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Luxury Gourmet Tour of Japan

Duration
7 days
Price guide
From $14,106 per person
Japanese sashimi slices served with soy sauce and a patterned sake bottle on a reflective black tray.
Close-up of a chef cutting sushi rolls covered in orange tobiko with a professional Japanese knife.
A wooden pathway and trellis in a green park with a pond, surrounded by city high-rise buildings.
Close-up of water being poured from a bamboo ladle into a black tea bowl at a ceremony.
An assortment of traditional Japanese cuisine served in decorative bowls and baskets on a dark table.
Rows of white sake barrels decorated with black Japanese characters and green accents stacked on shelves.
Exotic flavours, finely balanced textures and exquisite presentation. Japanese cuisine is an experience to be savoured. We’ll take you on a luxury gourmet tour with stays in two of Japan’s main cities to discover the epicurean delights of the east.

Trip highlights

  • Learn how to choose the freshest catches at a busy fish market
  • Try your hand at chef-led sushi and soba noodle making classes
  • Take part in a traditional tea ceremony
  • Visit the famous Fushimi sake breweries
  • Stop in Osaka, the 'Kitchen of Japan' to taste its celebrated street food
  • Explore ornate shrines and sites of cultural importance all along the way
  • Nishiki market
    Nishiki market
  • Sushi rolling lessons
    Sushi rolling lessons
  • Japanese tea ceremony
    Japanese tea ceremony
  • Sake brewery
    Sake brewery
  • Street food in Osaka
    Street food in Osaka
  • Kiyomizu-Dera in Kyoto
    Kiyomizu-Dera in Kyoto

Bespoke trips with Jacada

We design one-of-a-kind journeys incorporating luxury in all its forms. Our bespoke trips include:

  • Luxury accommodation throughout
  • Privately guided tours
  • Private transfers
  • Meticulously selected experiences
  • Expertise and support from your Jacada Concierge

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Itinerary in detail

Every trip is shaped around you. Below is a sample route to start from; we change any part of it to suit you.

Days 1-4

A taste of Tokyo

Tokyo is a city with an infectious energy that is like no other. Enjoy your time exploring this incredible metropolis visiting the city’s fascinating food markets and enjoying the freshest of sushi, discovering ornate shrines, ancient temples and touring small craft breweries. Be sure to make time to visit the Nihonbashi district to enjoy a traditional tea ceremony. And head to the Ginza district for a tour of the Food Courts, called ‘depa-chika’ in the basements of high-end department stores.

A taste of Tokyo

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Market visit and sushi class

Visit the famed Tsukiji fish market which imports fish and seafood from 60 countries. A well-known Japanese sushi chef will take you into the wholesale area and help you to choose the freshest seafood for your sushi lesson at one of Japan’s finest restaurants. Make nigiri sushi, temari and seaweed wrapped maki sushi, as well as miso soup.

Days 5-7

Kyoto flavours

Spend your time in Kyoto admiring the impressive imperial beauty of the city, evident in the abundance of prewar buildings such as grand palaces, traditional “machiya” townhouses and ornate shrines. Savour the tastes of the city with special cooking classes, traditional dinners and street market tours. See kimono-clad geisha on their way to engagements and stroll in the celebrated Ryoan-Ji rock garden. Make sure you visit the magnificent wooden Kiyomizu-Dera and the Golden and Silver Pavilion Temples. Your travel designer can help you to experience the city at its best with private guided tours and excursions.

Kyoto flavours

Where you could stay

Kyoto

Aman Kyoto

Aman Kyoto is a place to stay in Kyoto, Japan.

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Gion geisha district tour

Visit the Geisha district of Gion, famed for its beautifully preserved traditional architecture. Keep your eyes open for Geisha on their way to an assignment. This is also a great opportunity for shopping in this craft-rich district.

Why book with Jacada

  • Personalised design

    We’ll plan your trip around your personal interests, tastes and preferences, providing honest advice based on first-hand knowledge.

  • Authentic experiences

    Our expert guides and brilliant Concierges are hand-picked for their ability to bring your destination to life with care and passion.

  • Positive impact

    We seek out unforgettable experiences that benefit both local communities and the environment.

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