Modern Japan is a global economic powerhouse, defined by neon-lit cities, cutting-edge technology, and high-speed bullet trains that link the nation with remarkable efficiency. Innovation drives every sector—including agriculture—where precision, data, and advanced systems are integral to food production.

Beyond the cities lies a very different landscape. Japan’s countryside is a mosaic of carefully tended rice paddies, tea-covered hills, vegetable farms, orchards, and livestock enterprises, all shaped by limited land, diverse climates, and generations of farming knowledge. Here, tradition and modern science work side by side, from centuries-old cultivation practices to high-tech greenhouses and urban farming systems.

This balance between progress and tradition is central to the tour. As we travel through Japan, we will explore both its dynamic cities and its productive rural regions, gaining insight into how agriculture underpins the nation’s food culture, economy, and way of life. The journey reveals how Japanese farmers combine innovation, efficiency, and deep respect for the land to meet the demands of a modern society.

Tour Highlights:

Explore Japan through the lens of agriculture, food, culture, and innovation on this immersive 16-night journey, staying throughout in comfortable 4-star hotels.

Visit a wide range of agricultural and horticultural enterprises, including Wagyu cattle operations, tea plantations, rice production, and intensive vegetable farming. Discover greenhouse and urban farming systems that form part of Tokyo’s innovative Urban Agriculture Movement.

Experience Japan’s vibrant food supply chain with visits to Tokyo’s colourful wholesale markets, bustling with fish, flowers, fruit, and vegetables. Wander through Tokyo’s famous Kappabashi District, home to more than 170 specialist kitchenware and hospitality supply shops.

Cultural highlights include four unforgettable days in historic Kyoto, the cultural heart of Japan, rich in temples, traditions, and heritage. Reflect on history with a visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and Park.

Enjoy nature and iconic landscapes with a visit to the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, where wild macaques bathe in natural hot springs. Relax in the Hakone Hot Springs region and cruise Lake Ashi, taking in stunning views of Mount Fuji