Japanese Culinary & Sake Tour

 Explore the unique world of Japanese food and sake on a tour through Tokyo and Kyoto. Learn the secrets of sushi-making from expert chefs, discover traditional Kaiseki dining, and participate in a sake tasting experience led by local brewers.

Highlights:

Sushi-making class in Tokyo
Kaiseki multi-course dinner in Kyoto
Sake brewery tour with tastings
Visit to the Nishiki Market in Kyoto

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Program:

Explore Japan’s diverse culinary culture, from sushi-making in Tokyo to sake tastings in Kyoto. This immersive journey combines fine dining, hands-on cooking experiences, and visits to iconic food markets.

What’s Included:
✔ 7 nights in luxury hotels and ryokans
✔ Sushi-making and ramen workshops
✔ Exclusive sake tastings and brewery tours
✔ Traditional kaiseki dining experiences
✔ Market tours in Tokyo and Kyoto

Dates:
Year-round

Duration:
8 Days / 7 Nights

Price:
From $6,200 per person

Accommodation:

Luxury hotels in Tokyo and Kyoto, plus a traditional ryokan stay

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo – Welcome Dinner

Arrival at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) or Haneda Airport (HND)
Private transfer to a luxury hotel in the heart of Tokyo
Welcome Dinner:
Start your culinary journey with an authentic sushi experience at one of Tokyo’s renowned sushi restaurants, paired with sake tasting
Overnight stay in Tokyo

Day 2: Tokyo – Tsukiji Fish Market & Ramen Making Class

Breakfast at the hotel
Tsukiji Fish Market Tour:
Visit the famous Tsukiji Outer Market, where you’ll discover the best of Japan's fresh seafood and learn about traditional Japanese ingredients
Enjoy a sashimi tasting and interact with local vendors
Ramen Making Class:
Take part in an interactive ramen-making class, where you will prepare traditional ramen noodles from scratch and learn how to make flavorful broths
Lunch:
Savor the ramen you've prepared, along with side dishes and Japanese appetizers
Afternoon at leisure to explore Tokyo’s Asakusa district or shop in Shibuya
Overnight stay in Tokyo

Day 3: Tokyo – Sake Tasting & Japanese Cooking Class

Breakfast at the hotel
Sake Tasting Experience:
Visit a renowned sake brewery near Tokyo to learn about the sake-making process and take part in a sake tasting of various sake styles (Junmai, Ginjo, Daiginjo, etc.)
Japanese Cooking Class:
In the afternoon, join a hands-on cooking class where you'll learn to prepare authentic Japanese dishes like tempura, teriyaki, and miso soup
Dinner:
Enjoy the dishes you’ve prepared during the cooking class, paired with sake from the earlier tasting
Overnight stay in Tokyo

Day 4: Kyoto – Traditional Kaiseki Dinner & Tea Ceremony

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out
Private transfer to Kyoto, Japan’s cultural heart
Kaiseki Experience:
Lunch at a traditional kaiseki restaurant, where you’ll enjoy a multi-course meal featuring seasonal ingredients, beautifully presented
Afternoon Tea Ceremony:
Participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony and learn the art of preparing and serving matcha tea
Dinner:
Experience a kaiseki dinner in Kyoto, complete with seasonal dishes and a selection of locally brewed sake
Overnight stay in Kyoto

Day 5: Kyoto – Nishiki Market & Cooking Class

Breakfast at the hotel
Nishiki Market Tour:
Explore the vibrant Nishiki Market, known as "Kyoto’s Kitchen." Taste local snacks, pick up ingredients, and discover seasonal Japanese produce
Cooking Class:
After the market tour, join a Kyoto-style cooking class, learning to make dishes such as yudofu (tofu hot pot) and shabu-shabu (Japanese hot pot)
Lunch:
Enjoy a meal made from your creations, paired with Kyoto’s finest sake
Afternoon at leisure to visit the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) or stroll through Gion
Overnight stay in Kyoto

Day 6: Fushimi – Sake Brewery Tour & Tasting

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out
Private transfer to Fushimi, a famous sake-producing region near Kyoto
Sake Brewery Tour:
Visit one of the oldest sake breweries in Fushimi, where you’ll learn about the crafting and fermentation process of sake
Sake Tasting:
Taste a variety of sake from the Fushimi region, including different types such as Junmai-shu and Nigori sake
Lunch:
Enjoy a traditional Fushimi-style lunch, paired with sake
Afternoon at leisure to explore the Fushimi Inari Shrine or enjoy scenic views along the Kamo River
Overnight stay in Fushimi

Day 7: Osaka – Street Food Tour & Cooking Class

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out
Private transfer to Osaka, Japan’s street food capital
Osaka Street Food Tour:
Wander through Dotonbori Street, exploring food stalls and tasting local delights such as takoyaki (octopus balls) and okonomiyaki (savory pancake)
Japanese Cooking Class:
Take part in an Osaka-based cooking class where you’ll learn to make okonomiyaki and kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers)
Dinner:
Savor your creations during a delicious meal with a selection of regional sake
Overnight stay in Osaka

Day 8: Departure from Osaka

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out
Private transfer to Kansai International Airport (KIX) for your departure flight
End of tour

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