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. We'll take you try the local specialties which might be one of the 41 unique varieties of citrus or fermented squid guts (surprisingly delicious). You might 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.

People wearing traditional Japanese yukatas at night near a large, illuminated temple during a festival.

OUR NEXT ADVENTURE

THE MASTER’S ROUTE

Journey through central Kyushu in Japan’s South where generations perfected their crafts – diving for seaweed, distilling spirits and shaping clay, in legendary hot spring towns.

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Kumamoto and Oita
Japan
March 15-26, 2027

TRIP DETAILS

TRIP DETAILS

A scenic view of a river flowing through an onsen village with traditional Japanese-style houses on a hillside, decorated with hanging lanterns, with bare trees and a misty mountain in the background during dusk.

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UPCOMING TOURS

  • AIZU WAKAMATSU

    FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE

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    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

    Aomori, Akita and Iwate

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    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

    Ishikawa, Fukui and Toyama

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    Explore Hokuriku's hidden frontier from Ishikawa's ancient craft workshops to Toyama's secluded mountain villages and the wild remoteness of Noto Peninsula. A place where master artisans preserve Japan's most authentic traditions, taste exquisite Kanazawa gold leaf sweets and Noto's pristine seafood, in Japan's forgotten corners.

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  • JAPAN'S SACRED WEST

    Tottori and Shimane

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    Journey through Japan's mystical western frontier where massive sand dunes meet the sacred halls of Izumo Taisha, savour 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

    Miyazaki and Kagoshima

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    Journey through ancient cedar forests and coastal fishing villages where volcanic soil creates extraordinary flavours, from Kagoshima's legendary black pork to Miyazaki's premium beef, with sunamushi sand baths and dramatic volcanic landscapes as your backdrop.

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PRIVATE TOURS

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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.