Tastes of Japan
13 days / 12 nights
Sushi, ramen, tempura, Kobe beef, matcha - Japan is an internationally renowned food-lover’s paradise. Practice your chopstick skills and loosen your belt, because this insider trip will leave you asking for seconds. Sample Japan’s most famous dishes and broaden your palate with some lesser-known items. Meals like Zen vegetarian shojin ryori cuisine or a lunch of casual street food are unique ways to get in touch with local flavors you can’t find overseas. The difference between urban and rural cuisine is a focus of this trip, taking you into the countryside where you’ll see a slower – but equally delicious – side to local life. You’ll even have a chance to learn how to prepare your own homestyle Japanese meal in a cooking class taught by pros. As the Japanese say, “itadakimasu”!
Destinations
A grand menu awaits: ramen, ‘takoyaki’, tofu, tempura, ‘wagyu’ beef, sushi, formal ‘kaiseki’, casual street food, and delicate ‘shojin ryori’ Zen cuisine. You’ll sample it all on this delicious trip.
Learn to appreciate the detail and thought that goes into Japanese food and drink with a homestyle cooking lesson and a sake tasting session with a highly qualified expert.
Witness the tea ceremony performed by our tea expert to learn how matcha is part of the soul of Kyoto, and enjoy a private meeting with a young geisha-in-training.
All of our itineraries can be customized to match your preferences and travel style. From the full luxury experience to a more independent style of trip, we tailor every aspect to your needs.
Highlights
A grand menu awaits: ramen, ‘takoyaki’, tofu, tempura, ‘wagyu’ beef, sushi, formal ‘kaiseki’, casual street food, and delicate ‘shojin ryori’ Zen cuisine. You’ll sample it all on this delicious trip.
Learn to appreciate the detail and thought that goes into Japanese food and drink with a homestyle cooking lesson and a sake tasting session with a highly qualified expert.
Witness the tea ceremony performed by our tea expert to learn how matcha is part of the soul of Kyoto, and enjoy a private meeting with a young geisha-in-training.
All of our itineraries can be customized to match your preferences and travel style. From the full luxury experience to a more independent style of trip, we tailor every aspect to your needs.
Accommodation
Itinerary Information
Foodies and food bloggers of all ages.
Travelers who love to discover a country’s culture through food.
Japan’s cuisine changes with the season. Talk to us about your travel dates to see what special foods may be available during your time in Japan.
Pricing and Budget
Insider Itineraries start at approximately $1,000 per person per day. Select elements of these itineraries can be adjusted to suit your travel preferences:
Accommodation: Choose from 4-star or 5-star accommodation
Transport: Select public or private transportation, or a mix of the two
Experiences: Add or substitute experiences and activities
Pricing can also vary based on availability and seasonality.
All itineraries and price quotes are uniquely tailored to our guests, so the only exact price will be the one you receive on your personalized quotation.
Use the form below to request an itinerary and personalized quote
for your Tastes of Japan trip.
More insider itineraries
9 Days / 8 Nights
A whirlwind journey through Japan highlighting our favorite activities and luxury accommodations with stops in the classic destinations of Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, and Nara.
14 Days / 13 Nights
No one in Japan is better prepared to deliver a fantastic art experience than wondertrunk & co.. Through cultivated relationships with local artists, we offer unparalleled access to artisans and workshops that is unavailable anywhere else.
13 days / 12 nights
A vacation to Japan is an excellent opportunity to expose kids to a new culture, expressive art forms, and unique local cuisine. We’ve constructed an action-packed itinerary that is sure to keep the whole family entertained.
14 Days / 13 Nights
Japan has a wild side. Perfect for travelers looking for active outdoor fun mixed with traditional culture, this seasonal Insider Collection trip mixes exciting urban cityscapes with rural explorations.