Yuzu and Citrus Private Tours in Japan 2017-2018
In seasons, squeeze a citrus detour in your Japan itinerary
Candid pictures of November 2016 private Yuzu Tour in Kôchi prefecture.
Japan, a citrus paradise for you to discover
Japan is still a largely unknown citrus paradise. Citrus, like wine in other countries, is the perfect confidential pretext to explore rural territories untouched by the currently growing touristic boom, visit orchards, share wonderful time with the growers and people involved, tour the markets and taste the food and traditional culture. This includes tasting the good life in secluded shrines, saké and lesser known beverage and food factories, craft ateliers and encounters with the people who sustain the countryside slow life. Fresh yuzu in Autumn is currently the darling of stared chefs in the Western kitchens, but there are dozens of lesser known citrus from acid to very sweet orange varieties to enjoy from October to May.
The Yuzu Tour was at the origin of Nextaroma. It was featured at an early stage over the Japan National Tourism Organization London office web newsletter and received coverage in the city daily METRO.
Tours are premium experiences, only made to order, and come with a short seasonal window of opportunity. Key regions are located on the Shikoku island starting from Kôchi and Ehimé prefectures down to small islands, and further south, but in seasons, day tours can be organized to orchards located in Western Tokyo or very close-by territories.
Also see: Land of Yuzu - A visual survey of the yuzu fruit in Japan.
When to visit Japan for citrus
Yuzu and gastronomy private tours for touristic or professional purposes are available on-demand only from end of October to mid-December.
Oranges private tours are available on-demand only from February to May.
Largely unknown even in Japan varieties in Okinawa are to be discovered as soon as August.
In seasons, squeeze a citrus tour of one to three nights in your next Japan itinerary.
Oranges private tours are available on-demand only from February to May.
Largely unknown even in Japan varieties in Okinawa are to be discovered as soon as August.
In seasons, squeeze a citrus tour of one to three nights in your next Japan itinerary.
Where to discover citrus in Japan
Citrus are very common sight from Tokyo down to the tip of the archipelago, but especially conentrated on Shikoku island and the Kyushu territory. Yuzu is a specialty of Kôchi prefecture on Shikoku island but can also be found in much smaller volume in and around Tokyo.
The prime recommended destinations are Kôchi and Ehime prefectures, both located on Shikoku island, that is a mere 1:30 flight from Tokyo, less than an hour from the Osaka-Kyoto district, or a few hours of train away from Okayama.
The shortest Yuzu Tour in November is a one day experience but we recommend a minimum of two nights.
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The prime recommended destinations are Kôchi and Ehime prefectures, both located on Shikoku island, that is a mere 1:30 flight from Tokyo, less than an hour from the Osaka-Kyoto district, or a few hours of train away from Okayama.
The shortest Yuzu Tour in November is a one day experience but we recommend a minimum of two nights.
Inquire.
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