"Explore Atami's Culinary Culture" Walking Tour
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Atami has a long history of being a retreat destination and has attracted many VIPs in Japan. There are many small local shops providing quality ingredients, food and more to traditional ryokans (inns) with high standards, as well as serving local residents of Atami. This small-group walking tour is to visit three local specialty shops, learning about history, products and more (including free samples!) through engaging in an informal conversation with shop owners, while an English-speaking guide accompanying the guests. Three shops will be selected on a rotational basis, but they include Green Tea/seaweed shop, Wasabi Zuke (pickles) shop, Katsuobushi (bonito/skipjack tuna used for Japanese soup stock) and Tofu shop. This is a great opportunity to explore Atami’s culinary culture and to immerse yourself in authentic life of Atami locals.
Inclusions
What's included
- English speaking guide/translator
- Visit to three Japanese traditional specialty food shops
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Visit to the three shops Travelers will visit total of three culinary shops in Atami, spending approximately45 min at each shops. Shops include Green Tea, Wasabi Zuke (pickles) , Katsuobushi (Bonito or skipjack Tune used for Japanese soup stock), and Tofu. Shops to visit are on rotation basis and decided based on the availability of shop owners and the tour operator, Curious Travel.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Sakurabashi (literally mean sakura bridge) is a bridge on Itogawa River in Atami. A staff from Curiuos Travel (operator) will be holding a sign with the tour name. You can find "sakurabashi" on google map too.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 5 travellers
- Operated by
- Curious Travel JAPAN
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty walking 2 kms (1.5 miles).
How it compares in Japan, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 52% below the median of the 1684 experiences we list in Japan, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Japan, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
