A Culinary Journey Through Kyushu
This tour immerses you in Kyushu's culinary scene, from Fukuoka's yatai stalls to regional specialities and hands-on dining, guided by a passionate foodie.
- Authentic Culinary Experiences
- Comfortable Accommodations
- Hassle-Free Transportation
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What a typical Food Tour includes
Our Food Tour is about a week of eating your way around Kyushu with a small group and an English-speaking guide. The route changes from tour to tour, but these are the kinds of experiences you can expect:
Makers at work: visits to traditional sake, shochu and vinegar producers, with tastings and hands-on sessions.
Cooking classes: learn to make dishes such as sushi or a regional home-style meal with local cooks.
Regional specialities at the source: each region’s signature dishes, from Kagoshima’s black pork to Kurume’s hearty local cooking.
An onsen ryokan night: a traditional inn with hot-spring baths and a multi-course kaiseki dinner.
Culture between meals: historic towns, shrines and gardens, often with a stop for local sweets and matcha.
Free time in Fukuoka: explore the yatai food stalls and ramen shops at your own pace.
Hotels, most meals, private bus transport and entrance fees are included. Tours start and end in Fukuoka, with a maximum of 12 guests.
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FAQ
Find answers to your most pressing questions about our Food Tour.
You will stay in a mix of clean and comfortable city hotels and traditional Japanese ryokan inns with onsen baths. In the city hotels you will be sleeping in western beds. In the Japanese ryokan inns you will be sleeping in a mix of western beds and traditional Japanese-style futon beds on tatami mat flooring.
Your trip planner is a passionate foodie. She has carefully selected every eatery to highlight the quality cuisine that Kyushu is so famous for throughout Japan. If you have any dietary restrictions please ask us about alternatives available before booking your tour.
A comfortable private bus.
We love small group intimate travel. Maximum participants will be 12 people.
Definitely yes! You will be travelling by private bus and accompanied at all times by an English-speaking tour leader. There are no long hikes on this tour but of course you will need to walk around various attractions. There will be some non-paved paths and steps to climb (especially in shrines or temples). It will be no problem if you prefer to skip any activity and wait for the group on the bus or in a seated area.
Experience Kyushu's Cuisine with Our All-Inclusive Tour Package
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