A Taste of Japan - Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka
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Guide Language
English
Group Size
10 - 16
Description
Itinerary
Tokyo: Markets, Gardens and Street Food
Visit Tsukiji Outer Market and enjoy a sushi lunch, explore Hamarikyu Gardens, stroll Kappabashi Street, sample desserts on Nakamise Shopping Street in Asakusa, see Meiji Jingu Shrine, cook okonomiyaki at your table and finish with Harajuku street‑food desserts.
Takayama & Shirakawago: Alpine Villages and Local Flavors
Travel to Takayama, wander the historic Sanmachi‑Suji district, visit the thatched‑roof Hida No Sato village, explore the morning market and taste Hida beef (BBQ skewers and nigiri‑style sushi), then tour UNESCO World Heritage Shirakawago to view gassho‑zukuri farmhouses before a traditional minshuku dinner.
Kanazawa: Gardens, Sushi and Traditional Confectionery
See the landscaped Kenrokuen Garden, enjoy a temaki‑sushi lunch with chosen fillings, learn to make wagashi sweets, visit Omicho Market, tour Nijo Castle and the Gion geisha district, and dine on shared izakaya small plates.
Kyoto & Uji: Temples, Tea and Sake
Travel to Uji to visit Byodoin Temple, taste matcha sweets and ice cream, attend a private tea ceremony and learn matcha preparation in Higashiyama, then see Kiyomizudera Temple. In Kyoto, explore Nishiki Market, the Fushimi Inari shrine entrance, the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum (tasting included), and enjoy a teppanyaki dinner.
Osaka: Castles, Street Eats and Farewell Dinner
Visit Osaka Castle, join a street‑food tour of Shinsekai, explore Namba Yasaka Shrine and the Dotonbori entertainment area, ride the Umeda Sky Building observation deck, and conclude with a shabu‑shabu farewell dinner.
Tokyo: Markets, Gardens and Street Food
Visit Tsukiji Outer Market and enjoy a sushi lunch, explore Hamarikyu Gardens, stroll Kappabashi Street, sample desserts on Nakamise Shopping Street in Asakusa, see Meiji Jingu Shrine, cook okonomiyaki at your table and finish with Harajuku street‑food desserts.
Takayama & Shirakawago: Alpine Villages and Local Flavors
Travel to Takayama, wander the historic Sanmachi‑Suji district, visit the thatched‑roof Hida No Sato village, explore the morning market and taste Hida beef (BBQ skewers and nigiri‑style sushi), then tour UNESCO World Heritage Shirakawago to view gassho‑zukuri farmhouses before a traditional minshuku dinner.
Kanazawa: Gardens, Sushi and Traditional Confectionery
See the landscaped Kenrokuen Garden, enjoy a temaki‑sushi lunch with chosen fillings, learn to make wagashi sweets, visit Omicho Market, tour Nijo Castle and the Gion geisha district, and dine on shared izakaya small plates.
Kyoto & Uji: Temples, Tea and Sake
Travel to Uji to visit Byodoin Temple, taste matcha sweets and ice cream, attend a private tea ceremony and learn matcha preparation in Higashiyama, then see Kiyomizudera Temple. In Kyoto, explore Nishiki Market, the Fushimi Inari shrine entrance, the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum (tasting included), and enjoy a teppanyaki dinner.
Osaka: Castles, Street Eats and Farewell Dinner
Visit Osaka Castle, join a street‑food tour of Shinsekai, explore Namba Yasaka Shrine and the Dotonbori entertainment area, ride the Umeda Sky Building observation deck, and conclude with a shabu‑shabu farewell dinner.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What would be the price for this tour? Are there available spots starting August 24?
We do not offer this exact tour anymore. Would you be open to other tours? For August of this year, we do have our Simply Japan tour that has an August 16th - 29th or August 30th - September 12th 2026 departure.
I am enquiring about single room bookings - I understand that there will be one night in shared rooms, but I would love to book a single room for the other nights. Can I also understand the extra add on activities I can do on this tour?
As we are now close to the date of departure for this tour the tour itself and the single room would be on request. At this stage I am unsure as to if we would be able to confirm a single room for you until we created a booking and sent it off to check with our suppliers. They would then be able to let us know if all of the hotels have another single room available for you. This tour is classed as full on with a jam packed itinerary not leaving much time for optional activities, but everything listed in the itinerary is included in the price already.
How far do you have to walk each day?
As the group explores Japan, we'll be getting our step count in. Whether we're exploring a city on a walking tour, visiting a local temple or simply getting from the metro or train station to our next hotel, we'll spend a lot of time walking and on our feet - comfortable shoes are a must.
Do you have single rooms for solo travellers and if so, what is the single supplement charge.
Single rooms are available, these are available from NZ$490. Please note that the single room is not available on night 4 where you stay in a traditional family Minshuku Iwatakan so they will be twin rooms with shared bathrooms.
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