WAGYU BEEF DINNERS · Japan
The good wagyu beef dinners fill weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Tokyo night in Shinjuku with seasonal sushi, shichirin-grilled wagyu, Kabukicho neon sights, Godzilla photo stop, and dessert finale.
“Fabulous evening with absolutely amazing food, great restaurants where we watched the chef prepare the sushi. Lisa was lovely, a great host”
Cook Wagyu and 7 Japanese dishes in a small Tokyo class, guided step by step in English. 3 hours, recipes and ingredients included.
“The instructors were very professional locals who spoke clear English and had a great deal of knowledge of the source of ingredients and the backgrounds of the dishes; the facility was spotless and including utensils, aprons, tables and good quality knives and pans; the dishes were crazy good taste and dishes that can be replicated at home; everyone visiting should do this”
A new Umeda Osaka sumo-meets-music night at PICCADILLY PREMIUM, with taiko, a real match, participation, and a Wagyu burger.
“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!”
Motobu Okinawa scuba sessions with an English guide, 2 island boat stops, Wagyu BBQ lunch, and underwater photos.
“Diving with Toshi was nothing short of incredible! From the moment we met him, his warm, friendly energy made us feel right at home. His professionalism and deep knowledge of the ocean around Motobu gave us total confidence, and his pRead more”
A 4-hour Kitanocho walking tour through Kobe’s faiths, ending with a small-group Kobe beef lunch prepared live.
“This is a must do when in Kobe. Our guide Sumile was terrific and great energy. We got to see the sites of this wonderful city, including a shrine and shopping area and we finished with a delicious Kobe Beef lunch teppanyaki style. A perfect day.”
3-hour Shinjuku tour: English guide, Wagyu history, sushi tasting, Golden Gai alleys, Omoide Yokocho bars, dinner.
“Dining on exquisite Wagyu and sushi in Shinjuku was an experience like no other. Our guide's expertise and warmth made it an evening we'll always cherish.”
All-you-can-eat Wagyu yakiniku in a neon Shibuya setting, with 100 minutes of meat, sides, and course-based drinks plus a Meat Alley souvenir.
“Amazing experience, the food and the atmosphere were fantastic! Also very kind staff in the place”
Taste 20+ sakes and pair them with A5 Wagyu teppanyaki in Ginza, plus a guided history walk and a sweet finish.
“Best guide ever!!! Food, drinks, and experience was amazing”
Half-day trip from Fukuoka to Nokonoshima Island Park with ferry views, yukata, flowers, and included Wagyu BBQ lunch plus dessert.
“Excellent tour with personal guide picking us up at the hotel, taking us to the ferry, personal pick up on the island to transport us up to the park w/guide escorting us all the way, fantastic lunch, then guided back to ferry and driven back to the hotel. Well worth the $$.”
Walk Kobe with an English guide on a 2.5 to 3 hour sake and Kobe beef nigiri tasting tour, finishing at Meriken Park.
“This was one of the best moments of our trip. Alyssa our guide was brilliant - friendly, professional and above all knowledgeable. Her explanations at the sake museum were spot on (followed by a tasting - our favourite was the yuzu sake!) we then visited Chinatown stopping to taste delicious beef nigiri. She took the time to show us Kobe and gave some good addresses for lunch. To be recommended.”
Pick the kind of day first. The tour comes second.
