4 Vegan & Vegetarian Tours in Japan to Build a Day Around

1.Ramen & Dumpling Cooking in Tokyo with Chef/Vegan possible

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · from $102Our pick

At a cozy home near Ekoda Station, chef Yoshi and host Amo guide you through fresh ramen noodles, broth, toppings, seasoned eggs, and gyoza. The two-hour class welcomes small groups of up to 12, offers morning or noon times, and can accommodate vegetarian and some food restrictions with advance notice.

“Such a wonderful experience. Went with our 12 and 13 yr old an we learned how to make the best ramen and dumplings. It was the best ramen we’ve had in Tokyo! Yoshi and Amo were incredibly kind and made us feel at home. I highly suggest having this experience :)”

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2.Vegan/Vegetarian Ramen and Gyoza by Bentoya cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $75

Meet at Komae Station for a 2.5-hour vegan or vegetarian cooking class with local instructors such as Kaori. Visit a supermarket, learn about Japanese ingredients and fish-free dashi, then make ramen soup from scratch and fold gyoza before eating your meal.

“Look no further and book!!! Kaori offered a most hospitable experience. Being welcomed into her own kitchen was the highlight of our experience in Japan. My husband and our 13 year old son had an amazing adventure discovering how truRead more”

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3.2-Hour Vegan and Vegetarian Ramen Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · 2 hours · from $96

Follow an English-speaking guide such as Brian, Makayla, Bunga, Frank, or Sahori through Shibuya and Shinjuku for four mini bowls of vegan ramen. Taste Hokkaido-style ramen and Tokyo tsukemen, with gluten-free noodles and non-vegan broth options available.

“Great tour! It’s hard to find vegetarian ramen in Tokyo, so it was great to be able to try four types across two stops (we took the train between them). Highly recommend!”

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4.Shibuya Tokyo: Sushi Making Class (Vegan/Vegetarian/Halal)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 29 reviews · 1h 30m · from $58Best value

In central Shibuya, you’ll learn sushi history through a short quiz, then make California rolls and nigiri with fresh vegetables. English-speaking instructors such as Momoyo and Kaito guide beginners through each step. Vegan, vegetarian, halal-friendly, and gluten-free options must be requested when booking.

“It was a wonderful experience and they really recommended.The food is great and the staff is really nice . They explained everything really well And Explain a little history of sushi, but not in the boring way. It was really fun”

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