Top Solo Travel Destination: Magical Japan for a Culinary and Cultural Tour:  This 11 day trip will  move between four of Japan’s most famous sites. You will start in Tokyo and then on to Takayama. Next will be the fabled city of Kyoto and last Osaka. You will stroll immaculate gardens; sample delicious dishes and may learn how to prepare them! You will see historic palaces and temples as well for a true cultural tour.

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Top Solo Travel Destination: Magical Japan for a Culinary and Cultural Tour: Sample Itinerary:  Tokyo Days 1-4:

• You will see one of the world’s largest fish markets, the Tsukiji Fish Market.
• Next taste a top sushi breakfast nearby.
• Stroll through Hama Rikyu. This was once the home of a feudal lord.
• Try green tea and treats at a Japanese teahouse.
• Cruise to Asakusa, and view the Sensoji Buddhist temple.
• Taste famous tempura and then stop in at the Amekoyo market.
• Optional culinary tours on Day 3: Tokyo Street Food Tour, Tsukiji Soba-Making Lesson and Private Japanese Cooking Class.
• Go by bullet train and then transfer to a limited express train to Takayama on Day 4.

Top Solo Travel Destination: Magical Japan for a Culinary and Cultural Tour:  Takayama Days 4-6:

• Self guided tour through Takayama.
• Optional tour one: Food and Culture Walk.
• Optional tour two:  Shirakawa-go.
• Take the train to Kyoto.

Top Solo Travel Destination: Magical Japan for a Culinary and Cultural Tour:  Kyoto Days 6-9:

• Start the day at a feudal palace, Nijo Castle. This was the home of the first shogun, Tokugawa Ieyasu.
• Next you will visit the Ryoanji Temple with its storied rock garden. Although it was first the home of a rich noble man, in the 15^th century, it was converted to serve as a Zen temple.
• A second temple on the tour is the Golden Pavillion or Kinkakuji temple.
• The last temple for the day is the Pure Water Temple or Kiyomizudera. It will be followed by a walk through the quaint Higashiyama district.
• Optional tour one: Kyoto Cooking Class, Sake-Tasting and Nishiki Market Walking Tour.
• Optional tour two: Character Bento Making in Kyoto.
• Optional tour three: Kyoto Biking and Cooking.
• Take the train to Osaka, Japan’s prior capital.

Top Solo Travel Destination: Magical Japan for a Culinary and Cultural Tour: Osaka Days 9-11:

• Visit the special arcade known as the Sennichimae Doguyasuji. It is the place where restaurants and chefs shop.
• Taste local dishes in the bustling Dotonbori district. You will sample Japanese pancakes, octopus balls and world class crab.
• Stroll through Hozenji Yokocho Alley with 60+ cafes and pubs.
• Take selfies at the Tsutenkaku Tower inspired by the Eiffel Tower! It changes colors twice each month. It is known to help forecast the weather.
• Foodies will love Osaka’s Shinsekai district. A special dish is battered meat and vegetables on a skewer known as kushikatsu.