(8 Days – Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Tokyo, Kyoto, Hakone
Cuisine, a highlight of any visit to Japan, is the focus of this tour. In Tokyo and Kyoto, learn how to shop for Japanese ingredients and how to prepare and present typical Japanese dishes and seasonal specialties. Experience a variety of types of cuisine, from authentic Japanese home cooking, to refined kaiseki and Zen vegetarian temple cuisine. Tour local food markets and specialty shops selling Japanese knives, lacquerware, ceramics, tofu, miso, noodles, tea, sweets, sake and more. After Kyoto, enjoy a luxurious night at an exclusive hot springs ryokan in Hakone. Private touring also includes visits to the most interesting temples, shrines, gardens and small museums in each location.
| Itinerary Overview |
| Day 1 |
Arrive Tokyo
Arrival transfer to hotel |
| Day 2 |
Tokyo
Full-day private city touring of markets, food halls, specialty shops, and noted dining locations |
| Day 3 |
Tokyo – Kyoto
Shinkansen (bullet train) to Kyoto for three-night stay. Afternoon private city touring |
| Days 4 & 5 |
Kyoto
Private morning cooking classes at a Kyoto family’s estate. Afternoon private touring of Kyoto’s specialty food and houseware shops and markets |
| Day 6 |
Kyoto – Hakone
Shinkansen to Hakone for overnight at ryokan |
| Day 7 |
Hakone – Tokyo
Transfer to Tokyo. Afternoon at leisure |
| Day 8 |
Depart Japan
Airport transfer |
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| Hotels |
| Tokyo: |
Four Seasons Marunouchi |
| Kyoto: |
Westin Miyako Hotel |
| Hakone: |
Gora Kadan Ryokan |
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| Cost |
| $13,390 |
Per person (double occupancy) |
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