Top 4 Market Tours in Japan

1.Tokyo Washoku 4-hour Cooking Class: From Market to Table

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 253 reviews · from $79Our pick

Start near Iriya Station with a supermarket visit led by a local guide such as April, Yuri, or Alice. Choose Japanese ingredients, then cook makisushi, miso soup, dashimaki tamago, and nasu dengaku in a small-group studio. Recipes go home with you, and sake or beer may join the meal.

“Nigiri was a very good teacher. She was happy to share her knowledge of cooking ingredients. I got to do a lot of hands on cooking and the recipes were tasty and not complicated. I am looking forward to trying them at home.”

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2.Tsukiji: Outer Market Walking Tour & Sake Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 81 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Meet guides such as Kumi, Kyoko, Sarah, or Yuki at Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple for prayer guidance and a food walk through the Outer Market. Then taste 50 to 60 sakes with a sommelier, plus snacks. Market food costs extra, and children receive tea, soft drinks, and snacks.

“What an awesome experience! Perfect blend of seeing the market and the temple and a local sake experience! Would recommend to any first time japan visitors”

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3.Tsukiji Market Eating Tour, Authentic Sushi & Sake Comparison

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $30Best value

Spend about three hours exploring Tsukiji with an English-speaking guide, tasting market snacks, comparing three types of sake, and finishing with a fresh sushi lunch. The group is capped at six, and guides such as Ariel add local food advice and help you choose what to try.

“What a fantastic tour! Our family of four thoroughly enjoyed every minute and we probably would have been lost in terms of what to try had it not been for Ariel, our amazing guide. The stalls we visited and foods we tried were diverse (skewers, desserts, sake, sushi) and Ariel's energy and kindness made the experience all the better. Highly recommend this tour!”

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4.Osaka: Cooking Class & Sake Tasting with Local Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 4 hours · from $90

Join an English-speaking guide such as Chie, Eri, or Akko for a supermarket visit and hands-on cooking class near Minami Morimachi. Prepare niku-sui, okonomiyaki, and gyoza, enjoy three canned drinks, and take home recipes for easy cooking.

“Our instructor was Chie & she was amazing. She was so fun & friendly. She made it such an enjoyable experience for my friend group. A bonus was all the history she taught us about Japans different areas. The food was delicious! We really enjoyed going to the market prior to starting the class. You can tell that Chie really loves what she does and really enjoys teaching people. Would absolutely recommend her to anyone!!! Just book this experience!”

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