Is it possible to skip or substitute somewhere else for the Koyasan stay on the Japan Real Food Adventure? Husband is not able to sleep on the floor.

Unfortunately, since our group tours are sold as a package we are not able to substitute any portion of it. If you wanted to stay elsewhere it would be at your own cost and we would not be able to deduct the Koyasan stay from the cost.

Are there air-conditioned accommodations?

Air conditioning is available at some Ryokans, but not all; please check specifically for your accommodations.

Can dietary restrictions be accommodated during meals?

While we will assist with dietary needs, many included meals are fixed and cannot be modified.

Is assistance provided for luggage transfers?

We recommend arranging luggage transfers from Kyoto to Osaka, which costs around 3000 yen.

Is there a single supplement for travelers?

Currently, there is no single supplement available for this trip due to limited room options.

How can we check for available spots in the tour?

To check availability, you can click on the 'book now' option, which will show you the current spots.

When does the booking confirmation take place?

You can secure your booking by clicking the 'book now' button on the tour page.

What do you mean by platinum tour in Japan. I googled the premium Japan trips and they seemed to be sold out?

Our Premium style of travel is designed for the traveller who's looking for adventure travel with a higher standard of service. With well-crafted itineraries that include all the destination highlights (plus some unexpected surprises), Intrepid Premium is the ideal upgrade for your locally-led adventures.

Are autumn colours part of the tour?

Autumn colors is not a part of the itinerary. We offer a complimentary hold on the trip for 48 hours, after which a deposit is required to confirm your space.

What are the age requirements for this tour?

The minimum age for this tour is 15 years old; family tours are available for younger children.

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Japan Real Food Adventure

11 days

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From Tokyo to Osaka

4.5

18 traveler reviews

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My favourite experiences on this trip were the fresh sushi from the Tokyo fish markets, the make-your-own takoyaki in Osaka, and the all-you-can-eat shabu shabu in Kyoto!
Tatiana, traveled in September
5.0
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Operator: Intrepid Travel
Food & Culinary: Savor the world one bite at a time
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Max Group Size 12
Ages 15+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Tokyo
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner with group featuring yakitori skewers and soba noodles)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting with local leader and fellow travelers
- Welcome dinner with group
Optional Activities
- Explore museums
- Visit neighborhood izakayas and karaoke bars
- Explore Shibuya's backstreets for sake or cocktails
Landmarks
Shibuya
Day 2
Tokyo
Meals
Lunch (Fresh sushi tasting from sushi-making class)
Included Activities
- Tsukiji Outer Market walk
- Art of Sushi-making class with fresh sushi sampling
- Asakusa guided walk
- Senso-ji Temple visit
Optional Activities
- Try local sweets like daigaku imo or dorayaki in Asakusa
- Dinner at Tsukishima for monjayaki
Landmarks
Tsukiji Outer Market
Senso-ji Temple
Asakusa
Tsukishima
Day 3
Tokyo to Kanazawa
Meals
Lunch (Ekiben - a bento box popularly sold on trains)
Included Activities
- Train journey to Kanazawa
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Chaya-gai district walking tour
Optional Activities
- Dinner to sample local regional dishes and fresh seafood
Landmarks
Chaya-gai District
Day 4
Kanazawa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Meal prepared during home cooking class)
Included Activities
- Kenroku-en Garden visit
- Omicho Market tour
- Home cooking class with local expert foodie
Optional Activities
- Matcha tea during garden stroll
- Afternoon exploration of Kanazawa
Landmarks
Kenroku-en Garden
Omicho Market
Day 5
Kanazawa to Kyoto
Meals
Lunch (Local street eats from Nishiki Market including tako-tamago, beef sushi, matcha sweets, or tamagoyaki)
Included Activities
- Train journey to Kyoto
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Nishiki Market food tour and lunch
Optional Activities
- Gion District walk to learn about geiko culture
- Dinner to sample nishin soba or gyu katsu
Landmarks
Nishiki Market
Gion District
Day 6
Uji (day trip from Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Green Tea Farm visit with tea tasting
- Tea brewing instruction for sencha and matcha
- Uji City leader-led walk
- Ujigami Shrine visit
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Uji at own pace
Landmarks
Ujigami Shrine
Day 7
Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Fushimi Inari Shrine visit with torii gate exploration
- Sake brewery tour and tasting
Optional Activities
- Purchase sake to take home
- Afternoon free exploration of Kyoto
Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Day 8
Kyoto to Koya-san
Meals
Dinner (Shojin ryori - monastic cuisine prepared by novice monks featuring seasonal vegetables and wild plants from the mountains)
Included Activities
- Train journey to Koya-san
- Okuno-in Mausoleum visit
- Shojin ryori dinner prepared by novice monks
- Evening with Buddhist monks
Landmarks
Okuno-in Mausoleum
Koya-san
Day 9
Koya-san to Osaka
Meals
Lunch (Okonomiyaki - tasty savory pancake prepared during cooking activity)
Included Activities
- Public transport to Osaka
- Kuromon Market tour
- Doguyasuji Arcade walk
- Okonomiyaki cooking and lunch
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Doguyasuji Arcade for kitchen gadgets or plastic food replicas
- Evening visit to tachinomi standing bars
Landmarks
Kuromon Market
Doguyasuji Arcade
Day 10
Osaka
Meals
Breakfast, Snack (Included snacks during Dotonbori District tour), Dinner (Farewell dinner of kushikatsu - skewered meat and vegetables, battered and deep fried)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Depachika visit
- Dotonbori District tour with included snacks
- Farewell dinner of kushikatsu
Optional Activities
- Afternoon free exploration of Dotonbori
Landmarks
Dotonbori District
Day 11
Osaka
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extended stay in Osaka

