Experience the unique food culture of Japan!

The different regions of Japan each have their own local cuisine. SAVOR JAPAN is your guide to the attractions of Japan’s small farming, fishing, and mountain communities — especially the great food they offer.

All SAVOR JAPAN areas are, after careful vetting, certified by the Japanese Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. As of 2020 there are 27 such certified areas.
SAVOR JAPAN certification is designed to draw attention to the local brand that come from the numerous farming, mountain and fishing villages throughout Japan where food is a way of life, and lead to an increase in interpersonal exchanges through a deeper discovery of Japanese cuisine and the enjoyment of unforgettable experiences in authentic Japanese food culture.

North Tohoku [Iwate / Akita / Aomori]
Interact with local cuisine and Akita-inu, 3-day package (from Tokyo)

"Northern Tohoku" is an area consisting of 3 prefectures, Aomori, Akita and Iwate. It is an area where agriculture and fishery are active and is known as a heavy snowfall area in winter. This time, we would like to introduce you to a tour in which you can enjoy "Mochi(rice cake)" in Iwate Prefecture and "Kiritanpo" in Akita Prefecture, both of which are processed from the Japanese staple food, rice.

For more details, visit here.

  • Group Tours
    Kiritanpo-nabe
  • Group Tours
    Mochi-zen

Kyoto by the sea
Amanohashidate & Tango peninsula, 2-day package (from Kyoto)

Tango Peninsula is located in the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture. Unlike Kyoto, one of Japan's most popular sightseeing spots, lined with temples and shrines of high historical value, it is a peaceful area surrounded by nature. The bounty of sea, mountain and village food is concentrated here. It is also famous for having Amanohashidate, which is one of the "Nihon Sankei(Japan's three most scenic places)".

For more details, visit here.

  • Group Tours
    Funaya - fisherman's houses
  • Group Tours
    Bara-zushi

Traditional taste of Kyushu mountains
 [NAGASAKI/MIYAZAKI]3-day package (from Hakata)

A plan in which you can enjoy the local food of Shimabara Peninsula in Nagasaki Prefecture and Takachiho-go in Miyazaki Prefecture, which are certified as SAVOR JAPAN from Kyushu area. The local climate and climate has created a variety of simple yet nutritious dishes. Experience the traditional techniques and flavors that have been passed down to the present.

For more details, visit here.

  • Kagura cuisine
  • Group Tours
    Kappo-dori