Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Osaka
Osaka- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner celebrating Osaka's vibrant food culture featuring Michelin-starred kaiseki, takoyaki, and matcha creations)
Included Activities
- Michelin food tour and welcome dinner featuring kaiseki and local delicacies
- Tour briefing and orientation
- Day 2
Osaka to Kyoto
Osaka to Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Private geisha dinner with three geisha featuring refined Kyoto cuisine and elegant dance)
Included Activities
- Private geisha dinner with three geisha featuring Kyoto cuisine and dance performance
Optional Activities
- Explore Kyoto city at own pace
- Day 3
Kyoto
Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Exquisite tempura dinner prepared with seasonal Kyoto ingredients)
Included Activities
- Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Visit Ryoan-ji Temple
- Gion Tea Ceremony and Wabi-sabi Walking Tour
- Tempura dinner with seasonal ingredients
Landmarks Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) Ryoan-ji Temple - Day 4
Kyoto
Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ikebana flower arrangement workshop at Ami Kyoto
- Farm visit and organic vegetable harvesting experience
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Kyoto's Michelin-starred restaurants with guide recommendation
Landmarks Ami Kyoto Amanohashidate - Day 5
Kyoto to Naoshima
Kyoto to Naoshima- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry to Naoshima
- Visit Chichu Art Museum
- Visit Benesse House
Optional Activities
- Sunset views over the sea
- Dinner at ryokan's gourmet restaurant
Landmarks Chichu Art Museum Benesse House - Day 6
Naoshima to Kurashiki
Naoshima to Kurashiki- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Okayama's regional cuisine and sake)
Included Activities
- Ferry back to mainland
- Explore Bikan Historical Quarter
- Visit Ohara Museum of Art
Landmarks Bikan Historical Quarter Ohara Museum of Art - Day 7
Kurashiki to Nagoya
Kurashiki to Nagoya- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Seki Sword Museum
- Private swordsmith demonstration
Optional Activities
- Culinary tour of Nagoya's famous local dishes with guide
Landmarks Seki Sword Museum - Day 8
Nagoya to Narai
Nagoya to Narai- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Elevated kaiseki experience showcasing local mountain ingredients, artfully prepared and presented)
Included Activities
- Gentle hike along Nakasendo Trail between Magome and Tsumago
- Kaiseki dinner featuring local mountain ingredients
Landmarks Nakasendo Trail Magome Tsumago - Day 9
Narai to Lake Suwa
Narai to Lake Suwa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Artisanal soba lunch paired with locally brewed sake at family-owned soba atelier)
Included Activities
- Soba atelier demonstration of handmade buckwheat noodles
- Artisanal soba lunch with locally brewed sake
Optional Activities
- Visit Suwa Taisha Shrine
- Relax at lakeside onsen
Landmarks Lake Suwa Suwa Taisha Shrine - Day 10
Lake Suwa to Kawaguchiko
Lake Suwa to Kawaguchiko- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Creative Japanese cuisine inspired by the natural elements of the region)
Included Activities
- Private whisky tasting and pairing session at premium distillery with master blender guidance
Landmarks Mount Fuji Kawaguchiko - Day 11
Kawaguchiko to Hakone
Kawaguchiko to Hakone- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Multi-course kaiseki dinner prepared with seasonal ingredients)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Hakone
- Cruise across Lake Ashi with Mount Fuji views
- Ropeway ascent to Owakudani Valley
- Multi-course kaiseki dinner with seasonal ingredients
Landmarks Lake Ashi Owakudani Valley - Day 12
Hakone to Tokyo
Hakone to Tokyo- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at Ninja Tokyo featuring theatrical dining experience where culinary artistry meets entertainment)
Included Activities
- Visit Asakusa's Senso-ji Temple
- Explore Ginza
- Visit Shibuya Crossing
- Farewell dinner at Ninja Tokyo with theatrical dining experience
Landmarks Senso-ji Temple Ginza Shibuya Crossing - Day 13
Tokyo
Tokyo- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping
- Leisure exploration
