Tokyo Food and drink

A high-energy samurai-themed dinner show blending Japanese tradition and modern spectacle.

• Everything you get: Step into a neon-lit world at the Samurai Restaurant in Shinjuku, where samurai warriors and dazzling dancers perform amid robotic lights, taiko drums, and theatrical music. Enjoy authentic Japanese dishes like sushi, ramen, and udon as you watch this one-of-a-kind entertainment show unfold in front of you.
• Why choose this: An unforgettable mix of samurai drama, light effects, and dance—an entertainment experience found only in Shinjuku.
• Upgrades: If you prefer not to dine, choose two refreshing beverages instead—from sake and wine to soft drinks—while you enjoy the show.

Inclusions #

• Entry to Samurai Restaurant

• Reserved seat

• Bottled water

• Lunch options (Any 1): Sukiyaki bento, appetizer set, sushi bento, ramen, or udon (based on selected option)

• 2 drinks (based on selected option)

Exclusions #

• Extra food & drinks

Experience Maidreamin's signature "moe" hospitality with a reserved seat in Akihabara's iconic anime district.

• Everything you get: Take your reserved seat at Maidreamin AKIBA Store and enjoy one included drink as you experience playful greetings, themed décor, and interactive "moe" hospitality. Your timed visit lets you soak up one of Akihabara's most recognizable pop culture experiences at your own pace.
• Why choose this: Reserve your visit in advance and skip the uncertainty of walk-in availability while experiencing one of Japan's best-known maid café brands.
• Upgrades: Choose a Meal + Photo plan with a themed meal or parfait and souvenir cheki, or upgrade to the 2-hour course with a live stage performance.

Inclusions #

• Entry to Maidreamin AKIBA Store

• Reserved seating for your visit

• 1 drink of your choice

• 1-hour seating (as per option selected)

• 2-hour seating (as per option selected)

• Maid-decorated meal or parfait (as per option selected)

• Souvenir cheki or photo (as per option selected)

• Live maid stage performance (as per option selected)

• 25+ drink choices (Drink Plan only)

• Beer or cocktail for ages 20+ (Drink Plan only)

Exclusions #

• Additional food and drinks

• Extra souvenir photos

• Personal photos with maids

What's not allowed

• Personal photos or videos of the maids are not permitted outside the official souvenir photo.
• Outside the included souvenir photo, photography with the maids is not allowed.

Additional information

• Reservations must be made before 5pm on the day of your visit.
• Seating is limited to the duration of your selected plan.
• Beer and cocktails are available only to guests aged 20 and above.
• The live stage performance is included only with the Meal + Live Show + Photo (2 hrs) ticket.

Savor premium first flush matcha while learning tea culture in an easy-to-wear kimono.

• Everything you get: Taste exclusive first flush matcha, learn Japanese tea ceremony philosophy, and the differences between Japanese and overseas matcha. Practice preparing a bowl of matcha using tea tools and learn drinking etiquette. Easy-to-wear kimonos and Japanese snacks are included.
• Why choose this: Most experiences focus only on tasting or dressing. This one lets you try a kimono, learn about matcha culture, and master proper tea preparation.

Inclusions #

• Authentic Japanese tea ceremony

• High-quality Japanese 1st flush matcha

• Japanese traditional snacks

• Easy-to-wear kimono rental

• Tea Ceremony tools rental

Add a themed café stop to your Shibuya itinerary with reserved seating in one of Tokyo's busiest districts.

• Everything you get: Take your reserved seat at Maidreamin Shibuya and enjoy one included drink as you experience playful greetings, themed décor, and interactive "moe" hospitality. Your timed visit lets you enjoy one of Tokyo's best-known maid cafés at your own pace.
• Why choose this: Plan your visit around Shibuya's shopping, entertainment, or nightlife with a reserved entry that removes the uncertainty of walk-in seating.
• Upgrades: Choose a Meal + Photo plan with a themed meal or parfait and souvenir cheki, or upgrade to the 2-hour course with a live stage performance.

Inclusions #

• Entry to Maidreamin Shibuya Store

• 1 drink of your choice

• English-friendly service

• Reserved 1-hour seating (as per option selected)

• Reserved 2-hour seating (as per option selected)

• Maid-decorated meal or parfait (as per option selected)

• Souvenir cheki photo with a maid (as per option selected)

• Live maid stage performance (as per option selected)

• Drink from 25+ beverage options (Drink Plan only)

• Beer or cocktail for guests aged 20+ (Drink Plan only)

Exclusions #

• Additional food and drinks

• Extra souvenir photos

• Personal photos with maids

What's not allowed

• Outside alcohol and illegal drugs are not permitted inside the café.
• Entry may be refused to guests who appear heavily intoxicated.
• Personal photos or videos of the maids are not permitted outside the official souvenir photo.

