2025 Japan Agriculture Tour
Experience the countryside of Japan on this custom tour package. Travel with Jeromy Nolan and gain an understanding of the bustling cities, Japanese agriculture, and cultural wonders. You will be fully escorted throughout your journey and you will expand your knowledge of farming and traditions unique to Japan.
2025
Agricultural Tour
History, culture, gardens and agriculture
Unravel Japan, a land of contrasts on this 12 day adventure. Visit beautiful gardens and busy marketplaces with history set amongst incredibly modern cityscapes. Travel by bullet train to Hiroshima, Kyoto and Nagano. Visit iconic Mount Fuji. Visit both rice and wasabi farms along with temples, castles and bustling cities. This adventure is packed with interesting and informative experiences.
With a population of 127 Million, Japan is Characterised by consumers with high levels of disposable income and is an important trading partner with Australia, importing up to 6 Billion pe annum worth of Australian Products. Australia exports large amounts of Raw Materials to Japan, for example Japanese Udon Noodles use over 90% of Australian Wheat.
Highlights
Bullet trains – a fast and comfortable way to travel.
Mount Fuji – an iconic and sacred symbol to the Japanese of everything good about their country.
Fish markets – the Tsukiji fish market is a major attraction, as seafood is the basis of the Japanese diet.
Sake Brewery – Visit to one of the old sake breweries in Obuse
Rice Production, Wasabi Farm, Wine Grapes, Soya Bean
Experience the Japanese Countryside
Inclusions
TRAINS/COACH: Standard class reserved seat on train. 5 star coach
ACCOMMODATION: 12 nights’ twin-share accommodation at well-appointed hotels with breakfast daily
TRANSFERS: Private group transfers airport/train station-hotel-airport/train station as stated in the itinerary.
GUIDE: Fully escorted
TOURS: Entrance fees for sites mentioned in the itinerary and all touring
MEALS: Meals as stated in the itinerary
Daily itinerary
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1Arrive Tokyo
On arrival you will be met and transferred to our hotel. Enjoy some free time to relax.
Keikyu Ex Inn
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2LDTokyo -Yamanashi
This morning we depart by coach to Izawa Onsen near Mt Fuji. Fruit growing began in this region before 762 A.D. and it is also known for wine grape production.
We enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before checking in at our Hotel. After a break we will meet in the lobby for a welcome dinner.
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3DYamanashi - Mount Fuji - Yamanashi
Our highlight today is a visit to Mt Fuji and the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park travelling by coach.
Journey through the foothills of the iconic Mount Fuji to its base where you will find the Fuji Five Lakes. The region is spectacular with the calm waters of the five lakes formed by past volcanic eruptions, and reflecting Fuji’s picture-perfect cone. Head up to Fuji’s 5th Station for spectacular mountain vistas. Please note it is only possible to reach the 5th station if weather permits.
This afternoon we visit a local Vineyard to learn of wine grape production and sample some of the product. We then return to our hotel.
Dinner tonight included.
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4BYamanashi - Matsumoto - Takayama
We depart by coach and travel to Nagano, an incredible agricultural region with long hours of daylight an ideal weather conditions.
Our first visit is to a local Wasabi farm to learn about the production and growing of the unique Wasabi plant. Continuing on to Matsumoto we visit a local Sake brewery. Then to look at Soba noodle production with a visit to a local rice farm. We explore the vast agriculture that is grown in this region including Soya Bean and Buck wheat to produce Japan’s stable food of Tofu, Miso and Soba noodles.
Our last visit today is a visit to one of Japan’s National treasures 'Matsumoto Castle' before traveling to the historical town of Takayama, a city in Japan’s mountainous Gifu Prefecture.
Tonight is free to explore the narrow streets and historical district with many restaurants to enjoy.
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5BDTakayama - Shirakawa - Kanazawa
This morning we enjoy a visit to the Takayama Morning Markets before travelling onto the rustic mountain village of Shirakawa where we experience Rice-Cake “Mochi”pounding and Mochi tasting. After some free time to explore, we travel to the Port city of Kanazawa.
Tonight, dinner is included.
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6BKanazawa
After breakfast, we enjoy visits to the local Ohmi Fish Market, the Geisha district, Kenrokuen garden and Nomura house.
This city has always been a port for the local production of Rice and Noto beef, a unique Wagyu variety with low melting point fat.
Tonight, free to enjoy dinner at one of the many local restaurants.
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7BKanazawa - Kyoto
Today we enjoy travelling through the Japanese countryside, with stops along the way we travel to our destination Kyoto, a very enchanting city.
Kyoto was the capital for a thousand years; today it is the legacy of ancient Japan, full of tranquil temples, silk-clad geisha and sublime gardens.
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8BKyoto
After breakfast, enjoy a full day tour of Kyoto, starting with a visit to the spectacular Kiyomizu Temple. You will spend 1.5 hours on foot exploring the temple. Next, immerse yourself in the culture, learning the traditional Japanese handicraft of origami.
After lunch, visit a traditional teahouse where you will be joined by a Tea Master, followed by a visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine. With its thousands of vermillion torii gates, the Shrine stretches up Mount Inari (233m high). You will walk up part of the mountain and the incline allows a steady-paced walk.
Tonight, why not talk a walk through the 400 year old Kiyomiz district and enjoy its many options for dinner.
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9BKyoto - Hiroshima - Kyoto
After an early breakfast we walk to Kyoto Station to take the bullet train for a memorable day trip Hiroshima. On arrival we are met by a local guide who will take us to visit the Peace Park, the atomic bomb memorial and museum. Hiroshimas peace memorial park is one of the most prominent features in this city.
This afternoon we take the bullet train back to Kyoto.
Tonight Free.
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10BKyoto - Tokyo
A highlight today will again be catching a morning bullet train to the capital city of Tokyo. This city is the ultimate 24-hour city, but look behind it's frantic high-tech frontage and you’ll find plenty of tranquil backstreets and old temples to explore.
Today’s city tour starts on the observation deck of the 634-metre Tokyo Skytree, the world’s tallest self-supporting tower, before seeking out the tranquillity of the ancient Buddhist Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest.
Learn about Tokyo’s historical heritage at the Tokyo National Museum and explore Tokyo’s Imperial Palace Plaza.
Tonight is free to explore.
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11BTokyo
Free day to discover Tokyo and all it has to offer.
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12BTokyo
After breakfast we reach the end of our tour.
Additional Costs
Travel insurance
International Airfares ex Australia
Personal expenses
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