12 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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5.Kyoto Food Tour of 10 Tastings with Wagyu, Mochi & More Surprises

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $142

Walk from Karasuma to Gion while sampling ten Kyoto-style bites and drinks, including katsudon, yuba tofu, wagyu sushi, fishcakes, mochi, beer, sake, and matcha. The three-and-a-half-hour tour is limited to ten people, with guides such as Yuma and Tomoro leading the way. Expect steady walking, market stops, and a menu that can change.

“We had a great tour with our guide Yuma! He was very nice and friendly. We enjoyed walking through the market and trying different Japanese food. We started at a restaurant with pork katsu, then we went to the market and tried a variety Read more”

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6.Kyoto Evening Gion Food Tour Including Kaiseki Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $276

Meet at the Japan Kanji Museum and Library at 5 p.m. for a guided walk through Gion, Gion Shirakawa, and Pontocho. You will hear about geiko and maiko, sample Kyoto treats, then sit down to a 10-course kaiseki dinner with green tea, dessert, and one drink. Guides may include Yoshiko, Akari, Thomas, or Sae.

“Our guide Tomas was great! Despite not being Japanese, he passionately explained the making of geishas, the sweets we tasted, and finally the tradition of the Kaseiki dinner. All in the beautiful Gion district of Kyoto. A lovely evening well worth the cost.”

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7.SUMO BEATS SHOWCASE: Taiko Drum and Wagyu burger!

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 37 reviews · from $67

At PICCADILLY PREMIUM in Umeda, you’ll see a live sumo contest framed by taiko drums, flute, and shamisen music. The evening also includes a sumo lesson, audience participation, one drink, and a Wagyu burger, with soy meat available for vegans. Come early: reception begins 45 minutes before the show, and you should be seated 15 minutes before it starts.

“What a show! We enjoyed it, from start to finish. The sumo wrestlers, the live music, the super presenter, and all that in a surprisingly beautiful location. And if you can also take it on against those strong men yourself... a must!”

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8.Scuba Diving Tour with Wagyu Lunch and English guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $250

Start at 7 a.m. with Ocean Lounge in Motobu and travel by boat to Minna and Sesoko islands for two guided scuba sessions. Beginners receive patient hand-held support from English-speaking guides such as Taz, Toshi, JT, and Taz. Afterward, enjoy Motobu beef, Agu pork, farm vegetables, drinks, photos, showers, and an ocean-view café.

“Our experience with Ocean Lounge, it’s operator Taz, and Taz taking us diving was all around a phenomenal and one of a kind experience. I cannot praise it higher. Book this tour over anything else! Taz made my travel partner and I feel welcomed, safe, and like royalty. He speaks excellent English which was so reassuring when it comes to safety. In terms of the dive - the meeting point is an all in one lounge and cafe, it it also where you can shower after. It has the most amazing view, it was stunning. Taz’s outfit boasts brand new gear, safety checks and he showed us some great reef…”

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9.Kawagoe Japanese Food Tour : Unagi Kaiseki and Sake near Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $181

Meet at 5 pm at Eccola Resona Koedoterrace in Kawagoe for a small-group unagi experience led by a master chef with more than 40 years of skill. You will watch live eel preparation, taste shirayaki and unaju, grate fresh wasabi, and learn through English explanations and quizzes. Guide Mr. Kusuda is praised for lively translation and humor. Sake pairing costs extra.

“I have lived in Japan for 2 years, and this is the best tour experience I’ve ever had. You will learn about the history of eel in Japan, with hands on experience. You can hold a live eel, see exactly how it’s prepared (farm to table), see how every parRead more”

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10.Wagyu and Sushi Gastronomic Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 24 reviews · 3 hours · from $154

Spend about three hours in Shinjuku tasting Wagyu and sushi at two food venues, then walk through Kabukicho, Omoide Yokocho, Hanazono Shrine, and Golden Gai. An English-speaking guide leads the small group, with Emma among the guides named by past participants. Dinner and alcoholic drinks for ages 20 and up are included.

“An exceptional food tour in Shinjuku. The Wagyu and sushi were sublime, and our guide's recommendations were perfect. A must-do for any food lover.”

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11.Wagyu Beef & Sake Pairing Foodie Tour in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3h 30m · from $180

Start at Shimbashi Station with a 30-minute tasting of more than 20 sakes from Nara, then enjoy 75 minutes of A5 Wagyu teppanyaki in Ginza, including extra servings after the first course. Guides such as Kazu and Ken also share Ginza’s story before ending at a café or bar with dessert and a drink.

“Best guide ever!!! Food, drinks, and experience was amazing”

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12.Colors of Japan, Fukuoka Nokonoshima Island Park & Wagyu BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $148

Leave Fukuoka at 10:00 for Nokonoshima Island Park, reached by a 10-minute ferry from Hakata Bay. Your guide handles hotel or port pickup, island transport, park entry, a Wagyu barbecue lunch, soft drinks, and dessert. Explore flower gardens, a traditional village, animals, golf, and sweeping city views at your own pace.

“The journey from our hotel to the ferry terminal was very pleasant. Along the way the guide gave us insightful explanations as we pass the different areas of Fukuoka city. The park itself was big and on high ground with fantastic vieRead more”

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