If you’re not already in love with Japan, you soon will be.
Japan tours for people who don’t do tours.
Zenbu Travel’s immersive, luxurious cuisine and culture tours of Japan are designed and hosted by Japan specialist food and travel writer Jane Lawson.
Jane fell in love with Japan more than four decades ago. She founded Zenbu Travel in 2013 to share her knowledge, experience and long-nurtured connections with travellers seeking deeper culinary and cultural journeys through Japan.
Known for her warmth, humour and attention to detail, Jane personally develops and hosts every scheduled Zenbu tour. Keeping our groups genuinely small opens the door to private homes, intimate restaurants, galleries, workshops and artisan ateliers, while allowing us to look after every guest with thoughtful, personal care.
Every tour features carefully considered arrangements, beautiful accommodation, private transport, memorable food and drink experiences, generous hospitality and ample time to absorb the places we visit.
No two Zenbu itineraries are ever the same.
Upcoming tours
November 2026: Shikoku and the Setouchi Islands — SOLD OUT
January 2027: Winter Wonderland -Kyoto, Kanazawa and Noto — SOLD OUT
February 2027: 11 Senses – A Deeply Local Kyoto Cultural Retreat — ONLY THREE PLACES REMAINING
***Must be booked and paid in full by 10 October 2026 !!
May 2027: Kyushu—Roads of Tea & Clay — PLACES AVAILABLE
Please use the contact form for enquiries about these tours or:
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Future Zenbu tours
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Highly personalised, detailed self-guided itineraries
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Online Japan travel consultations
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Private guided tours
We hope to share Japan with you one day—in whichever way works best for you.
PS – Apologies – we’ve been rather swamped of late – tour pages will be updated soon!
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