Affordable Luxury Tour Exclusives
- Limited to 24 pampered Tour Members
- A more relaxed pace of touring
- Upgraded hotels and meals
- Minimum 2 nights at each hotel
- Sake, beer, and soft drinks with all included dinners
- Green car seats on the shinkansen bullet train
2027 Shibata City Organic Rice HARVESTING Plus Tokyo Shopping
Niigata, Yamagata & Miyagi Prefectures
Harvest your very own organic rice in the heart of Niigata Prefecture! Your organic Koshihikari rice will be delivered to Honolulu in the winter!!
Enjoy your choice of Japan Airlines’ Economy, Premium Economy, or the affordable luxury of Business class service. Premium Economy class customers will begin their journey with a relaxing visit to JAL’s Sakura Lounge and the Sakura Lounge — Hale for Business class.
- 11 Nights / 13 Days
- 27 Meals (11 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 8 Dinners)
- Escorted from Honolulu
- Includes an English-Speaking Local Guide
Tour Date & Manager:
September 19 – October 01, 2027
Tour Manager: Glenn Leung
Introducing Shibata City, Niigata — “The Rice Capital of Japan!”
Take part in the unforgettable harvest of your very own organic Koshihikari rice! Work alongside local farmers, prepare regional specialties such as onigiri and tonjiru, and discover a different side of Japan on this one-of-a-kind tour. Your rice will later be delivered to Honolulu, creating a lasting — and delicious — souvenir of your journey. Plus, visit one of Japan’s finest natural onsen hot springs, ranked one of the top “100 Best Ryokans and Hotels Chosen by Professionals!”
Visit:
Tokyo, Tsubame-Sanjo, Shibata City, Yonezawa, Kaminoyama Onsen, Sagae, Tendo, Sendai & Matsushima
Tour Highlights:
Tsubame-Sanjo Knife Factory, Kagami Wari, Dinner at Zoshunkaku with Authentic Geisha, Tonton Ichiba, Aumont Sake Brewery, Uesugi Museum, Uesugi Shrine, Uesugi Hojutsutai Show, Dinner at Uesugi Hakushaku-tei, Ai no Busho-tai Performance, Kahokucho Benibana Museum, Cherryland Sagae, Sendai Shopping Arcades, Zuihoden, Matsushima Bay Cruise, Zuiganji, Matsushima Museum, Kanrantei, teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM, Costco & Ameyoko
Hands-On Experiences:
Rice Harvesting, Cooking Local Specialties with Farmers, Grape Picking, Takahata Winery Wine Tasting, Benibana Dyeing, Shogi Piece Painting & Sasa-Kamaboko Grilling
Hotel Accommodations:
Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Marunouchi (1 Night, Tokyo): Directly connected to Tokyo Station, this stylish boutique hotel provides a sophisticated, tranquil hideaway in the heart of Tokyo.
Shiratama No Yu Kahou (3 Nights, Shibata City): Relax in your Japanese-style room that includes a wide veranda and your own private open-air onsen hot spring at this luxurious ryokan (traditional Japanese inn). The ryokan’s large public natural onsen features an indoor bath, sauna, cold water bath, cypress open-air bath, and more. It’s no wonder this ryokan is recognized as the one of the best onsens in ALL of Japan by the “100 Best Ryokans and Hotels Chosen by Professionals.”
Nippon No Yado Koyo (2 Nights, Kaminoyama Onsen): This welcoming ryokan features a traditional ambience with sweeping views of the Zao Mountains. Soak in the skin-beautifying waters in the public onsen hot springs or in your Japanese-Western-style room with its own private semi-open-air onsen hot spring. The ryokan has been elected one of the top 10 of “100 Best Ryokans and Hotels Chosen by Professionals” consecutively for 40 years.
Yoki Matsushima (2 Nights, Matsushima): Located near Matsushima Bay, one of Japan’s Top Three Scenic Views (Nihon Sankei), this luxury hot spring hotel offers guests an unbeatable stay. Enjoy a relaxing soak in your Japanese-Western-style room with its own private open-air onsen hot spring cypress bath with views of the sea and islands to your heart’s content.
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (3 Nights, Tokyo): The hotel is perfectly located for exploring the many delights of Tokyo. Situated just outside Tochomae Station and only a five-minute walk from Shinjuku Station, one of the city’s most popular shopping and entertainment areas, this luxury hotel offers unforgettable experiences that will linger long after your stay. Stay in a Premier Grand Room, where natural aesthetics meet refined luxury and sweeping city views, plus enjoy access to the Club Lounge on the 45th floor.
Non-Stop Travel Exclusives!
Costco Shopping & Food Court: Don’t forget your Costco Membership Card — Fill every inch of your suitcase with Japan‑exclusive Costco finds and your belly with food court favorites you can’t get back home. Think seasonal pizzas, rich Hokkaido soft cream, and other Japan‑only surprises. Costcos in Japan accept cash and international Visa credit and debit cards, so you can shop and snack with ease.
Dinner at Zoshunkaku — With authentic geisha entertainment!
Complete Packages!
Includes Roundtrip Airfare from Honolulu, 11 Nights Hotel, 27 Meals, Tips for Local Tour Guides and Motorcoach Drivers & All Taxes and Fees
JAPAN AIRLINES: CHOICE OF CABINS
Treat yourself to a better vacation!
JAL Economy
$11,888*
JAL Premium Economy
$13,388*
HURRY! Only 6 Seats Available at this Price!!
JAL Business
$15,388*
HURRY! Only 5 Seats Available at this Price!!
Early Booking Discount Per Person
Book by 01/29/27 & SAVE $100*
Book by 03/31/27 & SAVE $50*
*For complete tour details, please view the PDF below.
Call us to reserve your trip today!
Toll-Free: 1-800-551-1226
Honolulu: (808) 593-0700
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