Flavors of Mt. Fuji Food Tour with Shinkansen Bullet Train
Have a food adventure in the foothills of Mt Fuji, tasting local specialties, wagashi, and world-renowned Shizuoka tea!
Highlights
6-7 hour tour of Fujinomiya, Shizuoka with a local guide
Regional dishes and specialties from 6 local shops and restaurants
Soba lunch at an 80-year-old restaurant
Handmade wagashi (traditional sweets) made by a confectionery master.
Visit Fujisan Sengen Shrine, a famous local shrine and the new Mt. Fuji Cultural Center
10 meals
Experience Details
Starting at Tokyo, Osaka, or Kyoto, hop aboard the super-fast Shinkansen bullet train (ticket included) to Shizuoka! With train fare, snacks and ekiben (train bento), local tour guide, 6 food stops, and return travel included; this is the ultimate Shizuoka tour package, a 6-7 hour tour in total.
Shizuoka, a prefecture known for high-quality green tea leaves, fresh wasabi, and the sweetest mikan (mandarin oranges) in Japan, has abundant natural resources that contribute to the local food culture. The cuisine of Fujinomiya, in particular, benefits from the crisp and clear spring water of Mt. Fuji, which is one of the most important components to making Japanese sake and soba noodles, as well as delicious Japanese tea!
We’ll begin this Shizuoka food tour at the new Mt. Fuji World Heritage Cultural Center. From there, you’ll enjoy a green tea tasting experience with wagashi, try high-quality soba made with mountain spring water, taste a local style of oden, and more! The food tour includes stops at Omiya Yokocho, a popular drinking alley where delicious snacks abound; and Fujisan Sengen Shrine, the primary shrine dedicated to Mt. Fuji and also the usual starting point for climbers who attempt Japan’s tallest mountain.
While it’s an easy day trip from Tokyo, Fujinomiya is not your average tourist attraction. The Flavors of Mt. Fuji Tour will introduce you to local Shizuoka specialties, family-run shops, and stunning seasonal wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets). Get inspired by Furusato (the local Japanese hometown spirit) in Fujinomiya during this food tour of Fujinomiya!
Inclusions
Guided Shinkansen (bullet train) trip from Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka
Bento lunch and snacks on the train
Local dishes at 6 food stops
6-7 hour tour of Fujinomiya with local tour guide
Return travel to your starting city
Exclusions
Hotel pick up not included
Gratuity
Transportation costs
Additional drinks or food (not included but possible to purchase at guest’s expense)
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet-up details will be sent to your provided email address once your booking is confirmed.
Remarks
The food tour starts strictly on time. If guests do not arrive at the meeting point by the departure time, the tour will begin regardless, and no refund shall be given.
Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour will involve lots of walking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
The city of Fujinomiya, located in the southwestern foothills of Mt. Fuji, was built around Fujisan Sengen Shrine, which was built over 1000 years ago in dedication to Mt. Fuji. Traditionally, climbers use the shrine as a starting point on their journey up Mt. Fuji. Not only is Fujinomiya the go-to location for adventurous climbers, but it is also a perfect spot for a foodie adventure. The city is home to delicious Japanese sake, soba, and tea, made with the local spring water that bubbles up from beneath Mt. Fuji.
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| 29 | 30 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
10 meals
Sip yourself silly with an immersive Japanese tea experience in Hamamatsu (Shizuoka). Visit a tea team, tour a factory with a tea farmer, play tea-tasting games, enjoy sweets, & more!
Step into a sushi restaurant near Nijo Castle and the Kyoto Gyoen National Garden for a class on traditional sushi. You’ll craft a chirashizushi bowl and make oshizushi (pressed sushi) under expert guidance and enjoy a delicious meal.
Learn about Japanese home cooking in this private cooking class in Nerima, in the home of a Tokyo local, Emi. You’ll choose 3 popular Japanese dishes to cook and enjoy your hard work over a lively conversation on food and culture.
Make Japanese curry at a beginner-friendly home cooking class in Tokyo! Soak up the curry-making experience and develop lifelong cooking skills along the way. End on a tasty note by enjoying your handmade meal.