Landmarks
Shibuya

Landmarks
Tsukiji Outer Market
Senso-ji Temple
Asakusa
Tsukishima

Landmarks
Chaya-gai District

Landmarks
Kenroku-en Garden
Omicho Market

Landmarks
Nishiki Market
Gion District

Landmarks
Ujigami Shrine

Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Shrine

Landmarks
Okuno-in Mausoleum
Koya-san

Landmarks
Kuromon Market
Doguyasuji Arcade

Landmarks
Dotonbori District

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Response rate

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Traveler Reviews

4.5

Overall rating based on 18 Reviews

Itinerary
4.6
Transport
4.6
Guide
4.9
Accommodation
4.0
Food
4.6
Tour Operator
4.5

C
CARLA
July 2nd, 2024
5
Wonderful trip! Wonderful guide! Would definitely recommend. ❤️
Traveled in June 2024
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Thank you Carla, so pleased to hear you had a wonderful time and your tour leader was fantastic.
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Pam
December 4th, 2023
3
Accomodation in Takayama was so disappointing. Too far out from town, the futons were not traditional, just very thin...
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Traveled in November 2023
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Hello Pam - thank you for taking the time to share your review. We're sorry to hear that a few elements of your trip were disappointing and consequently, you have returned home dissatisfied. Our Customer Care team will be reaching out directly in hopes of resolving this for you. Take care.
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Victoria
June 11th, 2023
5
June 2023. Take this tour and you won't regret !
Traveled in May 2023
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Hi Victoria, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We love to hear when one of our travelers have had a great trip. Japan is certainly an incredible destination and we are delighted to read that you would recommend this tour! We would love to have you on one of our tours again and are always here to help you find your next adventure! All the best Intrepid Travel
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Jan
November 15th, 2019
4.5
Some more time in Osaka and visiting Koyasan at a less busier time would be good. The visit to the tea farm was...
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Tatiana
September 30th, 2019
5
Great sample of all the classic Japanese foods! My favourite experiences on this trip were the fresh sushi from the...
Great sample of all the classic Japanese foods! My favourite experiences on this trip were the fresh sushi from the Tokyo fish markets, the make-your-own takoyaki in Osaka, and the all-you-can-eat shabu shabu in Kyoto! Would definitively recommend trying some umeshu 'on the rocks' as nice sweet addition to a meal :) It was a shame we only got one day in Osaka compared to the 3 in Kyoto, which i assume is because of the timing on the railway passes, it made it a bit of a annoyance to travel to the airport in Osaka, so definitively would suggest staying at least an extra day there before flying out to see a bit more of the city. And if travelling solo, remember google maps got you covered for your train+fair info! PS. Early September temperature was around 30+C for the duration of the trip.Show more
Traveled in September 2019
A
Tim D
September 18th, 2019
4.8
My wife Carla and I had a truly unforgettable time on this tour. Extremely rewarding, fascinating, and challenging...
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Traveled in March 2019
A
Steve &
September 18th, 2019
3.5
Excellent guide, excellent excursions, average hotels (one poor), average food ( provided by tour)
Traveled in March 2019
A
Pedro T
September 18th, 2019
4.5
We feel is very important to travel with a guide to answer any doubts and to better know the culture. It was...
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Traveled in March 2019
A
Iris P
September 18th, 2019
4.5
Super Tour Guide, Perfect group
