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Gourmet Japan: Tokyo to Osaka for Foodies

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

10 Days / 9 Nights Up to 25 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

A 10-day food-focused route from Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish Market and a sushi-making class, through a kimono tea ceremony and grand tour of Kyoto, to Kobe beef, sake tasting, and Osaka's Dotonbori food crawl.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at Tokyo airport, with a private car transfer to your hotel.

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Day 1 — Arrival in Tokyo

Airport pickup and a private car transfer to your hotel, with the remainder of the day free.

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Day 2 — Big City Tour

A full-day private guided tour taking in Tsukiji Fish Market's narrow lanes of shops and restaurants, the Imperial Palace, Nihonbashi Bridge, and Senso-ji Temple.

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Day 3 — Mount Fuji Thrills

A scenic drive to Kawaguchiko via Oshino Hakkai village, Arakurayama Sengen Park and the Chureito Pagoda, and a cruise on Lake Kawaguchi.

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Day 4 — Sushi Time!

A free morning followed by a hands-on sushi-making class covering nigiri, inari, and more.

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Day 5 — Tea Ceremony in Kyoto

A Shinkansen to Kyoto, then a kimono tea ceremony experiencing sado, 'the way of tea,' with traditional sweets.

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Day 6 — Grand Tour of the City

A full-day private guided tour of the Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, Fushimi Inari Taisha, and the Gion geisha district.

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Day 7 — Free Day of Exploration

Independent options including the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, or an optional half-day trip to the Suntory Yamazaki Distillery for a whisky tasting.

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Day 8 — Food Heaven in Osaka

A short train to Osaka, with options including Osaka Castle, and a guided food tour through Dotonbori and Shinsekai sampling okonomiyaki, takoyaki, and kushikatsu.

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Day 9 — Castles & Kobe Beef

A private guided day trip to the UNESCO-listed Himeji Castle, a Kobe beef lunch, and a sake-tasting at the Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum.

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Day 10 — Heading Home

Breakfast before your departure transfer to Osaka Airport.

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Departure

The trip ends in Osaka with a transfer to Osaka Airport for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — it's built around hands-on food experiences: a sushi-making class, a Kobe beef lunch, sake tasting, and guided food crawls through Dotonbori and Shinsekai.
Yes — a private car with an English-speaking driver, and private guided tours on the dedicated sightseeing days.
It's a day trip on day 9, roughly an hour each way from Osaka, and worth it as one of Japan's best-preserved original castles.
No — it starts in Tokyo and ends in Osaka, so plan your return flight to depart from Osaka.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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