Japan

by Hand and Taste

Tokyo · Hida · Kanazawa · Kyoto
Food · Craft · Art · Local Life

A luxury small-group journey through Japan’s food, craft, art and everyday culture.

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Location & Route

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Why This Journey

This journey is designed for travellers who want to understand Japan through texture and taste, not only through famous landmarks.

From Tokyo’s antique markets and textile streets, to Hida’s mountain onsen, Kanazawa’s seafood and sake culture, and Kyoto’s quiet craft traditions, the route reveals Japan through objects, meals, materials, rituals, and carefully chosen places.

The group is small, the pace is considered, and each experience is selected for cultural depth, beauty and access.

  • Tokyo

    Antique markets, textile streets, art museums and local dining.

  • Hida

    Mountain scenery, private road travel and a refined onsen stay.

  • Kanazawa

    Gardens, contemporary art, seafood, sake and craft traditions.

  • Kyoto

    Sashiko, moss temple, historic streets and seasonal cuisine.

Signature Experiences

  • Oedo Antique Market

    Spend a perfect Sunday like an old Tokyo local, treasure-hunting through Japan’s largest antique market while discovering the country’s design sensibility and secondhand culture.

  • Nippori Textile Town

    Wander through Nippori Textile Town, Tokyo’s beloved fabric district, discovering bolts of cloth, quiet sewing shops, and the tactile world behind Japan’s design and craft culture.

  • Hida Onsen Stay

    Settle into a refined Japanese onsen stay with the classic “one night, two meals” tradition: omakase-level cuisine, restorative hot-spring waters, and a quiet rhythm designed to soothe body and mind.

  • Kanazawa Food and Sake

    Experience Kanazawa through its proud Hokuriku food culture, beginning with a hands-on visit to the seafood market and continuing into the region’s exceptional sake traditions, shaped by its proximity to the Sea of Japan.

  • Sashiko Workshop

    Spend a quiet morning in Kyoto learning sashiko, and discover how simple stitches can reveal the Japanese sense of mono no aware, the beauty of impermanence, and the humble spirit of mingei folk craft.

  • The Omakase Table

    Sit down to a refined omakase experience that brings together the essence of Japanese dining: sushi shaped by the season, beautifully prepared wagyu, delicate tempura, regional ingredients, and the quiet hospitality that turns each meal into a cultural encounter.

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At a Glance

A quick look at the journey’s dates, route and travel style.

  • Departure Date
    March 20–30, 2027

    Duration
    11 days

    Group Size
    8–12 guests

    Route
    Tokyo · Hida · Shirakawa-go · Kanazawa · Kyoto

    Start / End
    Starts in Tokyo, ends in Kyoto

    Travel Style
    Small-group journey, private journey available on request

    Best For
    Food lovers, craft lovers, art travellers and design-minded guests

    Estimated Price
    From USD $6,000 per person, based on double occupancy

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