Tokyo
Takumi Sushi Owana
Average cost
Dinner: ¥30,000 – ¥35,000
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Our partner byFood.com is Japan’s one-stop platform for foodie travelers. You can book food experiences such as cooking classes and gourmet tours, and easily make restaurant reservations without using Japanese. Food is one of the charms of Japan. Enjoy special food experiences during your stay.
Explore Japanese Restaurants
byFood gives English speakers easy access to thousands of restaurants, from Hokkaido to Okinawa. Meet chefs who have dedicated their entire lives to the art of deep-frying tempura or sculpting nigiri. Or take a walk on the wilder side with contemporary culinary takes, like wagyu beef Jenga towers and meringue-topped okonomiyaki. Whatever the craving, byFood has it covered.
PICK UP – Tempura restaurant
Tokyo
Tempura Ono
Average cost
Lunch: ¥15,000 – ¥35,000
Dinner: ¥15,000 – ¥35,000
Tokyo
Arakicho Tenpaku (Formerly Kondou)
Average cost
Lunch: ¥15,000 – ¥20,000
Dinner: ¥15,000 – ¥20,000
Tokyo
Takumi Gotanda
Average cost
Dinner: ¥10,000 – ¥15,000
Tokyo
Tempura Ten Soso Roppongi Hills
Average cost
Dinner: ¥30,000 – ¥50,000
PICK UP – Yakiniku restaurant
Osaka
Wagyu Kappo Toraichi
Average cost
Dinner: ¥25,000 – ¥90,000
Tokyo
Nikutei Futago Hongo
Average cost
Dinner: ¥15,000 – ¥25,000
Tokyo
YAKINIKU 37west NY (Previously Yakiniku Futago 17th St.)
Average cost
Dinner: ¥15,000 – ¥30,000
Tokyo
Nikutei Futago Shinjuku
Average cost
Dinner: ¥15,000 – ¥25,000
PICK UP – Japanese Cuisine restaurant
Tokyo
Shojin Ryori Daigo
Average cost
Lunch: ¥15,000 – ¥20,000
Dinner: ¥25,000 – ¥40,000
Tokyo
Ajikaido Gojusantsugi (Teppanyaki Sanjo, Sushi Nihonbashi)
Average cost
Dinner: ¥20,000 – ¥30,000
Tokyo
Yamagata San-Dan-Delo
Average cost
Lunch: ¥5,000 – ¥25,000
Dinner: ¥5,000 – ¥25,000
Kyoto
Nikukappo Futago
Average cost
Dinner: ¥15,000 – ¥20,000
PICK UP – Hot-pot restaurant
Osaka
Kitashinchi Shabushabu Kiraku
Average cost
Dinner: ¥10,000 – ¥25,000
Tokyo
Merino Shinjuku
Average cost
Lunch: ¥1,000 – ¥10,000
Dinner: ¥1,000 – ¥10,000
Tokyo
Merino Akihabara
Average cost
Lunch: ¥1,000 – ¥10,000
Dinner: ¥1,000 – ¥10,000
Tokyo
Tsukitei
Average cost
Lunch: ¥3,000 – ¥3,999
Dinner: ¥8,000 – ¥9,999
PICK UP – Teppanyaki restaurant
Tokyo
Teppanyaki Yamanami
Average cost
Lunch: ¥8,000 – ¥9,999
Dinner: ¥20,000 – ¥29,999
Tokyo
Wagyu Teppanyaki Katsura
Average cost
Lunch: ¥10,000 – ¥45,000
Dinner: ¥10,000 – ¥45,000
Tokyo
Kisentei
Average cost
Lunch: ¥8,000 – ¥9,999
Dinner: ¥15,000 – ¥19,999
Tokyo
Omotesando Ukai Tei
Average cost
Lunch: ¥10,000 – ¥14,999
Dinner: ¥20,000 – ¥29,999
What is
?
byFood is an online reservation platform that connects curious—and hungry—travelers with the culinary experiences that they’re looking for.
With more than 90 percent of restaurants in Japan taking only phone reservations, byFood’s online concierge service breaks down language barriers, letting English-speaking visitors secure places at some of the most exclusive eating establishments across Japan. Many of these restaurants also offer menus or perks that are exclusive to byFood, giving users access to privileges not available elsewhere.
byFood also provides a staggering variety of food-centric experiences in which to discover Japan. The platform gives travelers access to hosts in every prefecture and their accompanying experiences, all thoroughly vetted. Let local experts take you tuna cutting in Toyosu, dining with geisha in Gion or amezaiku making in Asakusa—or any of the other hundreds of experiences that await visitors on byFood.
