Tour Code
HFT-JP-12Duration
8Best For
Culture, Scenery, FamilyEmbark on an impressive Japanese food adventure through the three main cities of Japan. In this 8-day Japan food tour, you will begin in Osaka where you will tour Kuromon Market and experience Japanese food culture. Japan's food tour in Kyoto is paired with sake culture, famous temples, and shrines, like Kinkaku-ji Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine. In modern Tokyo, learn how to make sushi. You can taste all you want, such as ramen, sake, sushi, Kaiseki Ryori, etc.
Taste Wagyu Yakiniku, ramen, and more local food in Osaka.
An unforgettable sushi-making class including a visit to the local market.
Visit the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum and sample the Japanese alcoholic drink.
Dive into local markets, like Nishiki Market and Tsukiji Outer Market.
Welcome to Japan! You will land in Osaka. Your tour guide and driver will meet you at the Kansai International Airport and take you to the hotel. After settling in, you can rest or explore the surroundings.
Meals: N/A
Accommodation: Osaka
In the morning, you will visit Osaka Castle Park. You can go for a stroll in the beautiful gardens around Osaka Castle. Your guide will lead you to the main tower of Osaka Castle where you can learn about the history and stories of Osaka Castle. At noon, you will taste Wagyu Yakiniku (Japanese Barbecue).
In the afternoon, head to Kuromon Market where you can experience the daily life of local people in Osaka. Take a walk through bustling stores, stalls, and restaurants. Stop at a food stall to savor fresh seafood, takoyaki (Japanese fried octopus balls). For dinner, you can taste authentic Japanese ramen at Ichiran Ramen. Thick and rich tonkotsu (pork bone) broth makes the ramen more tempting.
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Osaka
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kyoto by Shinkansen. You need to buy your own Shinkansen tickets and your tour guide can help you. After about 1 hour, you will arrive in Osaka. Take a break and get ready for your tour in the afternoon.
Sake is the most representative alcoholic drink in Japan. You will head to Fushimi Ward for a visit to the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum. You can learn about the history and way of making sake. Listen to the sake songs that sake brewers sang when they brewed sake. After visiting the museum, you can taste three types of sake.
In the evening, you can enjoy Yudofu (hot tofu) for dinner at a time-honored brand restaurant. Silken tofu can go well with sauces of flavor.
Meals: B, D
Accommodation: Kyoto
In the morning, you will travel to Kinkaku-ji Temple which is famous for its three-story building painted gold. Venture to Nijo Castle, the residence of a Japanese shogun, Tokugawa Ieyasu. You can appreciate intricate and detailed carvings and listen to the nightingale floor creaks.
Head to Nishiki Market and explore this 400-year-old market by tasting different Japanese food. After lunch, you can dress in a Japanese kimono to participate in the Japanese tea ceremony course. You will learn some tea-drinking etiquette and basic knowledge of traditional tea ceremony. Enjoy Kaiseki Ryori's seasonal dishes for dinner.
Meals: B, D
Accommodation: Kyoto
In the morning, you will travel to Fushimi Inari Shrine, where the movie Memoirs of a Geisha was filmed. Thousands of red torii gates are the most famous feature. Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple and admire stunning views of Kyoto. Stroll along the streets of Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka. Gion is your final stop in Kyoto. Wandering through Hanamikoji Street, you may encounter a geisha.
In the afternoon, you will take the Shinkansen to Tokyo, a bustling and lively metropolis. After arriving, you can have a break at the hotel or enjoy the rest of the day.
Meals: B
Accommodation: Tokyo
Explore the Meiji Jingu Shrine with leafy forests in the morning. It is a quiet place in the busy Shibuya. You will visit a wall full of sake barrels and continue to the main shrine. For lunch, you will enjoy ramen.
In the afternoon, you will head to Sensoji Temple, Tokyo's oldest temple. Travel from the iconic Kaminarimon Gate and stroll to Nakamise-dori Street. Spend time visiting various souvenir shops lined on both sides of this shopping street. You can visit the statue of Kannon at the main temple and buy an omamori amulet.
Travel to Akihabara to discover games, manga, anime, and cosplayers. Experience Tokyo's fashion at Ginza, the luxury shopping district. Reach an awe-inspiring height at the observatories of Tokyo Tower and appreciate breathtaking panoramic views of Tokyo city.
Meals: B, L
Accommodation: Tokyo
Today, you will experience sushi making. Visit the Tsukiji Outer Market like a local and buy fresh ingredients. Start your sushi-making class with a skilled sushi chef. You will learn what ingredients are good for sushi. Make a perfect sushi roll and cut it into small pieces. At the same time, you will have a deep understanding of the history of sushi.
For the rest of the day, you can explore by yourself. You can visit top attractions or discover more local delicacies like a gourmet.
Meals: B, L
Accommodation: Tokyo
Your 8-day Japan food tour adventure comes to an end. After breakfast at the hotel, your private will take you to the airport for your flight. We hope your 8 days in Japan will be an unforgettable memory of a lifetime.
Meals: B
Accommodation: N/A
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