Traveled in March 2019
A
Eric O
September 18th, 2019
4.8
Our guide, Michie, was fantastic and our group dynamic worked really well.
Traveled in March 2019

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Dan
Asked on September 5th, 2025
Is it possible to skip or substitute somewhere else for the Koyasan stay on the Japan Real Food Adventure? Husband is not able to sleep on the floor.
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2025
  Unfortunately, since our group tours are sold as a package we are not able to substitute any portion of it. If you wanted to stay elsewhere it would be at your own cost and we would not be able to deduct the Koyasan stay from the cost.
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Eleonora
Asked on February 27th, 2025
Are there air-conditioned accommodations?
Accommodation
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025
  Air conditioning is available at some Ryokans, but not all; please check specifically for your accommodations.
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John
Asked on November 22nd, 2024
Can dietary restrictions be accommodated during meals?
Meals
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024
  While we will assist with dietary needs, many included meals are fixed and cannot be modified.
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Mrs
Asked on September 6th, 2024
Is assistance provided for luggage transfers?
Transport
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2024
  We recommend arranging luggage transfers from Kyoto to Osaka, which costs around 3000 yen.
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Lotfi
Asked on August 21st, 2024
Is there a single supplement for travelers?
Single supplement
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2024
  Currently, there is no single supplement available for this trip due to limited room options.
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Alexis
Asked on July 21st, 2024
How can we check for available spots in the tour?
Price / Availability
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2024
  To check availability, you can click on the 'book now' option, which will show you the current spots.
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Céline
Asked on June 17th, 2024
When does the booking confirmation take place?
Payments
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2024
  You can secure your booking by clicking the 'book now' button on the tour page.
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Tracey
Asked on June 3rd, 2024
What do you mean by platinum tour in Japan. I googled the premium Japan trips and they seemed to be sold out?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2024
  Our Premium style of travel is designed for the traveller who's looking for adventure travel with a higher standard of service. With well-crafted itineraries that include all the destination highlights (plus some unexpected surprises), Intrepid Premium is the ideal upgrade for your locally-led adventures.
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Alexis
Asked on May 16th, 2024
Are autumn colours part of the tour?
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2024
  Autumn colors is not a part of the itinerary. We offer a complimentary hold on the trip for 48 hours, after which a deposit is required to confirm your space.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2024
  If you're interested in seeing autumn foliage during your trip, I'd recommend travelling between late October and December. While this may not be specifically included in the itinerary, you will most likely catch some of the foliage along the way.
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Max
Asked on May 12th, 2024
What are the age requirements for this tour?
Age Range
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2024
  The minimum age for this tour is 15 years old; family tours are available for younger children.

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