Ceramics Tour of Japan (17 Days)
Tokyo, Mashiko, Fukuoka, Imari & Arita, Hagi, Kurashiki, Imbe, Kyoto, Kanazawa, Kaga Onsen
Culinary Tour of Japan
(8 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis) Tokyo, Kyoto, Hakone
Cuisine, a highlight of any visit to Japan, is the focus of this tour. In Tokyo and Kyoto, learn how to shop for Japanese ingredients and how to prepare and present typical Japanese dishes and seasonal specialties. Experience a variety of types of cuisine, from authentic Japanese home cooking, to refined kaiseki and Zen vegetarian temple cuisine. Tour local food markets and specialty shops selling Japanese knives, lacquerware, ceramics, tofu, miso, noodles, tea, sweets, sake and more. After Kyoto, enjoy a luxurious night at an exclusive hot springs ryokan in Hakone. Private touring also includes visits to the most interesting temples, shrines, gardens and small museums in each location.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1
Arrive Tokyo
Private arrival transfer to hotel for 2 nights
Day 2
Tokyo
Full-day private city touring of markets, food halls, specialty shops, and noted dining locations
Day 3
Tokyo - Kyoto
Shinkansen (bullet train) to Kyoto for 3 night stay. Afternoon private city touring
Days 4 & 5
Kyoto
Private morning cooking classes at a Kyoto family's estate. Afternoon private touring of Kyoto's specialty food and houseware shops and markets
Day 6
Kyoto - Hakone
Shinkansen to Hakone for overnight at ryokan
Day 7
Hakone - Tokyo
Transfer to Tokyo for overnight
Day 8
Depart Japan
Private airport transfer
Hotels
Tokyo:
Park Hyatt Tokyo (first stay)
Peninsula Tokyo or Four Seasons Marunouchi (second stay)
Kyoto:
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Hakone:
Gora Kadan Ryokan
Cost
$13,390
Per person (double occupancy)
All Artisans of Leisure tours are private and depart daily.
Call us at (800) 214-8144 for more information regarding the above tour, or to begin customizing your own itinerary.
