Taste of Japan

Savour the chance to tour Japan through world-class cuisine on this food-focused trip. Awarded heritage status by UNESCO, Japanese food is an art form and integral to the country’s culture. Experience the rituals and exquisite aesthetic of kaiseki dining, enjoy a private sushi masterclass, delight in the street food, and sip smooth sake.

Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Osaka

3 nights private tour from SGD $15,600

Journey highlights

Live like a local with an evening tour of Shinbashi, enjoying after work drinks and snacks with Tokyo’s businessmen and women as they relax at the end of the working day in the area’s vibrant izakaya, bars and eateries.
Experience the art of sushi making at a masterclass with a top chef. Discover the nuances and complexity of sushi’s construction, including how the angle of the knife cutting the fish, can create an infinite number of variations in taste.
Visit Osaka, the food capital of Japan for a memorable evening in Dontonbori, exploring the city’s street food culture and indulging in the many and varied culinary delights.
Soak up the atmosphere in Kyoto’s geisha district, Gion, enjoying a tea ceremony by day and a sake and whisky tour by night.
Culinary itinerary:A gastronomic delight, our Culinary Journeys take you on a cultural voyage, sampling everything from traditional bites to fine dining delicacies

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Itinerary

Day 1 - 4

Kyoto
At a Glance

Japan’s cultural capital is the next stop on your culinary food adventure. Arriving in this beautiful city by express train from Kanazawa, you will enjoy a four-night stay to explore all Kyoto has to offer. Once the country’s imperial capital, Kyoto has an impressive 17 UNESCO-listed attractions, including some of Japan’s best examples of traditional architecture and landscaped gardens.

Your first evening is spent on a Sake, Whisky & Cocktails Tour in the atmospheric district of Gion, otherwise known as the ‘geisha district,’ where you might be lucky enough to spot a kimono-clad geisha darting into a teahouse. You’ll visit several izakaya (pub restaurants) to try local sake (rice wine) paired with regional dishes. It’s a great opportunity to learn about this famous drink and why Kyoto is one of the best regions for brewing it. After enjoying a sociable dinner, you’ll venture further into the traditional Gion streets to a small bar, well-stocked with world famous Japanese whiskies from the Hakushu, Yamazaki, and Chichibu distilleries. You’ll be able to try three whiskies accompanied with bar snacks, or if whisky isn’t your drink of choice, you can try one of the tasty house cocktails.

Your first full day in Kyoto is spent with a private guide, who will tailor the day to your specific interests. UNESCO-listed Nijo Castle and its beautiful gardens is a highlight, or you may wish to visit the hillside shrine of Fushimi Inari-Taisha, comprising thousands of red torii gates cascading down the lower slopes of Mount Inari. The shrines form a tunnel through the forest, making the 4-kilometre trail an atmospheric walk.

The following day, enjoy a Nishiki Market Food Shopping & Cookery Experience. Your guide will walk you through Kyoto’s famous mile long Nishiki covered food market and some of the less crowded back streets of Kyoto, still lined with traditional shops offering the very best local ingredients. Along the way, you’ll enjoy a tour of a former sake brewery (rice wine) and enjoy a tasting session. You will then arrive at a traditional machiya (wooden town house), where you will be guided in cooking some basic Japanese dishes using the ingredients purchased at the market.

Where to stay

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto (3 nights)
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Our tailor made journeys include:

Your dedicated Travel Consultant who will take care of arrangements
Private international airport transfers in destination and your own private, English-speaking local guides
Unique experiences, hand-picked by our Journeys team
Entrance to must-see local sites
Dedicated 24/7 team providing in-country support and guidance

When to visit

Best time to visit

Good time to visit

Average time to visit

Japan has four seasons and is best visited in spring from March to May and autumn from September to November. December to January can be cold with snow and the summer is hot and humid. The end of March and early April is a particularly good time to visit as this is the cherry blossom season as is October for the autumn colours.

Price Guide: ( based on double occupancy and excludes international flights)

Departing	Price from^* Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers. Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type. Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.	Deposit from ^*	Enquire
August 2026	SGD $15,600	SGD $2,300	plan your trip
September 2026	SGD $18,100	SGD $2,700	plan your trip
October 2026	SGD $20,600	SGD $3,100	plan your trip
November 2026	SGD $20,600	SGD $3,100	plan your trip
December 2026	SGD $18,100	SGD $2,700	plan your trip
January 2027	SGD $15,600	SGD $2,300	plan your trip
February 2027	SGD $15,600	SGD $2,300	plan your trip
March 2027	SGD $18,100	SGD $2,700	plan your trip
April 2027	SGD $18,100	SGD $2,700	plan your trip
May 2027	SGD $18,100	SGD $2,700	plan your trip
June 2027	SGD $15,600	SGD $2,300	plan your trip
July 2027	SGD $18,100	SGD $2,700	plan your trip

August 2026
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $15,600
Deposit from*
SGD $2,300
September 2026
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $18,100
Deposit from*
SGD $2,700
October 2026
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $20,600
Deposit from*
SGD $3,100
November 2026
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $20,600
Deposit from*
SGD $3,100
December 2026
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $18,100
Deposit from*
SGD $2,700
January 2027
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $15,600
Deposit from*
SGD $2,300
February 2027
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $15,600
Deposit from*
SGD $2,300
March 2027
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $18,100
Deposit from*
SGD $2,700
April 2027
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $18,100
Deposit from*
SGD $2,700
May 2027
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $18,100
Deposit from*
SGD $2,700
June 2027
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $15,600
Deposit from*
SGD $2,300
July 2027
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $18,100
Deposit from*
SGD $2,700

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Taste of Japan

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Taste of Japan

Itinerary

Kyoto

At a Glance

Where to stay

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Price Guide: ( based on double occupancy and excludes international flights)

SGD $15,600

SGD $2,300

SGD $18,100

SGD $2,700

SGD $20,600

SGD $3,100

SGD $20,600

SGD $3,100

SGD $18,100

SGD $2,700

SGD $15,600

SGD $2,300

SGD $15,600

SGD $2,300

SGD $18,100

SGD $2,700

SGD $18,100

SGD $2,700

SGD $18,100

SGD $2,700

SGD $15,600

SGD $2,300

SGD $18,100

SGD $2,700

Why Scott Dunn for Luxury Tours?

Unique to You

Seamless Service

Carefully Curated Collection

Luxury in Every Sense