Taste of Japan
Savor the chance to tour Japan through world-class cuisine on this food-focused trip. Awarded heritage status by UNESCO, Japanese food is an art form and integral to the country’s culture. Experience the rituals and exquisite aesthetic of kaiseki dining, enjoy a private sushi masterclass, delight in the street food, and sip smooth sake.
Journey highlights
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Experience the art of sushi making at a masterclass with a top chef. Discover the nuances and complexity of sushi’s construction, including how the angle of the knife cutting the fish, can create an infinite number of variations in taste.
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Live like a local with an evening tour of Shinbashi, enjoying after work drinks and snacks with Tokyo’s businessmen and women as they relax at the end of the working day in the area’s vibrant izakaya, bars and eateries.
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Immerse yourself in Japanese tradition with a stay at an upscale Relais & Châteaux ryokan. Renowned for its kaiseki cuisine, each room has a private onsen for hot spring bathing.
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Soak up the atmosphere in Kyoto’s geisha district, Gion, enjoying a tea ceremony by day and a sake and whisky tour by night.
- Culinary itinerary:A gastronomic delight, our Culinary Journeys take you on a cultural voyage, sampling everything from traditional bites to fine dining delicacies
Our tailor made journeys include:
When to visit
Japan has four seasons and is best visited in spring from March to May and autumn from September to November. December to January can be cold with snow and the summer is hot and humid. The end of March and early April is a particularly good time to visit as this is the cherry blossom season as is October for the autumn colors.
Price Guide:
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October 2024 | $16,400 | $4,100 | plan your trip |
November 2024 | $16,400 | $4,100 | plan your trip |
December 2024 | $14,400 | $3,600 | plan your trip |
January 2025 | $12,400 | $3,100 | plan your trip |
February 2025 | $12,400 | $3,100 | plan your trip |
March 2025 | $14,400 | $3,600 | plan your trip |
April 2025 | $14,400 | $3,600 | plan your trip |
May 2025 | $14,400 | $3,600 | plan your trip |
June 2025 | $12,400 | $3,100 | plan your trip |
July 2025 | $14,400 | $3,600 | plan your trip |
August 2025 | $12,400 | $3,100 | plan your trip |
September 2025 | $14,400 | $3,600 | plan your trip |
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October 2024
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$16,400
Deposit from*$4,100
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November 2024
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$16,400
Deposit from*$4,100
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December 2024
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$14,400
Deposit from*$3,600
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January 2025
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$12,400
Deposit from*$3,100
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February 2025
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$12,400
Deposit from*$3,100
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March 2025
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$14,400
Deposit from*$3,600
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April 2025
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$14,400
Deposit from*$3,600
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May 2025
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$14,400
Deposit from*$3,600
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June 2025
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$12,400
Deposit from*$3,100
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July 2025
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$14,400
Deposit from*$3,600
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August 2025
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$12,400
Deposit from*$3,100
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September 2025
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$14,400
Deposit from*$3,600
- plan your trip
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