Japan: Cuisine and Drink
Cuisine in Japan – What to eat
Sample some of Japan’s best food.
- Sushi: Cooked vinegar rice with other ingredients such as raw fish and seafood.
- Sashimi: Fresh raw fish sliced into thin pieces.
- Tempura: A Japanese dish of seafood or vegetables that have been covered in a light batter and deep fried.
- Nabemono: A variety of one-pot dishes, usually chicken, fish, tofu, or vegetables, simmered in a light, fish-based broth.
- Shabu-shabu: A dish prepared at the table with a combination of vegetables, but cooked in boiling broth.
- Teppanyaki: A style that uses an iron griddle to cook dishes such as steak, seafood, and vegetables.
- Yakitori: Small pieces of chicken meat skewered on a bamboo stick and cooked over hot coals.
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“Our trip to Japan was excellent with knowledgeable and friendly local guides and expertly planned activities. We had a Multifamily group of 4 adults and 6 children and everything was smooth and effortless which we truly appreciated.”
March 2026 Rating 5/5
“The entire trip was wonderfully executed. Great hotels, easy to follow transfer and train travel instructions. Most importantly, the guides, the people we spent up to 12 hours a day with, were knowledgeable, kind and caring.”
January 2026 Rating 5/5
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May 2026 Rating 5/5
“Enchanting Travels did an amazing job curating a memorable trip for our family to Japan. Every detail was taken care of including transportation from the airport and even taking us to each train platform. The classes we know took were also excellent including the sushi making class, the bento box making class, and the calligraphy. We had an issue with our flight coming into Japan and our trip coordinator. Anchal took care of communicating with the hotel. She was even able to get us a refund for the night we missed. Anchal was always available and ensure that every detail of our trip went smoothly. Everything was professional and done in a first class manner. I would give them my highest recommendation without hesitation.”
May 2025 Rating 5/5
“Akshay Maggu worked with us to put together an amazing trip to Japan. His team, led by Mariyah, was exceptional. We felt taken care of every day. Having someone lead us through busy train stations like Tokyo or Kyoto stations and actually get us onto the right train was an example of the exquisite care. Akshay and Mariyah really listened to what we wanted to do and got us excellent guides and perfect hotels. We couldn’t have asked for a better way to see Japan. When we take our next trip abroad we will definitely contact Enchanting Travel again.”
June 2025 Rating 5/5
“We had a great experience with Enchanting Travels. The company is very well organized and detail oriented. Our guides were excellent and our trip to Japan could not have gone more smoothly, The company made every effort to meet our expectations. We highly recommend them.”
October 2025 Rating 5/5