$6999 & up—Japan insider food tour curated by Gary Mehigan
Insider tastings, street eats and hands-on cooking classes make this Japan tour a true foodie dream.
Why We Love This Deal
Explore Japan like an insider on this 10-day tour. You won’t just watch. You’ll roll sushi, flip okonomiyaki, knead udon dough, and fold gyoza by hand. The best part? Savouring your own creations. Food is culture, and on this holiday co-curated by MasterChef Australia’s Gary Mehigan, you’ll taste Japan in many forms. From Osaka’s street food and convenience-store favourites, Nagoya’s famous tebasaki wings, and melt-in-your-mouth wagyu in Kobe. These are dishes you’ll talk about long after the tour ends. But it isn’t just about food. Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial offers a moving look at its history. In Kyoto, you’ll wander Nishiki Market, admire the golden glow of Kinkaku-ji, and walk under Arashiyama’s towering bamboo. In Tokyo, you’ll sample miso and visit a serene Shinto shrine in a forest. Who knew such calm existed in the busy city? Travel is easy throughout. You’ll ride the Shinkansen and relax on comfortable coaches. With hands-on classes, exclusive tastings, and expert local guides, you’ll see Japan from the inside out. It’s warm, authentic, and filled with moments to remember.
At $6999, Travelzoo members enjoy exclusive savings of up to $196 per person.
What's included
- 9 nights of 4-star accommodation across Japan’s top cities
- 20 meals included: 9 breakfasts, four lunches and seven dinners
- Travel on three high-speed Shinkansen journeys
- A dedicated English-speaking tour guide
- Insider Experiences co-curated by Gary Mehigan, including:
- Premium wagyu dining at Wakkoqu Restaurant
- Sake tasting at Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum in Kobe
- Hands-on okonomiyaki-making class at OKOTSA,
- Dotonbori street food tour
- Sushi-making workshop with expert chefs in Osaka
- Guided visits to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome
- Explore Nishiki Market, Kinkaku-ji and Arashiyama’s Bamboo Grove in Kyoto
- Udon- and gyoza-making classes in Nagoya
- Miso tasting experience and local street snacks in Tokyo
- Explore Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka with time at leisure
- Transport fares and coach transfers
When
The featured $6999 fare is valid for travel on 2 September and 7 October 2026. It's an extra $1000 to travel during spring on 8 April 2026.
Book by 16 December 2025.
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Holiday snapshot
Osaka - Kobe - Hiroshima - Kyoto - Nagoya - Tokyo
Itinerary highlights
Taste the flavours of Osaka as you explore Dotonbori’s neon-lit food stalls, join a guided sushi-making workshop and enjoy a hands-on okonomiyaki cooking class at OKOTSA — all personally selected by Gary Mehigan.
Savour the elegance of Kobe with a premium wagyu beef dining experience at Wakkoqu Restaurant and sip your way through the historic Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum during an exclusive Insider Experience.
Reflect on Hiroshima’s history with a visit to the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park, gaining deep insight into the city’s remarkable resilience and quiet beauty.
Wander Kyoto’s serene pathways beneath the shimmering Golden Pavilion and walk through the towering stalks of Arashiyama’s Bamboo Grove, with free time to explore traditional teahouses and artisan streets.
Discover Nagoya's culinary creativity by learning to make fresh udon and hand-crafted gyoza with a local expert, adding a hands-on dining experience to your journey through Japan’s heartland.
Experience Tokyo's contrasts, from the forested sanctuary of Meiji Jingu to modern city streets, with free time to shop, dine or dive deeper into the capital’s cultural districts.