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Japan with Senpai Kai Food

Tokyo - Kyoto - Osaka

2022: Sep 16 - Sep 22


If you believe that food tells a story, represents a culture, or reveals a country's history, there is no place like Japan. Whether you are examining the relationship between spirituality and tea, meditation and sushi, or simply eating and drinking your way through tiny Japanese back streets and alleyways, Japan is a paradise for the curious eater.

  • 7 days

  • 10 - 20 spots

  • Double occupancy in 3-star hotels (single rooms available)

  • 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 2 dinners included

  • TrovaTrip will provide 2 transfers from Narita International Airport (NRT), between 08:00 AM and 05:00 PM.

  • TrovaTrip will provide 2 transfers to Kansai International Airport (KIX), between 08:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Activities Included

  • Tokyo Nights Street Food Tour
  • Tokyo City Tour
  • Tokyo Gourmet Walk
  • Asakusa Old Town Tour
  • Sushi Making Class
  • Traditional Kyoto Tour
  • Higashiyama Walking Tour
  • Izakaya Cooking Class
  • Nishiki Market Tour
  • Gekkeikan Sake Museum
  • Osaka Walking Tour
  • Flavors of Osaka Experience

Other Inclusions

  • Double Occupancy in 3-star Hotels
  • Local Guide throughout Trip
  • All City Transfers
  • Arrival Airport Transfer (until 5pm on first day)
  • Departure Airport Transfer (morning of last day)
  • 6 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches & 2 Dinners

Exclusions

  • International Flights
  • Food & Alcohol (except as noted)
  • Visas & Travel Insurance
  • Airport Transfers Outside of Designated Times
  • Tips for Guide

Your Host

Senpai Kai

Hey! My name is Kai (: I'm a former Michelin-trained Chef from Chicago turned full time foodie. I love sharing my love for cooking but more importantly my love for eating food. I appreciate and love everything from McDonalds and Chick-fil-a to Michelin Starred Restaurants. I love everything about food, restaurants and people - if this sounds like you, join me as we travel around the world and share magical food experiences and friendships!

Itinerary

Day 1

Friday, Sep 16, 2022

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Day 1

Welcome to Japan! Settle in and get ready for an incredible week.

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Airport Transfer

TrovaTrip will provide 2 transfers from Narita International Airport (NRT), between 08:00 AM and 05:00 PM.

activity

Tokyo Nights Street Food Tour

You will meet your new travel buddies and set out for the bright lights of Tokyo on a Street Food Tour. You will be accompanied by a local food expert who will take you to the side streets and alleys in search of Tokyo’s best-kept secrets and toast to the culinary adventure ahead.

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Included welcome dinner & Tokyo Nights Street Food Tour

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Shinjuku Washington

Overnight in Tokyo

Day 2

Saturday, Sep 17, 2022

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Day 2

You will have a half day tour of Tokyo visiting sites like Meiji Jingu, the Harajuku district, and walking down the quirky Takeshita Street. In the afternoon you will go out for a walking food tour in a traditional neighborhood.

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breakfast

Included breakfast at hotel

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Tokyo City Tour

You will visit Meiji Jingu, the central Shinto shrine. You’ll then visit the Harajuku district and walk down Takeshita Street, the quirky, loud, and eccentric central fashion district for Tokyo’s youth.

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Tokyo Gourmet Walk

You’ll join your local food expert for a food crawl of Tokyo’s traditional neighborhoods. You will visit bustling markets and learn about local produce and ingredients while snacking on little delights along the way. You’ll sample handmade noodles, Japanese sweets, and local drinks.

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Shinjuku Washington

Overnight in Tokyo

Day 3

Sunday, Sep 18, 2022

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Day 3

Today you will have a walking tour of Asakusa, one of the few remaining old towns of Tokyo that still represent the atmosphere of the Edo period. You will join a sushi chef who give you a class on sushi making.

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breakfast

Included breakfast at hotel

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Asakusa Old Town Tour

You will head to the neighborhood of Asakusa, one of the few remaining old towns of Tokyo that still represent the atmosphere of the Edo period.

activity

Sushi Making Class

You will join a sushi chef who give you a class on sushi making.

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lunch

Included lunch after sushi making class

accommodation

Shinjuku Washington

Overnight in Tokyo

Day 4

Monday, Sep 19, 2022

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Day 4

The morning is free and at leisure to do any last-minute shopping in Tokyo. In the early afternoon, you will head to Tokyo Station and board the Bullet Train to Kyoto.

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breakfast

Included breakfast at hotel

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lunch

Included bento lunch on bullet train

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Traditional Kyoto Tour

You will visit Nijo Castle, built in the 1600s under Momoyama-style architecture. You’ll visit temples like the Ryoan-ji and have a stroll through the zen rock gardens maintained by the Rinzai Buddhists.

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Higashiyama Walking Tour

You will also visit the Higashiyama District and walk on cobblestone streets lined by tea houses and artisan shops.

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Izakaya Cooking Class

Enjoy an Izakaya cooking class where you will learn how to prepare, and of course sample, some of these traditional tasty treats.

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dinner

Included dinner at cooking class

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Gracery Kyoto Sanjo Hotel

Overnight in Kyoto

Day 5

Tuesday, Sep 20, 2022

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Day 5

Today you will go on a tour of Kyoto's local food scene with your fellow travelers.

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Included breakfast at hotel

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Nishiki Market Tour

The mile-long covered food market is central to the culinary world in Kyoto and you’ll have an opportunity to learn about local Japanese produce and snap some photos of goods unique to the region.

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Gekkeikan Sake Museum

At the Gekkeikan Sake Museum, an old sake brewery dating back to 1909, you will have the chance to learn about the production process and of course sample some sake.

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Gracery Kyoto Sanjo Hotel

Overnight in Kyoto

Day 6

Wednesday, Sep 21, 2022

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Day 6

In the afternoon you will depart from Kyoto and head to Osaka.

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breakfast

Included hotel breakfast

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Osaka Walking Tour

On your tour of Osaka, you will head directly to Tenjinbashisuji Street, a covered shopping arcade with major retro vibes with quaint family-owned stores and little snacking stations where you can sample local specialties like takoyaki balls.

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Flavors of Osaka Experience

You will live the local motto of Kuidaore, which translates to ‘Eat oneself to bankruptcy.’ During the night food tour of Osaka, you will join a local Osakan food expert who will help you navigate the food stalls, tiny bars, and eateries tucked away in hidden side streets.

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dinner

Included Flavors of Osaka Experience and farewell dinner

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Gracery Osaka Namba

Gracery Osaka Namba

Day 7

Thursday, Sep 22, 2022

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Day 7

All good things must come to an end! You'll transfer to the airport and bid farewell for now.

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breakfast

Included breakfast at hotel

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Airport Transfer

TrovaTrip will provide 2 transfers to Kansai International Airport (KIX), between 08:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Cancellation Policy

25% down payment Additional payments
Spot pending Refundable Refundable
Spot confirmed Non-refundable* Refundable
60 days pre-trip Non-refundable Non-refundable

*If you cancel when your spot is confirmed and outside of 60 days until departure, you can receive a trip credit for your down payment minus the $100 cancellation fee.

For our full cancellation policy, see our Terms & Conditions.

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