Apr–May / Sep–Nov offers a good combination of climate, landscape and operation of producers, markets and gastronomic experiences throughout the itinerary.
JAPAN · CULTURE + GASTRONOMY
EASTERN ASIA — JAPAN & SOUTH KOREA
Two countries where ancient tradition and the future live side by side.
DURATION18 days
BEST TIMEApr–May / Sep–Nov
EXPERIENCECulture + Gastronomy
COUNTRYJapan
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Tokyo → Kyoto → Osaka → Seoul → Gyeongju → Busan
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Tokyo markets
2Kyoto gastronomy
3Osaka producers
4Regional flavors
5Local restaurants and tables
6Ingredients and culinary traditions
Two countries where ancient tradition and the future live side by side. The combination of Tokyo and Busan gives the itinerary an identity that does not depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Tokyo
The trip begins in Tokyo, with time for regional cuisine and table-side experiences in Tokyo.
DAY 2
Tokyo — landscapes and culture
More time in Tokyo, now with local ingredients, restaurants and Tokyo's culinary tradition.
DAY 3
Tokyo — selected experiences
The day in Tokyo combines markets, producers and flavors of Tokyo.
DAY 4
Tokyo → Kyoto
The journey leaves Tokyo and heads to Kyoto, with the remainder of the day focused on local ingredients, restaurants and Kyoto's culinary tradition.
DAY 5
Kyoto — selected experiences
The day in Kyoto combines markets, producers and flavors of Kyoto.
DAY 6
Kyoto — local experience
The stay in Kyoto continues with regional cuisine and table experiences in Kyoto.
DAY 7
Kyoto → Osaka
The route between Kyoto and Osaka changes the scenario of the trip; upon arrival, enter markets, producers and flavors of Osaka.
DAY 8
Osaka — local experience
The stay in Osaka continues with regional cuisine and table experiences in Osaka.
DAY 9
Osaka in depth
Day in Osaka for local ingredients, restaurants and Osaka's culinary tradition.
DAY 10
Osaka → Seoul
From Osaka to Seoul, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by regional cuisine and table-side experiences in Seoul.
DAY 11
Seoul in depth
Day in Seoul for local ingredients, restaurants and Seoul's culinary tradition.
DAY 12
Seoul — full day
Seoul gets a full day for Seoul markets, producers and flavors.
DAY 13
Seoul → Gyeongju
Travel from Seoul to Gyeongju. After arrival, the day opens up to local ingredients, restaurants and Gyeongju's culinary tradition.
DAY 14
Gyeongju — full day
Gyeongju gets a full day of Gyeongju markets, producers and flavors.
DAY 15
Gyeongju — landscapes and culture
More time in Gyeongju, now with regional cuisine and table experiences in Gyeongju.
DAY 16
Gyeongju → Busan
Departure from Gyeongju towards Busan, where upon arrival you can start exploring the markets, producers and flavors of Busan.
DAY 17
Busan — landscapes and culture
More time in Busan, now with regional cuisine and table experiences in Busan.
DAY 18
Busan — selected experiences
The day in Busan combines local ingredients, restaurants and Busan's culinary tradition.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
From Tokyo to Busan, markets, producers and regional cuisines show how gastronomy changes along with the local landscape and culture.
YOUR WAY
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