Visiting Japan soon? We’re here to help!Today, Shizuka and the byFood team share our ultimate guide of must-see food experiences, destinations and restaurants for 2025. With a record number of visitors to the country and countless options for things to see and do, we hope this list helps you find the right experiences for you to make the most of your time in the country and create wonderful memories.
From playing games with geisha in Fukuoka to exploring the neighborhood dubbed “Tokyo’s coolest” in 2024, to tasting delicious sushi, matcha, wagyu, and ramen, check the links below for some activities to enrich your trip:
*All the guide & reservation links you need for everything mentioned in this video!* ⬇️
*RESERVE* Michelin-starred Higashiyama Muku: https://bit.ly/4jc6b0L
Plus, more about this restaurant: https://youtu.be/p7yc37B0EIc?si=JZ4mwALJuTaiXqI1
*EXPLORE* our Osaka Travel Guide: https://bit.ly/4gWnwJI
*EXPERIENCE* Gakugeidaigaku for yourself: https://bit.ly/4aSXB3bOUR
️ *OUR GUIDE* to Gifu Prefecture: https://bit.ly/3Chdu6z
*RESERVE* restaurants in Japan: https://bit.ly/40QHte7
*CHOOSE* from 300+ Japan food experiences: https://bit.ly/4grlno8
*Some tour options to get you started:*
️Tour Tokyo and beyond with Soma & Ken! https://bit.ly/3WmfuBp
️Get an inside look at Hiroshima: https://bit.ly/4afX7Us
️Fukuoka Food Stall Tour: https://bit.ly/4fZV6x5
️Hakata, Fukuoka Food Tour: https://bit.ly/42HZnSP
️Tokyo Ramen Experiences: https://bit.ly/42HZuhd
️Farm Oranges in Ehime: https://bit.ly/3Wf1f1e
️Fukuoka Geisha Experience: https://bit.ly/3WgtCvS
️Tea experiences across Japan: https://bit.ly/3EucGMA
*Day-trips from Tokyo…*
️Shizuoka Guide: https://bit.ly/40eI4WC
️Yamanashi Guide: https://bit.ly/3PCWYRD
️Atami daytime tour with a local: https://bit.ly/40eI4WC
*More essential watching & reading from this video:*
Fukuoka Travel Guide: https://bit.ly/42LT4gU
Indulge in Japanese Spring with this To-Do list: https://bit.ly/3PzylFj
Survive Japanese winter with these foods: https://bit.ly/3CblRk9
12 Must-Try Viral Restaurants in Japan: https://www.byfood.com/blog/viral-restaurants-japan-p-762
*Some top playlist picks!*
Must-Try Sushi Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlHCHk5Z-wfnBJaViXsgHdc10g9H_Rdez&si=qk6bCV_55Y24hhfg
Osaka Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlHCHk5Z-wfk1eCNRGxwbR95SkcZNbXG6&si=kIJ3z4oDQUaRGrbt
Things to do in Kyoto: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlHCHk5Z-wflrkUlFmhftAVQ8gXAtqiyM&si=DSZnE2UNdfmL5GEe
*Other top video picks!*
*About byFood*
ByFood is a platform that connects foodies with food experiences in Japan, from bustling food markets to serene countryside tastings. Besides exploring Japanese food culture in an authentic way, your booking fuels positive change! For every booking, we donate 10 meals to children in need through our Food for Happiness program.
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00:00 Traveling to Japan this year?
00:57 Tip 1: Experience Omakase!
02:31 About byFood.com!
03:44 Tip 2: Visit THIS Neighborhood
05:49 Tip 3: Visit OSAKA this year!
06:20 Tip 4: Try these Viral Foods in Tokyo
08:54 Tip 5: Take a day trip from Tokyo
10:50 Tip 6: Take a food tour!
17:27 Tip 7: Try THIS food for SURE.
20:57 Tip 8: Visit THIS prefecture!
24:53 Tip 9: Choose the best season for you!
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