Of all the reasons to visit Japan, its delicious, globally-renowned cuisine remains one of its most exciting draws. Follow your tastebuds and join a group for this delectable tour - which includes the foodie backstreets of Tokyo, the markets of Kanazawa, foraging in Gokayama, family dinners in traditional Ryokan - and of course, tracing Sake from brewery to glass.
Day 1 - Tokyo
- Welcome to your Guided Group tour of Japan’s Culinary Heritage
- Shared Arrival transfer from Narita Airport to your hotel in Tokyo - by shared van
- Welcome to Tokyo
- Evening food and drink tour of Tokyo (Group)
Day 2 - Kanazawa
- Travel from Tokyo to Kanazawa by train (Group)
- Welcome to Kanazawa
- Culinary day in Kanazawa (Group)
Day 3 - Gokayama
- Travel from Kanazawa to Gokoyama by private coach (Group)
- Tour of Gokayama (Group)
- Foraging experience in Gokayama (Group)
Day 4 - Shirakawago, Takayama
- Travel from Gokoyama to Shirakawa-go by highway bus (Group)
- Visit Shirakawa-go (Group)
- Travel from Shirakawa-go to Takayama by highway bus (Group)
- Welcome to Takayama
- Kaiseki dinner at a traditional Ryokan (Group)
Day 5 - Hida Furukawa, Takayama
- Travel from Takayama to Hida Furukawa by train (Group)
- Visit Hida Furukawa (Group)
- Earth-oven cooking experience (Group)
- Visit local sake brewery (Group)
Day 6 - Osaka
- Travel from Takayama to Osaka by train (Group)
- Welcome to Osaka - 'Japan's Kitchen'
- Dinner in Yamanaka Sake shop (Group)
Day 7 - Asuka, Osaka
- Travel from Osaka to Asuka by train (Group)
- Welcome to Asuka
- Organic farming and home-cooking experience (Group)
- Travel from Asuka to Osaka by train (Group)
- Evening at leisure in Osaka (Optional)
Day 8 - Awaji Island
- Travel from Osaka to Awaji Island (Group)
- Visit Awaji Island (Group)
- Culinary day in Awaji (Group)
Day 9 - Kyoto
- Travel from Awaji Island to Kyoto by coach and train (Group)
- Welcome to Kyoto
- Explore Nishiki Market (Group)
- Explore the Gion district of Kyoto
Day 10 - Kyoto
- Half day tour of Kyoto starting on Philosopher's Path (Group)
- Farewell Kaiseki Dinner in Kyoto (Group)
Day 11 - Kansai Airport
- End of tour (Group)
- Departure transfer from Kyoto to Kansai International Airport
The Spring months of March, April and May are generally considered the best for visiting Japan, both in terms of climate and the arrival of its famed pink sakura (cherry blossoms). Another fine time to visit is Autumn, specifically October and November, which is when the landscape is on fire with the colourful leaves turning on the maple trees. Anybody intending to make use of Japan's legendary snow sports infrastructure should obviously plan a visit during the winter ski season: December to February. Bear in mind that Japan's latitudinal range means that the climate is not consistent all over the country, but the flipside is that you can usually find good weather somewhere at any time of year.
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