Additional information

• Reservations close at 5pm on the day of your visit.
• Seating is limited to the duration of your selected plan.
• Beer and cocktails are available only to guests aged 20 and above.
• Live stage performances are included only with the Meal + Live Show + Photo (2 hrs) ticket.

Hands-on Kyoto wagashi: craft Japanese traditional sweets, with optional Uji matcha ceremony

• Everything you get: Create two high-grade Japanese traditional sweets shaped to the season with step-by-step instructor guidance. Learn coloring and shaping techniques using traditional bean pastes and discover the cultural background of wagashi making.
• Why choose this: A beginner-friendly workshop using ingredients from long-established Kyoto confectionery shops offers a hands-on introduction to Japanese sweets culture.
• Upgrades: Add a casual Uji matcha tea ceremony with a grinding demonstration, or include Ohigashi sweet-making using traditional Wasanbon sugar.

Inclusions #

• Instructor-led Japanese traditional sweets workshop

• Make 2 seasonal Japanese traditional wagashi sweets

• Traditional Ohigashi making (based on option selected)

• Casual Uji matcha tea ceremony (based on option selected)

• Matcha grinding demonstration (as per option selected)

• Ingredients, tools, and materials provided

• Cultural explanation by local instructor

Exclusions #

• Hotel transfers to/from the venue

• Additional food or drinks not listed

• Personal expenses or souvenirs

• Take-home container for finished sweets (to be paid at the spot)

What to bring

• Please bring a valid photo ID.

What’s not allowed

• Non-participants are not permitted to enter the studio. However, children under 2 years old who sit on a parent’s lap can enter without extra charge.

Accessibility

• Access to the studio involves stairs and there is no elevator in the building. Wheelchair access may therefore be limited.

Additional information

• Operating hours are from 10am to 5pm, and reservations received after 5pm are processed on the following day.
• Late arrivals cannot be accommodated and the session will begin as scheduled.
• English translation support can be arranged on request by contacting the provider in advance.
• If you would like to experience a tea ceremony, you must choose Ohigashi + Nerikiri + tea ceremony or Nerikiri + tea ceremony.
• Total duration includes 10 minutes of on-site time after the experience ends

Take a playful break between Shinjuku's restaurants, arcades, and nightlife with a reserved Maidreamin café visit.

• Everything you get: Take your reserved seat at Maidreamin Shinjuku East Exit Store and enjoy one included drink as you experience playful greetings, themed décor, and interactive "moe" hospitality. Your timed visit offers an easy introduction to Japan's iconic maid café culture with English-friendly service.
• Why choose this: A reserved visit fits naturally into your Shinjuku plans, whether you're exploring restaurants, entertainment, or the city's famous nightlife.
• Upgrades: Choose a Meal + Photo plan with a maid-decorated meal or parfait and souvenir cheki, or upgrade to the 2-hour course with a live maid stage performance.

Inclusions #

• Entry to Maidreamin Shinjuku East Exit Store

• 1 drink of your choice

• English-friendly service

• Reserved 1-hour seating (as per option selected)

• Reserved 2-hour seating (as per option selected)

• Maid-decorated meal or parfait (as per option selected)

• Souvenir cheki photo with a maid (as per option selected)

• Live maid stage performance (as per option selected)

• Drink from 25+ beverage options (Drink Plan only)

• Beer or cocktail for guests aged 20+ (Drink Plan only)

Exclusions #

• Additional food and drinks

• Extra souvenir photos

• Personal photos with maids

What's not allowed

• Personal photos or videos of the maids are not permitted outside the official souvenir photo.
• Outside alcohol and illegal drugs are not permitted inside the café.
• Entry may be refused to guests who appear heavily intoxicated.

Additional information

• Reservations close at 5pm on the day of your visit.
• Seating is limited to the duration of your selected plan.
• Beer and cocktails are available only to guests aged 20 and above.
• Live stage performances are included only with the Meal + Live Show + Photo (2 hrs) ticket.

Explore Shinjuku through 13 dishes across four local eateries with guided insights.

• Everything you get: Walk through Shinjuku with a local guide, visiting four eateries including a street stall, an izakaya, a traditional restaurant, and a gastrobar. Sample 13 Japanese dishes included, while learning about local food culture, nightlife, and neighborhood history.
• Why choose this: Combines multiple dining formats and a high number of tastings with cultural insights into Shinjuku’s nightlife scene.

