WASHOKU’s secrets, which fascinate people worldwide, will be unraveled with a guide.Visit seafood markets, wasabi fields, rice farms, and fine restaurants. Let’s have a truly authentic WASHOKU experience in Itoigawa.

Details on tour

About this activity

Duration – 6 hours
Live tour guide – English

Highlights

  • Introduction to the WASHOKU traditional food culture with seasoning tasting
  • Visit the Seafood market and the Jade-Wasabi farm, Rice farm
  • Gourmet Lunch at the 1* Michelin traditional J-food restaurant

Fee

JPY28,000 /person

No. of Guests

Min 4 to Max 8

Dates

Jan 8, 15, 22, 29
Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

Schedule

Program Starts 10:00 Program Ends 15:30

Includes

✔️Visit the fish market and buy some fish for Sashimi
✔️Visit Wasabi farm and have wasabi ice cream
✔️Gourmet Lunch at the Japanese restaurant
✔️Seasoning Tasting
✔️English-speaking guide
✔️Transportation from Itoigawa station

Inquire in advance

  • People with mobility impairment

Important information

  • Food allergy information must be provided
  • Children under 6 years old will be charged for meals only.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellation 7 days before the day of the start of the tour: 30% of the total fee
  • Cancellation the day before the day of the start of the tour: 50% of the total fee
  • Cancellation on the day of the start of the tour: 100% of the total fee
  • Cancellation after the start of the tour or no-show without notice: 100% of the total fee

Tour Produce by KOTOBUKI Japan

The experience is produced by KOTOBUKI Japan, a Yokohama/Switzerland-based travel planner who has been running Itoigawa-specific tours in Japan for 15 years.

Itinerary

Meet up at Geopal (JR Itoigawa Station’s Alps Exit)

Transfer by car along the coast to the local fish market

Observe and Buy some fish for Sashimi at the J-restaurant

Head to the Wasabi farm and enjoy Wasabi ice cream

Visit the farmer & Introduction to rice farming

Transfer by car to the traditional Japanese restaurant

Gourmet lunch at the 1* Michelin traditional J-restaurant

Walk to Itoigawa station

Time for shopping at the station

Finish the tour

Meeting Point

Geopal (JR Itoigawa Station’s Alps Exit)
address: 1-7-47 Omachi, Itoigawa-shi, Niigata, Japan

Time: Please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes before so you don’t lose your time slot.