Japan's true culinary soul lives in its hidden corners, the mountain villages where sake is still brewed by hand, the coastal towns where fishermen's wives pickle vegetables using recipes their great-grandmothers perfected, 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 flavor complexity. We'll take you to places where the local specialty might be fermented squid guts (surprisingly delicious), where you can learn to make your own soba noodles from a master who's never taught a foreigner before, or where you can taste sake varieties that exist nowhere else in the world because the rice grows only in that particular valley.
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.
JAPAN TOURS
THE MASTER’S ROUTE
March 15 - 26, 2026
Journey through central Kyushu where generations of families have perfected their crafts. Diving for seaweed in crystal waters, distilling spirits from ancient rice, shaping clay in mountain workshops, their stories unfolding in pottery studios and legendary hot spring towns nestled between mountains and sea.
OUR NEXT ADVENTURE
FUTURE TOURS
We’re mapping out new adventures across hidden kitchens, little-known cities and towns, and landscapes few travelers ever reach. These tours are still in the making, but you can see what’s on the horizon now and register your interest to be the first to know when the journey is ready to begin.
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TOKYO'S BACKYARD
Escape Tokyo's crowds to its hidden backyard, where thundering Fukuroda Falls cascades through ancient forests and the samurai stronghold of Aizu-Wakamatsu offers mountain onsen, celebrated sake brewing, and warrior history that most Japan visitors never discover.
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THE TOHOKU TRAIL
Venture into Japan's most remote northern reaches where ancient forests hide mountain shrines, coastal villages preserve centuries-old fishing traditions and exceptional coastal cuisine, and wild hot springs steam in untouched wilderness alongside renowned sake breweries, culminating in the spectacular Nebuta festival.
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THE HOKURIKU FRONTIER
Explore Hokuriku's hidden frontier from Ishikawa's ancient craft workshops to Toyama's secluded mountain villages and the wild remoteness of Noto Peninsula, where master artisans preserve Japan's most authentic traditions, from exquisite Kanazawa gold leaf sweets to Noto's pristine seafood, in Japan's forgotten corners.
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JAPAN'S SACRED WEST
Journey through Japan's mystical western frontier where massive sand dunes meet the sacred halls of Izumo Taisha, savoring coastal treasures and mountain cuisine beneath the dramatic peaks of Daisen-Oki National Park, where ancient peaks shelter older gods.
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THE FIRE ISLANDS
Journey through ancient cedar forests and coastal fishing villages where volcanic soil creates extraordinary flavors, from Kagoshima's legendary black pork to Miyazaki's premium beef, with sunamushi sand baths and dramatic volcanic landscapes as your backdrop.goes here
PRIVATE TOURS
Want something completely tailored to your interests? Our private tours 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.