Category: Food Tours

  • Takoyaki Making with Happi Souvenir in Osaka

    Takoyaki Making with Happi Souvenir in Osaka

    Enjoy Making Takoyaki in an Authentic Cooking Experience

    Takoyaki Making with Happi Souvenir in Osaka

    1.5 hours

    Easy

    Join a Takoyaki making experience in Osaka. With step by step guidance, cook your own tasty Takoyaki and enjoy every bite!

    Experience cooking Takoyaki at one of Konamonya Hachi’s Osaka chain stores.
    Konamonya Hachi began in Nara 18 years ago and has grown to over 40 locations nationwide. Beloved in Nara, the chain has ranked No.1 in the “Flour-Based Dishes” category of the Nara Gourmet Rankings and won first place in Nara Prefecture’s largest B-grade gourmet competition!
     
    Begin your cooking experience by changing into your bright red happi coat, which you can take home as a special souvenir. With the support of English printed materials, your host will guide you step by step through the entire Takoyaki making process, from sprinkling flour evenly across the griddle to mastering the flip and cooking perfectly round, delicious Takoyaki. This hands-on activity lets you experience the authentic techniques used by Nara’s top Takoyaki masters!
    After cooking, relax inside the shop and enjoy your freshly made Takoyaki, with any leftovers available for takeout.
    ① Explanation of takoyaki cooking method
    ② Hands-on experience: participants will learn the process from sprinkling flour across the entire griddle to cooking, with step-by-step guidance
    ③ Tasting session
    Konamonyahachi Morishojiten

    〒535-0022 2 Chome-1-20 Shinmori, Asahi-ku, Osaka

    description

    The costs of taking a Kyudo lesson are usually very high. In this class, all the necessary equipment for Kyudo is prepared for you. All you need is passion and comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely!

    In this beginner-friendly experience, learn the practice of Kyudo. This includes learning about the proper form, as well as the tools and techniques used. Explore the history of Kyudo and gain a better understanding of this traditional martial art.

    Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our expert instructor, who may not speak flawless English but more than makes up for it with their passion and dedication. We provide top-notch English materials about the captivating art of Kyudo, ensuring a delightful experience as you bond with our teacher through the universal language of gestures and shared enthusiasm for this unique Japanese tradition.

    Please ask our teacher if you have any questions or doubts. He is very friendly and good at teaching Kyudo!

    Please note that our teacher provides hands-on guidance as he shows how to correctly take the proper stance and hold the bow.

    Meet up Location

    からくり弓道体験場
    22-2 Mibuaiaichō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8812, Japan

    10 minutes on foot from JR Tambaguchi/Hankyu Omiya/Randen Shijo-Omiya station. If you come by taxi, please tell the taxi driver “Mibugawa-street, Takatsuji-street” instead of the address.

    What do I need to bring?

    • Please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty as you will be cooking 

    please note

    • Please note that during the experience only 3 people can cook simultaneously. Participants can take turns cooking the Takoyaki on the griddle.
    • Please note that the griddle used for cooking becomes very hot so caution is required. For safety reasons, children under 10 are not permitted to handle the cooking process and close supervision is recommended for younger participants.
      If the staff feels there is any safety risk they may stop participants from continuing the cooking process.

    What’s included?

    • Takoyaki Making + 1 Drink
    • Experience Fees
    • English Printed Materials
    • Happi Souvenir

    Exclusions

    • Additional food or drinks
    • Transportation to/from the venue

    more info

    Experience type

    Cooking Activity

    Booking in advance

    Cut off: 3 days

    Duration

    1. 5 hours

    Live tour guide

    Difficulty

    Easy

    Cancellation policy

    • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 24 hours or less before the event
    • We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 2 days or less before the event
    • We will charge a cancellation fee of 20% if booking is cancelled 3 days or less before the event

    Live your adventure

    +81 3-6824-2055

    info@honeyj.co.jp

    Head Office
    Morimatsu Building 2F 3 Nyorai, Kita, Nagoya

    Tokyo Office
    Nissey Marunouchi Garden Tower 3F 1-1-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

    Government-Licensed Class 1 Travel Agency License No. 2149 JATA Regular Member

    © Honey J Corporation 2025
    Formerly Honey J Tours

  • Craft Beer, Sake & Food Walking Tour in Nara

    Craft Beer, Sake & Food Walking Tour in Nara

    Get the best of Naramachi, with sake, beer and food!