Inclusions #

• Guided city walking and culture tour

• Expert English-speaking guide

• 13 Japanese dishes at 4 eateries

• 2 complimentary drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)

• Food at 1 stall, 1 izakaya, 1 traditional eatery, and 1 gastrobar

• Get advice on plans for your stay from your experienced guide

What to bring

• Valid photo ID
• Comfortable walking shoes

What’s not allowed

• Large luggage or bulky bags
• Outside food or drinks

Accessibility

• Not wheelchair accessible due to walking routes and venue layouts

Additional information

• Tour operates in all weather conditions
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Menu may vary based on availability

Experience authentic Japanese izakaya culture with cooking, drinks, and local ingredient shopping.

• **Everything you get:**You'll shop for fresh local ingredients with your certified guide before preparing authentic Japanese izakaya-style dishes in a hands-on cooking class. Enjoy your homemade dinner with three alcoholic or soft drinks, receive tour photos, and take home recipes you can easily recreate.
• **Why choose this:**Learn authentic Japanese home cooking in a relaxed, social setting while enjoying drinks and local insights from a certified guide.

Inclusions #

• Izakaya-style cooking clas

• Ingredient shopping experience

• Certified English-speaking guide

• Homemade Japanese dinner

• All cooking ingredients

• 3 alcoholic or soft drinks

• Tour photos

Exclusions #

• Additional food and drinks

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
• This experience is not recommended for guests with mobility issues.

Additional information

• Alcoholic drinks are only served to guests aged 20 and above.
• Vegetarian meals are available; vegan and gluten-free options are unavailable.
• Allergy-free meals cannot be guaranteed due to shared kitchen facilities.

Cook homestyle ramen and gyoza while learning the everyday food habits behind Japanese home kitchens.

• Everything you get: Join a hands-on cooking class at YUCa's Japanese Cooking, where a local chef guides you through preparing home-style ramen and gyoza from scratch with all the ingredients and cooking equipment provided. Learn about Japanese food culture and daily cooking habits, then visit a nearby supermarket (optional) to explore local ingredients and shopping customs.
• Why choose this: A practical cooking experience focused on techniques, ingredients, and grocery knowledge you can confidently recreate back home.

What you'll make

• Home-style ramen
• Gyoza

What you'll taste during the class

• Home-style ramen
• Gyoza

Inclusions #

• Shared group session

• Admission to YUCa's Japanese Cooking

• Hands-on cooking class

• Local chef instructor

• Home-style ramen preparation

• Gyoza preparation session

• Lecture on Japanese food culture

• Local supermarket visit (optional)

• All ingredients provided

• Cooking equipment provided

What to bring

• A printed or digital voucher is required to check in for the class.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair accessible. Strollers are permitted during the activity.
• The venue is stroller accessible.

Additional information

• Vegetarian menu requests should be shared with the operator at the time of booking.
• A minimum of 2 participants is required for the class to operate.
• The class accommodates a maximum of 7 travelers for a smaller group cooking experience.
• Infants must sit on a guardian's lap during the session.

Exclusive behind-the-scenes access and 10 seafood tastings at Tsukiji Market.

• Everything you get: Explore Tsukiji with a local guide as you visit a historic seafood restaurant, sample 10+ seafood specialties including premium tuna, uni, and ikura, learn to make gunkan sushi, stroll through the market's food stalls, and discover the cultural connection between food and faith at a local shrine.
• Why choose this: Combines exclusive market access, premium seafood tastings, and cultural storytelling in one small-group experience.

Inclusions #

• 10+ seafood tastings in 2.5 hours

• Expert English-speaking local guide

• Small-group walking tour

• Premium tuna tasting featuring 5 tuna varieties

• Uni (sea urchin) and ikura (salmon roe) tastings

• Gunkan sushi-making experience

• Behind-the-scenes visit to a 60-year-old seafood restaurant

• Tour photos shared after the experience

What to bring

• Valid photo ID matching your booking
• Cash for optional purchases at the market

What's not allowed

• Late arrivals cannot join once the tour has started
• Vegetarian and vegan dietary requests cannot be accommodated

Accessibility

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Not stroller accessible
• Not recommended for guests with mobility difficulties

Additional information

• Gluten-free requests may be accommodated with advance notice
• Pescatarian options are available
• Allergy-free meals cannot be guaranteed
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure