoto. We went to an amazing Ramen restaurant too. After our trip to Kyoto, Yuya gave us some great places to eat dinner and activities we could do during our free time. 3. Osaka - our guide was still Yuya. He took us to a castle, museum, seafood market, running man, and a ferris wheel. Ivan, Mori, and Yuya made this trip perfect. When we come next time we will be using Ume Travel again!
- 8 Days Exciting Foodie Adventure in Japan (private guide & driver）
This tour was perfect, all the hotels we stayed in were of very high standard with staff who went above and beyond and great food selections. The tour guides, Hiroshi and David were amazing. They organised everything perfectly and looked after us all so well. I would highly recommend this tour, the tour guides are all so knowledgeable and its just mind blowing hearing about the history of Japan and how everything is so well preserved. How lucky are we to be able to experience all of this history.
- Japan Real Food Adventure
Unbelievable tour. The best food I've ever had, and our guide was lovely. Can't wait to go back to Japan.
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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