UPCOMING TOURS 2025 / 2026
Toyama
Jan 20-24 (2025)
Only 5 places left
Hokkaido
Feb 3-8 (2025)
Full
Niigata
Feb 17-21 (2025)
Only 2 places left
Okayama
Mar 10-14 (2025)
Full (Private Charter)
Nagano
Nov 10-14 (2025)
Open - 12 places left
Kumamoto
Nov 24-29 (2025)
Full (Past Guests)
Toyama
Jan 19-23 (2026)
Open - 11 places left
Okayama
Feb 2-6 (2026)
Open - 8 places left
Kumamoto
Mar 8 - 13 (2026)
Full (Past Guests)
Toyama - Jan 2025
Jan. 20th - 24th (2025)
5 places left. Email us to reserve your place.
Toyama boasts a charm that is truly one of a kind. What makes this area so special is the perfect combination of mountains and ocean, located so close to one another, and the way in which the produce from this region is harnessed to create a cuisine that is truly unique. As you journey from the northern coastline and further south into the mountains, you will discover a subtle yet distinct shift in the flavors of the region's cuisine and sake – a testament to the rich and diverse ingredients that come from Toyama's natural environment. Toyama is truly a feast for the senses, offering a gastronomic adventure that is as unforgettable as the landscape itself.
Niigata - Feb 2025
Feb. 17th - 21th (2025)
Only 2 places left. Email us to reserve your place.
Long considered the crown jewel of Japanese sake-producing regions, Niigata is home to more than 90 breweries. On this trip, we’ll visit four of them, including one on the remote island of Sado, the former place of exile for court nobles, and now home to a revived population of the Japanese crested ibis.
Nagano - Nov. 2025
Nov. 10th -14th (2025)
12 places left. Email us to reserve your place.
Explore the local sake, cuisine and culture of the mountainous region of Nagano. Visit the largest and also the smallest breweries in Nagano. Experience the ancient art of Urushi laquerware, shimenawa straw rope and mizuhiki paper cord decoration.
Toyama - Jan 2026
Jan. 19th -23rd (2026)
11 places left. Email us to reserve your place.
Toyama boasts a charm that is truly one of a kind. What makes this area so special is the perfect combination of mountains and ocean, located so close to one another, and the way in which the produce from this region is harnessed to create a cuisine that is truly unique. As you journey from the northern coastline and further south into the mountains, you will discover a subtle yet distinct shift in the flavors of the region's cuisine and sake – a testament to the rich and diverse ingredients that come from Toyama's natural environment. Toyama is truly a feast for the senses, offering a gastronomic adventure that is as unforgettable as the landscape itself.
Okayama - Feb 2026
Feb. 2nd-6th (2026)
9 Places left. Email us today to save your place.
Discover Okayama’s vibrant culture: tour historic breweries, enjoy exquisite sake, fresh seafood, mountain cuisine, and traditional crafts like sword-making and bizen pottery, exclusive private experiences for a truly unforgettable experience.
Niigata - Feb 2026
Feb. 16th - 20th (2026)
12 places left. Email us to reserve your place.
Long considered the crown jewel of Japanese sake-producing regions, Niigata is home to more than 90 breweries. On this trip, we’ll visit four of them, including one on the remote island of Sado, the former place of exile for court nobles, and now home to a revived population of the Japanese crested ibis.
The tours that we offer change year to year. One year might be Niigata and/or Akita, the next could be Wakayama, Kyushu and Okayama.
Where we decide to go depends on the amount of interest we have in certain tours.
We are constantly curating new tours and experiences for our guests - many of who return year after year. The tours below are itineraries that we have offered in the past. Whilst we try and offer experiences as close to what we have shown here, sometimes things change, places close and people move on.
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