Craft your own Wakasa lacquer chopsticks, learning centuries-old techniques while creating memorable souvenir.
TRACING THE FLAVORS of WAKASA KAIDO, FUKUI & KYOTO
Exciting Boat Cruise of Sotomo Cliffs
Kyoto & Wakasa’s Famous Mackerel Sushi
Stroll through Kumagawa-juku, a beautifully preserved post town that still carries the atmosphere of Japan’s historic highways and merchant culture.
Savor fresh, locally sourced cuisine in Miyama where pristine forests and rural traditions shape a truly unique dining experience.
Explore Ōhara and Kibune, peaceful village areas just outside central Kyoto, offering scenic walks, historic temples, and a deeper connection to Kyoto’s quieter cultural landscape.
| Day1 |
Taste & Craft Traditions in Fukui
Morning - Private transfer to Fukui - Handmade Oboro Kombu experience - Lunch at a local restaurant (Eel & Wakasa beef steak) - Stroll through Kumagawa-juku, a historic post town with traditional streets. Afternoon - Scenic coastal cruise with natural rock formations - Lacquer chopstick making experience - Hotel check-in in Obama followed by dinner |
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| Accommodation | Hotel in Fukui (Obama) |
| Day2 |
Explore Charming Miyama & Kyoto
Morning - Visit to local confectionery shop for choosing local specialty sweets as souvenirs - Lunch at a local restaurant in Miyama Afternoon - Hands-on traditional thatching activity at a Kayabuki House - Transfer to Kyoto by private vehicle - Hotel check-in in Kyoto City - Dinner at the hotel |
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| Accommodation | Hotel in Kyoto |
| Day3 |
Kyoto Temples, Scenic Lunch & Sake
Morning - Visit to a Jakko-in Temple in Ohara in a scenic rural area - Riverside Kaiseki lunch in a natural setting in Kibune Afternoon - Visit and stroll around the Kibune-jinja shrine - Sake tasting and brewery tour - Hotel check-in in Kyoto - Dinner at the hotel or in a nearby Gion |
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| Accommodation | Hotel in Kyoto |
| Day4 |
Departure
After check-out, depart for your next destination. |
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This journey from Fukui’s Wakasa region to Kyoto invites travelers to explore the authentic culinary and cultural legacy of Miketsukuni, once a vital supplier of food to Japan’s imperial court. In Wakasa, guests can engage with traditional craftsmanship. The itinerary highlights local cuisine, including fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients, reflecting the rich natural environment. Visitors will experience the rural charm of Miyama through various cultural encounters, before ending the journey in Kyoto. Here, ancient traditions and refined gastronomy offer a memorable conclusion to this immersive experience rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and the spirit of place.