Two Day Cuisine and Culture in Kaminoyama and Yamagata Tour
Connect with the Cuisine and Culture of Yamagata
On this one night, two day tour, explore Yamagata’s cuisine and culture in Kaminoyama and Yamagata City. Meet On day one, experience, interact with, and deeply enjoy all facets of this region’s incredible cuisine. On day two, immerse yourself in traditional culture, from a Buddhism mountain temple to a genuine maiko performance. This overnight onsen experience tour is perfect for a luxurious weekend getaway!
Tour at a glance
Inclusions:
- All lodging and accommodation fees
- Breakfast on Day 2
- Lunch on Days 1-2
- Kaiseki Dinner on Day 1
- On-trip remote support via WhatsApp or other instant messaging service
- English-speaking interpreter-guide
- Transportation between accommodations and scheduled activities
- Soba Workshops
- Winery or Fruit Farm Visit
- Guided Hike of Yamadera
- Maiko Performance
- Onsen Ryokan Stay
Exclusions:
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Admission fees to attractions during self-guided time
- Food and drink in addition to the prix fixe meals included as part of the package
- Optional extensions or customizations to trip
- Other items not explicitly listed as included
We can also provide the following options for an additional fee:
- Add-ons to the tour
- Interpretation in languages other than English
Minimum number of participants
2 (Solo travellers may book, but the price will be greater!)
Cost
From ¥308,000 (per person, based an estimated group of 2)
Tour Length
2 days, 1 night
Tour availability
Year-round, though weather may impact availability of some experiences.
Tour Start/End Location
Kaminoyama Station
Important notes
Dietary Restrictions:
Day 1: Cuisine
Day 1 Tour Highlights
Arrive in Yamagata via a morning bullet train. For lunch, enjoy a soba making workshop near the station before being taken via private charter vehicle to a local farm or winery, depending on the season, for a tour and tasting of locally produced wine or fruits. After, check into your luxurious onsen hot spring ryokan accommodations for the next three days. Enjoy a delicious traditional Japanese kaiseki dinner and natural hot spring bath to end your first day on-tour.
Day 2: Culture
Day 2 Tour Highlights
After breakfast at your onsen hot spring ryokan accommodations, be spirited away to the stunning mountainside Buddhist temple complex of Risshaku-ji Temple, or Yamadera. Learn about the history of this incredible architectural and spiritual wonder from a knowledgeable local guide. Afterwards, make your way to the heart of Yamagata farmland to learn about and pick your own fresh wasabi, fed by crystal clear streams, with a local farmer.
Afterwards, experience the finer things in life with a private maiko performance and multi-course traditional Japanese kaiseki meal at an exclusive ryotei restaurant founded in 1897.
Return to Yamagata Station, and be spirited away by shinkansen bullet train to whatever adventure next awaits!
Reservations
You can send a booking inquiry below. After we receive your inquiry, we will confirm if we can accommodate your group and tour dates and contact you from there.
Cancellation Policy
Our cancellation policy for this tour is below.
21 days or more before date of tour
No penalty
20 days to 8 days before date of tour
20% of total price
7 days to 2 days before date of tour
30% of total price
1 day before date of tour
40% of total price
Day of the tour
50% of total price
After start of tour or no-show
100% of total price
