JAPAN TOURS
Japan's true culinary soul lives in its hidden corners, the mountain villages where sake is still brewed by hand and the backstreet workshops where miso ages in wooden barrels for decades.
Beyond the sushi counters of Tokyo and the temples of Kyoto lies a Japan of incredible depth and flavour complexity. Let us take you to try the local specialties which might fermented squid guts (surprisingly delicious) or one of the 41 unique varieties of citrus. Learn to make your own soba noodles from a master, or taste sake varieties that exist only in that valley due to the rice that is native to that region.
This is Japan for the adventurous eater, the curious traveler, and anyone ready to discover that everything they thought they knew about Japanese cuisine and the country itself was just the beginning.
UPCOMING TOURS
LAKE BIWA
SHIGA PREFECTURE
May 7 - 11, 2026
4 nights, 5 days
Circle Japan's largest lake on a five-day deep dive into ancient fermentation traditions. From hands-on temple pickling classes to artisan sake breweries and 400-year-old funazushi producers, discover the self-sufficient culinary heritage that flourished in these mountain-ringed communities.
AWAJI ISLAND
HYOGO PREFECTURE
May 18 - 21, 2026
3 nights, 4 days
Awaji Island is where Japan's creation myth was born, an under-the-radar island obsessed with its produce and food traditions. Packed with architectural marvels, quirky discoveries, and dramatic coastal scenery, Awaji is a place that punches way above its weight
AIZU WAKAMATSU
FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE
May 26 - 29, 2026
3 nights, 4 days
Journey into Aizu's mountain stronghold where samurai legacy lives on, from witnessing traditional sword-forging techniques at a centuries-old blacksmith to learning the art of regional ramen-making, exploring Edo-period post towns frozen in time, and soaking in volcanic hot springs surrounded by jewel-toned crater lakes.
PRIVATE TOURS
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Want something completely tailored to your interests? Our private tours and custom itinerary planning let us craft an itinerary around your specific curiosities, whether you're drawn to a particular region's unique culture, want to dive deep into traditional crafts and local industries, or are eager to eat your way through communities where incredible local specialties have been perfected over centuries.
We work with you to design experiences that match your pace and level of cultural adventure. Get in touch to discuss what kind of off the eaten track journey we can create together.