10 Vegan & Vegetarian Food Tours in Tokyo to Build a Day Around

1.Vegan Friendly Sushi & Okonomiyaki Shibuya Night Foodie Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · from $110Our pick

Join a guide such as Yuki, Hana, Hide, or Hiro for a small-group evening walk through Shibuya. You’ll try vegan nigiri, okonomiyaki, and drinks at local restaurants, then finish at a bar overlooking Shibuya Crossing. The tour suits vegans seeking practical Tokyo food tips.

“Yuki was a very friendly, enthusiastic host that took us to vegan spots we wouldn't have discovered on our own (and we hadn't seen on the HappyCow app!). After the food tour, he even went out of his way to take us to a few stores he thougRead more”

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

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

Meet Yoshi and Amo near Ekoda Station for a hands-on Tokyo cooking class in their welcoming home. You’ll make fresh ramen noodles, gyoza, seasoned eggs, and colorful toppings, then build your own bowl. Morning and noon sessions are available, with vegetarian options and a maximum of 12 people.

“Total highlight experience!! For a foodie experience, this was just amazing. Ramen was so so good and the setting for the class allowed us to get out of central Tokyo and get a great perspective of a more local experience. If you want to get out of the touristy and commercial and have a more authentic experience with some of the best ramen you can have, this is your experience!”

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3.Vegan/Vegetarian Ramen and Gyoza by Bentoya cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $75

Meet Kaori near Komae Station for a 2.5-hour vegan or vegetarian cooking class. Visit a local supermarket, learn how to build ramen broth from scratch, fold gyoza, and enjoy the meal you prepare in a small group of up to six.

“Was bought this experience as a birthday present before coming to Japan. Our host was super friendly both in giving us details beforehand and on the day. We asked lots of questions about Japan, food and her life and she was very happy to Read more”

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4.Ramen Making from Scratch with Tokyo Mom(Vegan Option Available)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $120

Join Aki, a warm English-speaking Japanese host, for a 2.5-hour hands-on class near Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station. Knead and cut ramen noodles, build an umami broth, and make gyoza with fresh ingredients. Vegan and halal requests can be discussed before booking, though not every request can be guaranteed.

“I really enjoyed the cooking class with Aki-san. We prepared everything from scratch and it was all handmade, including cutting ramen noodles with a knife. I was able to improve my skills and also got more background information. It came wiRead more”

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5.2-Hour Vegan and Vegetarian Ramen Guided Walking Tour

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

Meet your English-speaking guide by the Hachiko statue for four mini ramen bowls at two Tokyo shops. Taste Hokkaido-style ramen and Tokyo tsukemen, with vegan, non-vegan broth, and gluten-free options available. Guides such as Brian, Makayla, Bunga, Frank, and Sahori lead the experience.

“I had a great time on this tour with Frank! It is not the easiest to find local places serving vegetarian Ramen and this tour helped me try 4 amazing vegetarian ramen varieties! It really help me understand the different flavour profiles available across ramen. And apart from the ramen just talking to Frank was lovely! He gave me an overall low down on Tokyo and the places around and was happy to answer my 101 questions on things to do eat and see! Would highly reccomend”

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

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

In central Shibuya, you’ll learn to make California rolls and nigiri with fresh vegetables, guided in English by instructors such as Momoyo and Kaito. A short sushi-history quiz starts the class, followed by hands-on preparation, photos, and a filling meal you make yourself.

“I had a lovely cooking session with two sweet young Japanese women who made me very comfortable and taught me about vegan sushi making. It was a beautiful, clean and lovely space to work in and after I learned and created my food, I got to eat it. It was delicious! I highly recommend this experience, especially for a vegan in Japan!”

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7.Tokyo Vegan Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $101

Spend three hours sampling Japanese vegan favorites with a small group of up to six. Your guide leads you from Shibuya to Ebisu for ramen, gyoza, karaage, fruit sandwiches, anko sandwiches, and a convenience-store stop, with cultural context along the way.

“Fantastic vegan food tour with our guide, Daisy. My wife and I were the only two participants on this tour and the food was incredible. Not being a vegan myself, I thoroughly enjoyed the restaurants we stopped at and the food we tasted. DRead more”

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8.Zen Buddhist Vegetarian(Shojin Ryori): Cooking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $114

At this two-and-a-half-hour Tokyo workshop, a nationally accredited guide-interpreter leads up to eight people through shojin ryori, the vegetarian cooking tradition of Zen Buddhist monks. Prepare sesame tofu, dashi broth soup, vegetable tempura, and more, then enjoy your meal with an optional Japanese tea pairing. Masue and Hiro have led classes praised for patient instruction.

“If you can spare two hours of your trip learning how to make authentic Japanese cuisine beyond sushi or ramen, this is the real deal. The wife and I aren't experts in Japanese cooking by any standard, but we do our share of Japanese style cRead more”

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9.Tokyo Vegan Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $99

Meet your English-speaking guide, such as Bunga or Brian, near the Hachiko statue for a three-hour walk through Shibuya and Ebisu. You will try five kinds of Japanese vegan food, one beverage, and practical tips for eating plant-based in Japan.

“Wonderful tour. Very informative about the Vegan options in Japan. Daughter was worried about the trip because of her dietary restrictions. Lots of great food, cancelled dinner plans because we ate too much. Bunga was great. Very understanding and accommodating to our wants.”

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10.Beauty Vegan Dessert Cooking Class + Sake Kasu Hand Mask Trial!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $64

At Coji Life Cooking near Akasaka-Mitsuke, you’ll spend two hours making seasonal vegan desserts with amazake and sake kasu, then enjoy a Japanese beauty afternoon tea, sakura tea, and a sake kasu hand mask. The class begins at 2 pm and welcomes up to six people.

“Amazing experience from a great teacher. Food was delicious. Would take the class again if we go back to Japan.”

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