Gourmet tours in Japan
Savour flavours of the season in the japanese washoku philosophy.
Gourmet Trails journeys are about genuine moments. Not just any tour company, our philosophy is to travel deeper to truly experience the essence of a place.
Hokkaido
Delicious harvests and seasonal produce
A gourmet’s paradise with the tastiest in-season delights. Our little black book includes tasty farm cooking and the best new gourmet restaurants. Savour the ultimate farm-to-table experience and wonders of nature in Japan’s beautiful northernmost island.
Quintessential Japan
First Taste of Japan
Go back in time in Kyoto, at a luxury hot spring bath with views of Mount Fuji, watch a Grand Sumo tournament and more. Immerse yourself in japanese washoku, the traditional culinary focus on the best of the season – beautifully represented in kaiseki and other haute cuisine.
Ishikawa
Hidden gem on the northern coast
Discover historic Kanazawa and its geisha districts during cherry blossom season. Enjoy seasonal seafood, exquisite sushi and sake, and stroll around Kenrokuen – one of Japan’s Top 3 most beautiful japanese garden. If time permits, head to Kaga Onsen in the countryside to indulge in a modern designer ryokan stay.
Gourmet Tokyo
Food & Art in the capital city
This dynamic metropolis is always reinventing itself. Seasonal shifts reframe its fashion trends and gourmet offerings. Discover the old and the new, hidden within layers of the city’s seemingly endless bustle. Gourmet Trails clients enjoy dining reservation assistance.
Mountain regions of Japan
Head into the Japanese Alps
Take in the beautiful scenery and cultural heritage of the central mountain regions. Nikko National Park is now served by a new luxury railway which is an experience in itself. The Japan Alps boasts UNESCO Heritage Takayama and Shirakawa-go gassho village, and gorgeous views in every season. Travel with us and savour regional cuisine specialties too!
Kyushu
The new foodie destination
Best seen decked out in cherry blossoms or autumn foliage, explore Kyushu’s natural beauty from Yakushima’s ancient cedar forests to the picturesque Kuju plateau. All while enjoying delicious regional delights. For art lovers, we can arrange visits to revered multi-generation pottery kilns and workshops.
Okinawa Islands
Blue Zone paradise of longevity
Historically this used to be the Ryukyu Kingdom and birthplace of karate martial arts. Today some travel to this blue zone to find out the secret to Okinawan longevity. And of course to soak up the laidback vibes in the beautiful islands famed for turquoise waters and sandy beaches.
Experience is the new Luxury.
Private Journeys
The above are just some ideas of what we can do. Fly in from anywhere!
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