Japan Culinary Tour: July 15 - 23, 2020

Japan Culinary Tour: July 15 - 23, 2020
From USD $8,190.00
  • Duration: 9 Days

*This departure ends in time for the opening ceremonies of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, which are scheduled for July 24, 2020.* 

Standard price includes:

  • 8 nights (double occupancy): 6 nights 4-star hotels and 2 nights traditional Japanese-style inns (ryokan)
  • 2 cooking classes (soba noodle class and farm cooking classes) 
  • Tasting walk through Nishiki Market 
  • Street food tour of Osaka
  • Traditional tea ceremony 
  • All breakfasts, 5 lunches (includes lunch prepared in farm class), and 6 dinners (includes dinner prepared in soba noodle class) 
  • Expert bilingual tour guide
  • Sightseeing entrance fees 
  • All ground transportation for activities included in itinerary
  • Group airport transfers from Narita or Haneda International Airports to Tokyo hotel at beginning of tour and from Kyoto hotel to Kansai or Osaka International Airport at end of tour 
  • Overnight luggage transfer from Tokyo to Kyoto
Standard price does not include:

  • Flights to and from Japan 
  • Mandatory travel medical insurance, including emergency medical evacuation 
  • Private room upgrade
  • Drinks with meals, snacks and miscellaneous items 
  • Sightseeing entrance fees that are not included on the itinerary or indicated as optional
Please note:

  • Pricing is indicative only. Final pricing to be determined early 2019. Bookings will be confirmed with a non-refundable 20% deposit. If final pricing increases by more than 10% of estimate provided, deposit is refundable at guest's request. 
  • Solo travelers must book the private room upgrade. You do not have to book this if you travel with a friend and are willing to share a room.
  • Small Group Add-On: Pricing for this trip is based on a minimum of three guests per trip. A surcharge will apply for groups with two people.
  • If you are interested in a private trip on alternate dates, please click on the "Contact us" button to discuss availability and pricing.
  • Please wait to purchase your international airline ticket until we confirm your reservation.