Hong Kong & Japan Culinary Journey 2026

Board your overnight flight to Hong Kong.

Upon arrival in Hong Kong, transfer as a group from the airport to your hotel for check-in.

Enjoy a full day at leisure. Travellers are free to explore the city using their city pass.

With the Go City Pass, you can easily explore Hong Kong’s top highlights, including an authentic Peking duck lunch, the Ngong Ping 360 cable car and village, and the famous Peak Tram. You can also enjoy a Lamma Island hiking tour, discover local traditions through a hands-on tea tasting or brewing experience and more — all with the flexibility of one convenient pass.

This evening, enjoy a dinner at The Demon Celebrity restaurant.

At this Michelin-starred restaurant, this is where elegant Cantonese flavors meet bold Sichuan zest, delivering a dining experience that is both refined and adventurous.

Another day at leisure to explore the city with your city pass.
In the afternoon, transfer with the group to Central Harbour Event Space to attend the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival.

After the event, travellers may choose to explore further on their own or return to the hotel independently (no return transfer provided).

Tonight, transfer to Bo Innovation, a 2 Michelin-starred restaurant for a unique dining experience.
Step into the world of Chef Alvin Leung — MasterChef Canada judge and the renowned “Demon Chef”—where his award-winning “X-treme Chinese” cuisine reimagines classic dishes with molecular artistry and bold creativity for an unforgettable culinary journey.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Osaka, Japan. Upon arrival at Osaka Airport and after collecting your luggage, meet your guide for a transfer to your hotel
in Kyoto.
In the evening, take a guided walking tour of the Gion District and Hanamikoji Street, renowned for traditional restaurants and teahouses dating back to the Edo period. You may even catch a glimpse of a maiko or geisha as they pass by.

Tonight’s dinner will be at Sushi Matsumoto, a 1 Michelin-starred sushi restaurant.

Start your morning with a guided walking tour of Nishiki Market, sampling some of Kyoto’s best street food. Afterward, transfer to the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest to enjoy the calm and serenity of its towering bamboo groves.

For dinner, indulge in a Michelin Guide omakase experience at Etto Restaurant, where Italian and Japanese flavors harmoniously come together.

After breakfast, visit a sake museum and factory, including a sake tasting to discover the craft behind Japan’s famous rice wine. Continue your day in Kyoto with visits to two of its most well-known landmarks. Start at Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its long rows of red torii gates. Then head to Kinkakuji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion, which stands out with its gold-covered exterior reflected in the surrounding pond.

Tonight’s dinner is a daring culinary experience at a local izakaya (Japanese pub) where fugu (blowfish) is served. Prepared only by licensed chefs who undergo rigorous exams, this delicacy is safe and thrilling — feel free to ask to see the chef’s certification.

Begin your day with a visit to a green tea farm on the outskirts of the city. Learn about tea processing and enjoy fresh, locally harvested tea.
Next, visit Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in central Kyoto. Continue your exploration of Japan’s tea culture with a traditional Tea Ceremony
experience.

This evening, enjoy a traditional Japanese dinner accompanied by a captivating performance by a Maiko (Geisha apprentice) — an experience once reserved for nobles.

Experience a full day food tour in Osaka, exploring some of the city’s most iconic culinary spots. Start at Kuromon Market, known for offering some of the freshest ingredients and food stalls in the Kansai region. Continue to Shinsekai, a district with a retro vibe and relaxed local feel.

The tour then takes you to Shinsaibashi Dotonbori, a lively area known for its food culture and shopping. Here, you’ll have free time to shop for souvenirs and specialty goods.

Wrap up the day with a highlight: an authentic Kobe beef dinner at Kobe Beef Uma Dotonbori, where skilled chefs will prepare and cook this highly prized beef right at your table.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to Osaka Airport for your return flight to Canada.