Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00 (JST)
Japan Tour
Where Craft Meets Cuisine.
Tokyo & Hokuriku
Overview
Tour Overview
Just 2.5 hours from Tokyo by bullet train lies a different Japan. Kanazawa's living traditions, Shirakawa-go's thatched-roof villages, Toyama's ocean bounty. A journey into the cultural heartland of Hokuriku.
*Indicative price for 2 guests, room only. Flights not included. Based on ¥150 = $1 USD
Highlights
Tour Highlights
Gold Leaf Workshop & Kaga-Yuzen Dyeing
Experience Kanazawa's treasured crafts. Try gold-leaf application under master artisans, then hand-paint silk in a Kaga-Yuzen studio.
Private Omicho Market Food Tour
Explore 'Kanazawa's Kitchen' with a local culinary expert. Taste nodoguro, sweet shrimp, and Kaga vegetables at their freshest.
Overnight in a Shirakawa-go Gassho-Zukuri
Sleep in a UNESCO World Heritage thatched-roof farmhouse. Dinner by the irori hearth and misty morning vistas create lifelong memories.
Toyama Sushi Counter
World-class sushi crafted from Toyama Bay's pristine catch. We secure counter seats at the most sought-after restaurants.
Geisha Culture in Higashi Chaya District
An exclusive evening in Kanazawa's most atmospheric teahouse district. Witness a private performance by a geiko and enjoy traditional sweets and matcha.
Early Morning Private Stroll in Kenroku-en
Enter one of Japan's three most celebrated gardens before the gates open to the public. A moment of absolute tranquillity among centuries-old pines.
Itinerary
Sample Itinerary
Tokyo → Kanazawa → Shirakawa-go → Toyama — 6 days / 5 nights
Arrive Tokyo
Hotel check-in, explore Marunouchi and Nihonbashi. Evening Edomae sushi near Tokyo Station.
Tokyo → Kanazawa
Hokuriku Shinkansen (2.5 hrs). Private tour of Kenroku-en Garden. Afternoon gold-leaf workshop.
Kanazawa
Omicho Market food tour, Higashi Chaya district, Kaga-Yuzen studio. Evening at 21st Century Museum.
Kanazawa → Shirakawa-go
Private car to Shirakawa-go. Panoramic viewpoint, village walk through gassho-zukuri houses.
Shirakawa-go → Toyama
Via Gokayama to Toyama. Ocean views of Toyama Bay. Evening at a premium sushi counter.
Toyama / Departure
Morning walk in Iwase historic district. Shinkansen to Tokyo or fly from Toyama Airport.
Experiences
Special Experiences
Gold Leaf Workshop
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Kaga-Yuzen Painting
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Shirakawa-go Winter Illumination
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Toyama Bay Cruise
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Accommodations
Recommended Stays
Aman Tokyo
An urban sanctuary atop Otemachi Tower. Japanese aesthetics meet minimalist design in a serene elevated space.
Kanazawa Kaiwai
A hot-spring ryokan set within Kanazawa's historic chaya district. Kaga sensibility in every detail.
Shirakawa-go Gassho-Zukuri Guesthouse
A rare chance to sleep inside a UNESCO-listed thatched farmhouse. Hearth-side meals and silent mornings.
Discover the Craft and Cuisine of Hokuriku
Your dedicated concierge will design a journey through Hokuriku's cultural heartland, tailored exclusively for you. Begin with a complimentary consultation.
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