Zenbu’s extraordinary culinary culture tours of Japan are designed & hosted by renowned food & travel writer & passionate Japanophile, Jane Lawson

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CURRENT TOURS AT A GLANCE

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ZENBU KYO-ZA

Kyoto, Kanazawa and Noto Peninsula

15 days / 12-26 JANUARY 2024

BOOKINGS NOW CLOSED

But don’t despair – we’ll be back shortly with details for this tour in 2025!

ZENBU KYO-RYORI

Kyoto Food Tour with Chef Peter Gilmore

12 days / 10 – 21 MAY 2024

Bookings now open !

ZENBU HIGASHI-JIMA

Shikoku and the Seto Art Islands

Bookings are now closed for November 2023 but you’re welcome to look at the itinerary! Pricing for 2024 will soon be available.

18 days / 13 – 30 NOVEMBER 2024

COMING SOON

Request an itinerary here!

Or email Jane Lawson directly janelawsonfood@bigpond.com.au

*Zenbu Tours / exceptional & authentic.

Tastemakers, places, culture & heritage.

Each small-group tour is immersive, inspiring & connected…. but also relaxed & a lot of fun. All Zenbu tours feature luxurious accommodations with wonderful hospitality, private transport, spectacular food & drink experiences, plus unlimited visual & sensory feasts. We deep dive into local culture, enjoying regional specialities & connecting with place & people.

If you aren’t already in love with Japan, you soon will be.

Spending time in Kyoto with Jane gave me a deeper insight into the Japanese culture. The Japanese emphasis on beautiful presentation and how they represent nature and the seasons have been an almost subconscious influence on me. Because of Jane's experience and network I had greater access to the culture.
Peter Gilmore
Executive Chef
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Quay Restaurant, Sydney
I can safely say that no-one designs and runs a better small-group foodie tour than Jane Lawson! Huge effort and knowledge is brought to bear in finding the very best experiences, and it’s all done with great personal charm and care from Jane and Gerard. Highly recommended!
Alison Lansley
Victoria
I had a wonderful time exploring Kyoto with Jane and experiencing its many delights. Jane is an intelligent, articulate and above all warm woman with a great knowledge of the city and its customs. She went out of her way to ensure that all the group had a wonderful time, providing both structure and free time to explore on our own.
Lynne Jackson

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