Japan Cruise Tours & Shore Excursions

An Escorted Culinary Adventure and Cruise around Japan

Hosted by Andrew Zimmern

July 27 – August 8, 2026 | 12 Nights | 13 Days

Japan is one of the most extraordinary food cultures on Earth—and this summer, Andrew Zimmern invites you to experience it the way he loves it most: up close, immersive, and deeply personal.

This exclusive, escorted journey blends luxury travel, once-in-a-lifetime food experiences, and an elegant voyage aboard Mitsui Ocean Fuji. Guests will spend seven unforgettable days with 4-time James Beard Award Winner, Andrew Zimmern, in Tokyo and aboard the ship before continuing north to Japan’s legendary summer festivals. This isn’t just tourism. This is total immersion.

Price: $17,500.00

Why Travel with Andrew Zimmern:
Andrew Zimmern doesn’t just visit destinations, he understands them. Known for his curiosity, storytelling, and reverence for culinary tradition, Andrew personally hosts market walks, tastings, dinners, and onboard experiences that reveal the soul of Japanese cuisine and culture. From Tokyo’s legendary markets to regional ports, from intimate dinners to festival-filled streets, Andrew is your guide, host, and fellow traveler.

Pre-Cruise Experience: Prince Park Tower Tokyo

Tokyo & Yokohama | July 27–29, 2026 | Culinary Experience |

Monday, July 27 – Arrival in Tokyo

Guests arrive throughout the afternoon and early evening
Stay at the elegant Prince Park Tower Tokyo, overlooking Tokyo Tower
Enjoy food and beverages across the hotel’s seven restaurants and bars
5:30 PM — Welcome Toast with Andrew Zimmern

Tuesday, July 28 – Markets of Tokyo

Morning guided visit with Andrew Zimmern to Toyosu Market
Traditional tastings in historic Tsukiji
Afternoon at leisure

Wednesday, July 29 – Neighborhoods & Signature Dinner

Morning private bus tour through Tokyo’s diverse dining neighborhoods
Street food stops curated by Andrew
Evening: Andrew Zimmern Hosted dinner at Mikuni Yokohama, featuring cuisine inspired by legendary chef Kiyomi Mikuni.

RESERVATIONS: 1-866-338-9579

Cruise with Andrew Zimmern

Aboard Mitsui Ocean Fuji | July 30–August 2, 2026 | Culinary Experience |

Thursday, July 30 – Embarkation | Yokohama

4:00 PM embarkation aboard Mitsui Ocean Fuji
Casual dinner at Terrace Restaurant Hishiyo or Fuji
8:00 PM — Toast with Andrew Zimmern at Bar 36, inspired by the “36 Views of Mount Fuji”

Friday, July 31 – At Sea: Culinary Immersion

Meet & greet and book signing with Andrew Zimmern
Curated tastings and cultural experiences including:

Japanese whisky and sake, | Sushi workshop
Gin cart and wine pairings | Japanese tea tasting
Kimono dressing ceremony |

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Evening:

Hosted dinner with Andrew Zimmern at the ship’s signature restaurant Hokusai, celebrating Japanese artistry and cuisine, a second dining experience in a restaurant inspired by Kiyomi Mikuni

Saturday, August 1 – Beppu, Japan

Port of call known for dramatic geothermal hot springs
Evening Omakase sushi dinner aboard ship with Andrew Zimmern

Sunday, August 2 – Busan, South Korea

Andrew Zimmern–hosted visit to the iconic Jagalchi Fish Market
Andrew Zimmern departs following the Busan program

Cruise Continues: Japan’s Festival North ~August 3–8, 2026

While Andrew’s hosted portion concludes, the journey continues with extraordinary ports, festivals, and onboard enrichment:

August 3 – At Sea: Culinary classes and tastings
August 4 – Akita: Kantō Festival
August 5 – Aomori: Nebuta Festival
August 6 – Miyako
August 7 – At Sea
August 8 – Yokohama: Disembarkation

Let's Connect

Let’s Chat: 1-866-338-9579

Email:

Albert Hartigan (Partner Marketing):
albert@aghmedia.com

Joe Maloney (Head of Sales):
Joe.maloney@mitsuioceancruises.us

Price: $17,500.00

A Journey Designed for True Culinary & Culture Lovers

Japan’s cuisine is built on precision, seasonality, and respect—for ingredients, for craft, for history. With Andrew Zimmern’s passion and storytelling guiding the way, every meal, market, and moment carries deeper meaning.

This journey is crafted for those who:

Travel for food
Appreciate craftsmanship and tradition
Value access and intimacy
Seek experiences not available to the public

With Andrew Zimmern’s storytelling, expertise, and personal hosting, every meal becomes deeper. Every market becomes a lesson. Every festival becomes unforgettable.

About Andrew Zimmern
Andrew Zimmern is one of the most respected and recognizable voices in global food and travel. A four-time James Beard Award winner, Emmy-winning television personality, chef, author, and cultural storyteller, Zimmern has spent decades exploring how food connects people, history, and place.

Best known as the creator and host of Bizarre Foods, Andrew built a career on curiosity, respect, and a willingness to go far beyond the tourist trail. His work consistently highlights indigenous traditions, regional craftsmanship, and the cultural meaning behind what people eat. That same thoughtful approach carried into later series such as Andrew Zimmern’s Driven by Food and Family Dinner, where food serves as a gateway to human connection.

Japan holds a special place in Andrew’s culinary journey. Across multiple filmed trips for his television shows, he has explored Tokyo’s legendary markets, regional street foods, refined kaiseki traditions, izakaya culture, and the deep discipline that defines Japanese cooking. His time in Japan has consistently focused on craftsmanship, seasonality, and reverence for ingredients—values he openly cites as foundational to his own philosophy of cooking and eating.

Whether on screen or in person, Andrew Zimmern brings insight, humility, and infectious enthusiasm—making every journey not just a trip, but a meaningful exploration of culture through food.