So what are you waiting for? There’s a whole side of Japan yet to be discovered, byFood.
Explore Food Experiences
There’s no better way to see Japan than through the eyes of a local, and byFood lets travelers do just that. Its extensive network of hosts spans the entire country, and offers everything from personalized sushi-making classes, to anime street food pilgrimages, to tastings in traditional sake breweries. Whether you’re a first-timer in Japan or a seasoned sojourner, there’s a bespoke byFood experience waiting, just for you.
PICK UP – Cooking classes
Tokyo
Private Tokyo Sushi-Making Class at 100-Year-Old Sushi Bar
Join your host Kazuki at his 100-year-old sushi restaurant in Shinjuku-ku to learn the craft of sushi making!
from ¥8,500 per guest
Tokyo
Tokyo Wagyu and 7 Japanese Dishes (Kaiseki) Cooking Class
Experience what it’s like to eat like a local by learning to cook your own traditional kaiseki meal, Japan’s finest cuisine.
from ¥10,000 per guest
Tokyo
Homemade Udon and Traditional Calligraphy Class in Tokyo
Immerse yourself in the everyday life of a Tokyoite as you learn about Japanese culture through cooking udon and create your own calligraphy artwork.
from ¥12,000 per guest
PICK UP – Bar hopping
Tokyo
Shinjuku After Dark Izakaya Tour
Come along with a local tour guide, your bar-hopping guru for the evening. Allow us to bring you to the best izakaya (Japanese gastropubs) where they serve the tastiest traditional Japanese dishes.
from ¥18,000 per guest
Tokyo
Retro Shibuya Food Tour
Step back in time and enjoy a different side of Shibuya in this retro Shibuya food and drink crawl.
from ¥21,200 per guest
Fukuoka
Fukuoka After Dark: Bar Hopping and Street Food Adventure
Watch Fukuoka come alive after dark with a bar-hopping adventure through the hidden bars of Nishijin. Immerse yourself in the city’s nightlife and make friends along the way!
from ¥17,600 per guest
PICK UP – Food tours
Tokyo
Sumo Wrestler Challenge and Lunch in Tokyo
Catch a rare glimpse behind the scenes of sumo, Japan’s national sport. Take a seat at Yokozuna Tonkatsu Dosukoi Tanaka to enjoy lunch alongside a sumo match before battling a former sumo wrestler.
from ¥13,500 per guest
Tokyo
Harajuku Food Tour with Shizuka: Kawaii Sweets & Street Food
Join Shizuka, the host for Japan by Food Youtube channel, for a sweet and savory food adventure through Harajuku, Tokyo!
from ¥30,000 per guest
Kyoto
Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Sweets Experience
Immerse yourself in the practice of the Japanese tea ceremony.
from ¥8,800 per guest
PICK UP – Exclusive Experiences
Kanagawa
Traditional Kaiseki Dinner with Geisha in Odawara
Enjoy a unique and up-close experience with geisha, the traditional Japanese female entertainers, during a kaiseki dinner.
from ¥23,750 per guest
Kanagawa
Noh, Spirituality, and a Meal with the Gods at Afuri Shrine
Peek behind the scenes of Noh, the ancient Japanese performing art, at Afuri Shrine, and spend the night at a traditional shukubo near Mt. Oyama.
from ¥39,500 per guest
Kanagawa
Odawara Castle Town Food Tour and Geisha Kaiseki Dinner
Discover the world of samurai and ninjas at the historic Odawara castle, followed by a traditional Japanese kaiseki meal with a geisha!
from ¥27,000 per guest
What is?
byFood is an online reservation platform that connects curious—and hungry—travelers with the culinary experiences that they’re looking for.
With more than 90 percent of restaurants in Japan taking only phone reservations, byFood’s online concierge service breaks down language barriers, letting English-speaking visitors secure places at some of the most exclusive eating establishments across Japan. Many of these restaurants also offer menus or perks that are exclusive to byFood, giving users access to privileges not available elsewhere.
byFood also provides a staggering variety of food-centric experiences in which to discover Japan. The platform gives travelers access to hosts in every prefecture and their accompanying experiences, all thoroughly vetted. Let local experts take you tuna cutting in Toyosu, dining with geisha in Gion or amezaiku making in Asakusa—or any of the other hundreds of experiences that await visitors on byFood.
So what are you waiting for? There’s a whole side of Japan yet to be discovered, byFood.
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