Itinerary
Culinary Trails: Sake, Seafood, and Ramen
9 days · 24 stops · ¥120,000–¥180,000
Discover the rich flavors of Japan through sake breweries in Niigata, fresh seafood in Kanazawa, and the ramen delights of Sapporo.
Days
Day 1
Schedule
Day 01 of 09Land at HND · Mon, Oct 5 · from JFK · 1 traveler
Stay
Tokyo · 1 night
Mon, Oct 5 → Tue, Oct 6 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
Stay ~1h 30m
The Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art is a unique cultural institution that showcases contemporary art in harmony with the surrounding rural landscape.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Echigo-Tsumari & Yuzawa · Day 2
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Kanazawa & Noto · Days 3–5
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Sapporo & Otaru · Days 6–9
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
01 / 09
Trip budget · お見積り
¥15,000–¥27,000 / person / day
¥135,000–¥245,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 23 travel legs and 8 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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Sleep in a centuries-old ryokan. Tatami floors, onsen, and a 7-course kaiseki.
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