Walk and taste Japan

Walk Japan, the pioneer of off-the-beaten-track tours of Japan, announces the launch of the Tea Tour, a walking tour from 10 May - 20 May 2017, showcasing the historical, social and cultural role of tea, while exploring beautiful, speciality tea areas in central Japan.


This fully guided, ten-day tour explores the significance of tea for Japanese people, who have made the drink an element of their daily lives since Buddhist monks introduced it in the 9th Century. Under the guidance of Tim d’Offay of Postcard Teas of London, one of the world’s finest purveyors of tea and Walk Japan's tour partner, the tour uncovers the dramatic influence of tea during short, leisurely walks in lesser known Japan.


The tour is suitable for all walkers. In the expert company of the Walk Japan Tour Leader, participants stroll on mostly gentle terrain through some of Japan’s most iconic rural and historic surroundings.


They will travel alongside a riverside path in the picturesque village of Yuya Onsen in Aichi, where the mountains are a patchwork of terraced paddies. They will stroll down Kyoto’s backstreets, examining traditional tin tea caddies created by artisans who serve the Imperial Household. A local tea expert leads guests on a culinary journey of wagashi Japanese sweets, while they try their hand at making.

Accommodation is in hotels and a Japanese inn with onsen hot springs. Meals are a delight, ranging from sumptuous banquets at the inn, through farmhouse-style cuisine at local restaurants to feasts at some of Kyoto and Tokyo’s foremost dining establishments. Reflecting the culinary role of tea, the group will enjoy tea served not only as a drink but also as an ingredient in our cuisine.

Further information ..........

  or on Facebook.....

 

 

Add comment


Security code
Refresh

231_15676799571_5105_n

 

 

Www.Foodandtravel.Com.Au - Australia

Best Food Travel Website 2021

 


foodandtravel.com.au has been awarded

Best Antipodean Culinary Travel Expert, 2019

by the prestigious UK-based magazine...

 

 

 

Ready for a taste treat?

Embark on an unforgettable culinary adventure through the vibrant tapestry of Malaysia.

Led by the charismatic Malaysian ex-pat Chef Wanitha Tanasingam, this intimate journey promises to tantalize your taste buds and ignite your senses, sending you home with memories to last a lifetime.

Find out more....

 


 

The flipside of travel...

How not all of it is joyous.

This book describes how one brave young woman survived to tell her story. 

Read more about her struggles HERE...

 


 

Have you ever wondered how some people continuously come up with stunning photos, and you don't?

FUJIFILM can solve your problems.

Check out this BRAND NEW offer.... 

 


 

Planning a visit to Kerala? The old port district of Kochi is well worth seeing, as well.

Our tuk-tuk driver, Shaheer, showed us the secrets of the narrow back streets. To contact Shaheer...

Email Shaheer HERE...

Mobile: 9946129040

More about Kochi...

 


 

LISTEN TO SALLY'S PODCASTS...

...from all around the world

Tune in and hear her talks on     

Radio 2GB 873AM....

 

 

WHO LIKES SWISS CHEESE?

Did you miss seeing the recent story of the Swiss festival of cows coming down from the mountains?

Read about it for yourself...

 


 

Denmark Delivers

Copenhagen's canals, a palace with pomp and cermnony, a kilometre-long shopping street, crayon-cooured canal-front dining...

...what more can a visitor ask for? Find out, because there is much more.

 


 

History and beauty with a dash of fun...

...and that's just the beginning of Armenia!

 


 

Zany Zadar & Croatia's north

Crazy and beautiful, a place everyone should visit.

Read more...

 


 

Lovely Lisbon ~ and beyond. Sardines and secrets!

Find out much more here.... 

 


 

Two virtual visits to Ontario

here....

AND

.....here!

 


 

Where is Tbilisi? 

Once you discover its beauty and history, you will be making plans to visit as soon as you can.

Read more....

 


 

Madrid the marvelous - so much to see in Spain's capital.

See it all here....

 


 

If you missed reading about Thailand's organic produce....

Here is the new link....

 


 

Here's something fun to check out!

The world's most popular surnames ....

...by country

 


 

~ Northern Spain ~

mountains and miracles - and much more!

After this journey, many people will never see the world the same way again.

 

Find out why....

 


 

Visit Portugal's beautiful

hearl....

Gondolas, cathedrals, cakes and a palace thrown in for good measure.

See for yourself!

 


 

And how about these vineyards in Georgia?

See other gardens in strange locations here....

 


 

 

Make your own food and travel videos? YES YOU CAN!

Gordon Hammond gives some insider tips.....

 


 

Travelling to Sydney? The northern beaches are spectacular.

See what we mean...

 


 

Hungary has something for every traveller.

Especially those who love good food...