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(Private car)Fake It Then Taste It:Japan’s Quirky Cuisine Journey

Location Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
$82.03
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Start your journey at Sagamihara’s quirky “Used Tire Market,” a hidden gem loved by vending machine fans. Rows of retro machines from the Showa era still operate, serving hot udon, toast, capsule toys, and bottled drinks. Nostalgic, surreal, and irresistibly charming—your guide will help you capture photos. Stay about 30–60 minutes.

Next, get hands-on at “Atelier Stella,” a food sample workshop where you’ll craft realistic fake food seen in Japanese restaurants. Choose from sushi, takoyaki, rice crackers, or the popular toast-shaped clock. With guidance from a skilled artisan and English support, beginners and kids (age 6+) can enjoy making their own unique souvenir. Sessions are 1 or 2 hours.

Finish with a local dinner in Machida. Whether it’s izakaya, traditional washoku, or sizzling monjayaki, your guide will help you choose and order the perfect meal to end the day.
(Private car)Fake It Then Taste It:Japan’s Quirky Cuisine Journey
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
  • 1,000 yen food and drink charge: If you want to buy more, you can buy it yourself
  • Food sample making experience fee
  • National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter
  • This is a private tour, so you(and your friend, family, and so on) will be the only ones in the vehicle.
  • Parking Fees

  • Used Tire Market Sagamihara Vending Machines Corner
    Experience a unique retro adventure at the Sagamihara Used Tire Market. Discover a quirky and unexpected location with a hidden vending machine hideout in a tire market. Step back in time with a visit to the vending machine section, where nostalgic vending machines are still in operation. Purchase hot meals such as ramen, burgers, and toasted sandwiches, giving you a glimpse into Japan's Showa (1926-1989) culture. Not only the food, but the venue itself offers a quirky and unexpected location - a hidden vending machine hideout in a tire market. This unexpected combination has brought a sense of surprise and humor to many foreign tourists. It's not just a meal, it's an adventure full of discoveries, laughs, and unique photo opportunities. The nostalgic yet fresh contrast creates an unforgettable impression. The retro design and functionality make it the perfect place for Instagramable photos and sharing on social media.
  • Let's actually make "ultra-realistic fake food" that you often see in Japanese restaurants! You can choose to make sushi, takoyaki, rice crackers, or the super popular "bread clock". With the guidance of a craftsman and the support of an English guide, even beginners can feel at ease. Children (elementary school age and above) are also welcome. You can take home the creation you made as a souvenir. The duration is either 1 or 2 hours.
  • With a guide, you can enjoy your preferred style of dinner, such as Japanese food, izakaya, or monjayaki (a maximum of 5,000 yen per person is included in the tour fee). The English guide will also help you order, so you can rest assured.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    (Private car)Fake It Then Taste It:Japan’s Quirky Cuisine Journey

    Location Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    $82.03
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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