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If you believe that food tells a story, represents a culture, or reveals a country's history, there is no place like Japan. Whether you are examining the relationship between spirituality and tea, meditation and sushi, or simply eating and drinking your way through tiny Japanese back streets and alleyways, Japan is a paradise for the curious eater.
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7 days
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8 - 24 spots
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Double occupancy in 3-star hotels (single rooms available)
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6 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 3 Dinners
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TrovaTrip will provide 2 transfers from Narita International Airport (NRT), between 8 am and 5 pm
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TrovaTrip will provide 2 transfers to Kansai International Airport (KIX) on the last day
Activities Included
- Tokyo Nights Street Food Tour
- Tokyo City Tour
- Tokyo Gourmet Walk
- Asakusa Old Town Tour
- Sushi Making Class
- Traditional Kyoto Tour
- Higashiyama Walking Tour
- Izakaya Cooking Class
- Nishiki Market Tour
- Gekkeikan Sake Museum
- Osaka Walking Tour
- Flavors of Osaka Experience
Other Inclusions
- Double occupancy in 3-star hotels
- Local Guide throughout trip
- All city transfers
- Arrival airport transfer (until 5 pm on first day)
- Departure airport transfer (morning of last day)
Exclusions
- International flights
- Food & alcohol (except as noted)
- Visas & travel insurance
- Airport transfers outside of designated times
- Tips for Guides
Itinerary
Day 1
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Day 1
Welcome to Japan - the Land of the Rising Sun! Settle in and get ready for an incredible week.
transfer
1 HOUR 30 MIN
Airport Transfer
TrovaTrip will provide 2 transfers from Narita International Airport (NRT), between 8 am and 5 pm.
activity
3 HOURS
Tokyo Nights Street Food Tour
You will meet your new travel buddies and set out for the bright lights of Tokyo on a street food tour and toast to the culinary adventure ahead. You will be accompanied by a local food expert who will take you down side streets and alleys in search of Tokyo’s best-kept secrets.
meal
dinner
Your welcome dinner on the street food tour is included.
accommodation
Shinjuku Washington
Overnight in Tokyo
Day 2
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Day 2
You will have a half-day tour of Tokyo visiting sites like Meiji Jingu, the Harajuku district, and walking down the quirky Takeshita Street. In the afternoon you will go out for a walking food tour in a traditional neighborhood.
meal
breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel is included.
activity
4 HOURS
Tokyo City Tour
Visit Meiji Jingu, a shrine dedicated to the spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken. You’ll then visit the Harajuku district and walk down Takeshita Street, the quirky, loud, and eccentric central fashion district for Tokyo’s youth.
activity
3 HOURS
Tokyo Gourmet Walk
You’ll join your local Guide for a food crawl through Tokyo’s traditional neighborhoods. Visit bustling markets and learn about local produce and ingredients while snacking on little delights along the way. You’ll sample handmade noodles, Japanese sweets, and local drinks.
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Shinjuku Washington
Overnight in Tokyo
Day 3
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Day 3
Today you will have a walking tour of Asakusa, one of the few remaining old towns of Tokyo that still represent the atmosphere of the Edo period. Late, you will join a sushi chef to learn the art of sushi making.
meal
breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel is included.
activity
4 HOURS
Asakusa Old Town Tour
You will head to the neighborhood of Asakusa, home of the oldest temple in Tokyo, Senso-ji. Despite suffering extensive damage during the Tokyo bombings that took place during the Second World War, the area was rebuilt and the preserved historical shitamachi (downtown area) of Asakusa is now one of the most visited tourist spots in the city.
activity
2 HOURS
Sushi Making Class
You will join a sushi chef who give you a class on sushi making.
meal
lunch
Lunch after the sushi-making class is included.
accommodation
Shinjuku Washington
Overnight in Tokyo
Day 4
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Day 4
The morning is free and at leisure to do any last-minute shopping in Tokyo. In the early afternoon, you will head to Tokyo Station and board the bullet train to Kyoto.
meal
breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel is included.
transfer
2 HOURS 40 MIN
Bullet Train to Kyoto
meal
lunch
Included bento lunch on bullet train
activity
2 HOURS
Traditional Kyoto Tour
You will visit Nijo Castle, built in the 1600s under Momoyama-style architecture. You’ll visit temples like the Ryoan-ji and have a stroll through the zen rock gardens maintained by the Rinzai Buddhists.
activity
2 HOURS
Higashiyama Walking Tour
You will also visit the Higashiyama District a beautifully preserved historic district that fully captures how feudal Japan looked. This historic district is filled with traditional homes and shops, including tea houses and pottery stores, and is also home to restaurants, historical temples and shrines.
activity
2 HOURS
Izakaya Cooking Class
Discover the culture behind ‘izakaya’ Japanese dining which is similar to pub food in other countries. Learn how to prepare, and of course sample, some of these traditional tasty treats.
meal
dinner
Dinner at your cooking class is included.
accommodation
Gracery Kyoto Sanjo Hotel
Overnight in Kyoto
Day 5
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Day 5
Today you will tour Kyoto's local food scene with your fellow Travelers.
meal
breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel is included.
activity
1 HOUR
Nishiki Market Tour
The mile-long covered food market is central to the culinary world in Kyoto and you’ll have an opportunity to learn about local Japanese produce and snap some photos of goods unique to the region.
activity
1 HOUR
Gekkeikan Sake Museum
At the Gekkeikan Sake Museum, an old sake brewery dating back to 1909, you will have the chance to learn about the production process and of course sample some sake.
accommodation
Gracery Kyoto Sanjo Hotel
Overnight in Kyoto
Day 6
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Day 6
In the afternoon you will depart from Kyoto and head to Osaka.
meal
breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel is included.
activity
5 HOURS 30 MIN
Osaka Walking Tour
On your tour of Osaka, you will head directly to Tenjinbashisuji Street, a covered shopping arcade with major retro vibes with quaint family-owned stores and little snacking stations where you can sample local specialties like takoyaki balls.
activity
1 HOUR 50 MIN
Flavors of Osaka Experience
Live the local motto of ‘kuidaore’, which translates to ‘to eat oneself bankrupt.’ During the night food tour of Osaka, you will join a local Osakan food expert who will help you navigate the food stalls, tiny bars, and eateries tucked away in hidden side streets.
meal
dinner
Farewell dinner with your group is included.
accommodation
Gracery Osaka Namba
Gracery Osaka Namba
Day 7
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Day 7
Breakfast at the hotel is included.
meal
breakfast
Included breakfast at hotel
transfer
1 HOUR 30 MIN
Airport Transfer
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
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