Washoku Food Experiences

Come to Uji, Kyoto–the birthplace of tea in Japan–for a hands-on tea experience. Grind tea leaves, whisk your own bowl of matcha, attend an authentic tea ceremony at a beautiful tea house, and indulge in a meal of tea soba and matcha rice cakes.

Take a day tour around quaint Nakameguro with an experienced tour guide! Visit several lovely boutiques and delicious snack shops, and sit down for a lovely lunch at a chic local restaurant.

Experience the elegance of a traditional Japanese kaiseki dinner at the luxurious Daiichi Hotel in Tsuruoka. Enjoy the exquisite flavors and a relaxing overnight stay at the hotel, which features a rejuvenating hot spring bath with a view.

The Jomon era is one of the oldest known periods in Japanese history. Discover this ancient culture for yourself, wearing traditional Jomon period garb, hunting and gathering local food, and enjoying a Jomon-inspired feast in a restored pit house.