LUNCH EXPERIENCES · Japan
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 lunch experiences justify the slot — priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Cycle North Kyoto with a small guided group, included temple fees, and Japanese lunch, on comfortable Cannondale bikes.
“Karl was great. Very informative. We enjoyed the traditional lunch. And his swift riding style. Thank you”
Osaka to Kyoto and Nara in one day, with Arashiyama bamboo, Nara deer, Fushimi Inari torii gates, plus Kobe shabu-shabu lunch for $61.
“Gary's kindness and attentiveness were highly appreciated. The itinerary was consistently adhered to, and the destinations were exceptional, with Gary's recommendations proving valuable.”
Small-group zazen meditation at a Zen temple in Kyoto, plus a guided garden walk and Buddhist lunch, with temple entry included.
“It was a excellent zen experience with japanese garden and temple. I learned about zen and Buddha and Buddhism. Also vegetarian lunch was a excellent choice”
A 7-hour Osaka highlights walk by subway and on foot, featuring Osaka Castle, Shitennoji, Shinsekai, Kuromon Market, and ramen lunch.
“Excellent tour. All the highlights seen in one go. And the lunch was great too.”
A one-day Hiroshima and Miyajima guided tour with Peace Memorial Park, ferry to Itsukushima Shrine, and Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki lunch.
“Takane was a nice guide and spoke English well. Although he said that it was his first time guiding in English, he managed to do a good job. Please continue working hard with guiding! As some previous reviews have stated, the ~1 hour freetimes at the Miyajima island and especially at Peace Memorial Museum are quite short as there is way more to see if one wants to immerse themselves to these places. However, this trip is a good starter course for these places and gives a glimpse to what maybe to do more next time one comes Hiroshima.”
Kerama Islands snorkeling from Naha with roundtrip pickup, wet-suit gear, lunch, hot showers, and photo copies, plus chances for turtles.
“Fantastic tour, you visit 3 different places where you see a lot of fish, turtles and much more. Our guide Britta was perfect she explained many things we didn't know and took great pictures. Ultimately I highly recommend this experience. 10/10”
Tokyo to Nagano for beef sukiyaki lunch and a guided snow monkey visit in Jigokudani, plus optional Kamakura snow huts.
“The tour was amazing. Starting with a delicious sukiyaki lunch, it only got better. The snow monkeys and snow hut village were enchanting. Ichiro was nothing short of spectacular. He expertly guided us through the entire journey and his love and enthusiasm made a great trip even better. Overall, an excellent and very happy and memorable experience!”
Meet ex pro sumo wrestlers in a small Tokyo group, learn the rituals in English, then enjoy wrestler-made chanko nabe for lunch.
“This was an informative, fun, and interesting experience which included a tasty meal and opportunity for audience interaction. Excellent.”
A 10-hour Nagoya day trip that pairs Takayama Old Town with UNESCO Shirakawa-go, plus optional Koshiyama lunch in the mountains.
“Tour guide Mr. Liu did an amazing job guiding us and making sure we are all accountable. The bus driver did an amazing job too. I liked the lunch and the walking free times. I would recommend you join this tour; it is worth it!”
A 9 to 10 hour day trip from Kyoto or Osaka to Chion-ji, an Amanohashidate boat cruise, cable car views, and Miyama’s Kayabuki village.
“Excellent guild. Friendly and helpful. Good service. Recommended. Would be good if can set up a chat group on WhatsApp for everyone on the tour for information and instructions. Thank you.”
A small-group Osaka walking tour covering Osaka Castle, Shitennoji, Shinsekai, Kuromon Market, and Dotonbori, with ramen lunch.
“Very informative and our guide was great as we got lost at the beginning so rang us and waited at our first destination”
Full-day Tokyo tour by bus with matcha tea in Asakusa, Hilton buffet lunch, Tokyo Bay cruise, and Tokyo Tower entry, plus guided stops.
“Would highly recommend this tour Kay the guide was amazing”
Cycle past Osaka shrines to the castle park, learn Edo life, enjoy lunch in an old house, and finish with matcha for $85.
“Masumi is knowledgeable and caring tour guide. Our tour was very well balanced between pedaling and rest stops. The lunch spot was awesome. Definetly recommend.”
Kyoto to Nara guided half-day tour with Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha, deer time, and an included Japanese lunch for about $77.
“Emiko-san was a great guide, the transportaion, the lunch and the information provided is worth it. Half a day tour is good enough to see the temples and the deer.”
Full-day Hiroshima and Miyajima tour by bus and ferry, with Peace Park, Itsukushima Shrine, and vegetarian Indian curry lunch.
“Der Tagesausflug nach Hiroshima war rundum hervorragend organisiert. Vom Ablauf über das Essen bis hin zu den besuchten Orten war alles top. Besonders hervorheben möchte ich unsere Führerin, die mit viel Wissen und Herzlichkeit den Tag zu einem besonderen Erlebnis gemacht hat.”
Pick the kind of day first. The tour comes second.
