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The crisp coolness of the autumn season makes it a
perfect time to visit Japan for a culinary experience.
When hunting for seasonal vegetables in the
mountains, you may come across the popular sweet
potato or maybe try roasted chestnuts while strolling
the markets. Autumn is a wonderful time to experience
unique cuisine, which will also highlight the beauty of
autumn.
All Japan Tours takes you on a culinary journey like no
other. Experience famous locations in Kansai, such as
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The crisp coolness of the autumn season makes it a
perfect time to visit Japan for a culinary experience.
When hunting for seasonal vegetables in the
mountains, you may come across the popular sweet
potato or maybe try roasted chestnuts while strolling
the markets. Autumn is a wonderful time to experience
unique cuisine, which will also highlight the beauty of
autumn.
All Japan Tours takes you on a culinary journey like no
other. Experience famous locations in Kansai, such as
the ancient imperial capital Kyoto, as well as hidden
rural villages and the unique culture of Awaji Island
located in Hyogo Prefecture, where culinary traditions
have been passed down from generation to
generation. Our journey will include searching for wild
ingredients, harvesting the crops of the land, and
cooking together alongside members of local
communities. Food culture plays a big role in
Japanese society, as it is very closely related to
festivals, rituals, and displays the way of life in each
region.
Our adventure starts in Tokyo, where we will travel by
tain to a local food market in Kanazawa. Here, we will
be able to pick ingredients from the market, then later
cook them with a professional chef. We will then travel
to Gokayama to hunt for plants and vegetables native
to the area, which we will later cook with the locals.
Next we travel to Shirakawa-go, a World Heritage Site,
and Takayama, where we learn about Okudo-san
(earth oven) cooking and Furukawa’s specialty “Miso
Senbei” crackers. We will also enjoy a kaiseki dinner,
which is a traditional multi-course Japanese meal.
Departing the mountainous region brings us to Sakai-
City in Osaka, an area made famous by its steelwork.
Learn about the art of Japanese knives and the forges
that make them. Once we arrive on Awaji Island, we
will experience a chef's artistry of "Foodscape", where
seasonal foods are made to look like landscapes.
From the island, we head to Uji where we learn more
about Japan's unique tea culture and the origin of
"sencha" tea. Our tour ends in Kyoto where we
experience making tofu and participate in a traditional
tea ceremony before saying goodbye at the farewell
dinner.
For those that admire Japanese cuisine and culture,
this tour is a wonderful option. With exclusive
experiences, such as tofu making and cooking with
the locals, you will have insight into the unique cuisine
of Japan. Travelling from mountain villages to fishing
ports, staying in rural thatched-roof houses and in the
dazzling cities, experience the food and the culture,
awaken your senses, and share unforgettable
moments with the people you’ll meet on this journey.
Activity Level: Moderate
On our moderate walking tours, you will be on your
feet for much of the day to experience the sights listed
in the itinerary.
Who is a Moderate tour designed for?
- We recommend moderate tours for anyone who is
able to climb stairs and is happy to walk about 1
mile/1.6 km per day.
- If you do not exercise regularly, please practice
walking for two to three hours a day about three to six
months prior to the tour in order to get the most out of
your trip.
Accommodations
This itinerary contains overnight stays at Western
Hotels, Ryokans, and Minshukus. Ryokans and
Minshukus are more traditional accommodations, with a
more casual hospitality than you will find at a hotel. At
both a Ryokan and a Minshuku, you will stay in a simply
furnished room and sleep on a futon, which is laid on a
tatami mat.
Some Ryokans may have private
bathrooms attached to your room, but others only have
public bathrooms used by all the guests. Minshukus
usually offer only a public bathroom – meaning either a
smaller bathroom used one guest at a time, or larger
bathrooms separated by gender (male & female), and
designed to be used by multiple guests at once.
