Food & Art: A Cultural Tour Of Japan

Experience Japanese culture and tradition through art on this incredible, 15-day tour. Start in Tokyo, one of the most exciting cities in the world, where you will enjoy a private, guided tour of the capital’s cultural sights and see ancient temples and shrines as well as beautiful Japanese gardens alongside towering, neon-lit skyscrapers. Also enjoy a visit to teamLab Borderless, a renowned digital art installation.

Head for the charming town of Matsumoto next. Located in the Japanese Alps, Matsumoto is where the famous Black Crow Castle is. See the castle and feel free to explore Nakamachi Street, lined with old merchant houses reminiscent of a bygone Japan. Enjoy a guided, sake-tasting experience and learn how to make soba noodles.

Continue your journey to Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital, home to 17 Unesco World Heritage sites, and explore the geisha district of Gion. From Kyoto you’ll visit the surreal Naoshima, where you’ll stay at Benesse House, a modern art museum and hotel, and get the chance to discover its incredible art, architecture and sculptures.

Your next destination is Osaka, a bustling city known for its modern architecture, nightlife and delicious street food. You’ll join a street food tour with a local guide in the city and get the opportunity to try octopus dumplings and other local delicacies.

Venture off-the-beaten track and head to Mount Koya, your final destination and a sacred Buddhist pilgrimage site. Get an authentic insight into Japan’s Buddhist culture with a stay at Shojoshin-in, one of the oldest temples in the mountain. Return to Osaka to spend your last night at Osaka Marriott Miyako, a luxury hotel located in Japan's tallest building.

Please note that guides will be available on this tour only during included sightseeing trips and activities. You will have to travel between the destinations on your own. For more details, please go through the itinerary below.