    Craft Beer, Sake & Food Walking Tour in Nara

    3.5 hours

    Easy

    Discover hidden gems of Nara with a bilingual guide, enjoying a relaxed day filled with local flavors, culture, and unforgettable experiences off the beaten path!

    Together with a bilingual guide, explore places off the typical tourist paths in Nara and enjoy a relaxing, fun-filled day with delicious food. Discover hidden gems that most visitors miss, and trust your guide for a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

    We can offer a French-speaking guide upon request. Please note that in group tours, the main language will be English. To ensure availability on your preferred date, please contact us in advance.

    KAKINOHA SUSHI TASTING

    One of the best and traditional “Kaki no Ha Zushi” makers you will have the pleasure to try. 2-3 sushis provided for an appetizer before getting to the first main stop of the tour.

    SAKE TASTING AT HARUSHIKA BREWERY

    A very well appreciated Sake Brewery where you will have a tasting session with 5 types of sake. Possibility to buy sake at the shop and other souvenirs

    CRAFT BEER MICRO BREWERY IN NARA OLD TOWN

    A very traditional and modern mixed Japanese Craft Beer Brewery created in 2017. A very smooth and refreshing beer with snacks included.

    LOCAL RESTAURANT EARLY DINNER
    Enjoy a local restaurant with a Food/Drink set included for each guest, and have an early dinner with authentic Japanese food.
    MOCHI POUNDING IN NARA
    The most famous mochi maker in the City. If our timing is good, we will attend a mochi pounding session and then eat the freshest mochi just pounded a minute before, in front of us.
    NARAMACHI OLD TOWN HOUSE

    Explore a replica of a “Machiya”, traditional town house from the Edo Period, and discover how people and businesses used to live in the old part of town before the country opens to the rest of the world.

    Japan Tour Adventure in Nara

    〒630-8424 JP Nara 297-9 Furuichicho

    description

    The costs of taking a Kyudo lesson are usually very high. In this class, all the necessary equipment for Kyudo is prepared for you. All you need is passion and comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely!

    In this beginner-friendly experience, learn the practice of Kyudo. This includes learning about the proper form, as well as the tools and techniques used. Explore the history of Kyudo and gain a better understanding of this traditional martial art.

    Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our expert instructor, who may not speak flawless English but more than makes up for it with their passion and dedication. We provide top-notch English materials about the captivating art of Kyudo, ensuring a delightful experience as you bond with our teacher through the universal language of gestures and shared enthusiasm for this unique Japanese tradition.

    Please ask our teacher if you have any questions or doubts. He is very friendly and good at teaching Kyudo!

    Please note that our teacher provides hands-on guidance as he shows how to correctly take the proper stance and hold the bow.

    Meet up Location

    からくり弓道体験場
    22-2 Mibuaiaichō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8812, Japan

    10 minutes on foot from JR Tambaguchi/Hankyu Omiya/Randen Shijo-Omiya station. If you come by taxi, please tell the taxi driver “Mibugawa-street, Takatsuji-street” instead of the address.

    What do I need to bring?

    • Passport (if Tax-Free purchase is available)
    • Comfortable clothes
    • Comfortable shoes
    • Money (preferably cash) in case of extra shopping or food/drink
    • A hat or cap (in case of hot and/or rainy weather)
    • Camera (up to you)
    • A working phone (if anything happens, we can contact you)
    • A small backpack to carry your belongings that you might want to take with you

    please note

    It can get very hot and humid during the summer months. We recommend wearing good shoes and avoid jeans during the summer.

    What’s included?

    • Food and Drink Set at each Stop
    • All Fees and Taxes
    • Bilingual Guide

    Exclusions

    • Additional Fees (Souvenirs, Extra Food and Drinks

    more info

    Experience type

    Day tour / activity

    Booking in advance

    Cut off: 2 days

    Duration

    3. 5 hours

    Live tour guide

    Difficulty

    Easy

    Cancellation policy

    • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event

    Live your adventure

    +81 3-6824-2055

    info@honeyj.co.jp

    Head Office
    Morimatsu Building 2F 3 Nyorai, Kita, Nagoya

    Tokyo Office
    Nissey Marunouchi Garden Tower 3F 1-1-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

    Government-Licensed Class 1 Travel Agency License No. 2149 JATA Regular Member

    © Honey J Corporation 2025
    Formerly Honey J Tours