4 Wagyu & Kaiseki Dining Tours in Japan Worth Booking

1.Tokyo Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku – Seasonal Sushi, Wagyu Beef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,161 reviews · from $111Our pick

Spend about three hours eating through Shinjuku with a guide such as Molly, Yuma, Aoi, or Mimi. Expect seasonal omakase sushi, shichirin-grilled Wagyu, a walk through Kabukicho and Godzilla Road, then a Japanese dessert or drink. The group is capped at seven, making it easy to ask questions and get local tips.

“We were not sure what to expect. The experience was amazing! Yuma, our tour guide was funny, knowledgeable and we were so lucky to be paired with her. She gave us a history of Shinjuku we would not have otherwise known. We would definitely do it again!”

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2.Wagyu and 7 Japanese Dishes Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 273 reviews · 3 hours · from $67Best value

At Cooking Sun Tokyo in Shinjuku, you’ll spend about three hours preparing eight Japanese dishes, including dashi soup, tamagoyaki, tofu, sukiyaki Wagyu, and dorayaki. English-speaking instructors guide each step in a bright residential studio, explaining ingredients, customs, and practical substitutions. You eat the meal together and take the recipes home.

“Awesome! Very well explained, demonstrated and tasty. Very clean and beautiful class environment. Great directions to the location as well.”

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3.Small-Group Wagyu Beef and 7 Japanese Dishes Tokyo Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · from $72

At Cooking Sun Tokyo in Shinjuku, you’ll prepare a full Japanese meal in a class limited to eight people. English-speaking instructors such as Aya, Hidemi, Kaori, and Megumi guide you through dashi, seasonal vegetables, sukiyaki-style Wagyu, sauces, presentation, and dessert. Ingredients, recipes, an apron, and a towel are included.

“Small group hands on cooking class where we learnt a lot about the different foods and methods of cooking and then got to enjoy the multi course meal. Easy to find location in a residential area. Great experience.”

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4.Wagyu & Sake Pairing in Shinjuku – Steak, Shabu-Shabu & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · from $148

Meet at Ushinobi Shinjuku at 6 pm for a three-hour wagyu and sake dinner hosted by guides such as Joe, Chi, Andrea, Tadashi, or Miyuki. You’ll sample several wagyu cuts, learn about grading and brewing, prepare some dishes, and match each course with sake, cocktails, or warm pours.

“The Wagyu and Sake were all amazing. Each prepared dish and drink was phenomenal. Andrea was a great host!! Sharing the meal with others was very unique as well.”

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