*2010 MasterChef winner* **Adam Liaw to Escort "Ultimate Japan Food Tour" with JTB in November 2011**
JTB Australia Events department is the proud organiser of the *Ultimate Japan Food Tour *departing Sydney 19 November 2011.
*Event Brief*
Adam Liaw, 2010 Master Chef winner is joining forces with the best brands in the Japan Tourism industry to showcase the magnificent destination and Mecca of divine degustation – JAPAN. The tour is designed to give a much needed boost to an ailing tourism industry that is recovering from the March 11 disasters that directly affected the north eastern coast of Japan but has reverberated across this large nation and led to a massive decrease in tourist numbers even though most of Japan's main sightseeing spots are no where near the disaster struck area.
Adam will host this gastronomic journey that will take participants from the Japanese north island of Hokkaido to the southern regions of the main island of Honshu visiting some of the most spectacular scenic sights and indulging in the most amazing culinary delights that the land of the Rising Sun has to offer.
The culinary experience begins in Sydney when clients board their Japan bound Qantas Flight seated in *business class* and treated to their Neil Perry inspired meal, the journey continues for 16 glorious days of luxurious comfort in Hilton Hotels, Japanese traditional inns, first class bullet train travel, privately chartered luxury coaches and visits to the restaurants of the legendary *Iron Chefs Hiroyuki Sakai* and *Kenichi Chen*. Master Classes with Adam Liaw will also feature in the tour as will visits to the world's largest fish market – Tsukiji, local specialist fresh Japanese produce farms and boutique restaurants for participants to receive a truly quintessential Japanese experience.
Joining Adam on the tour will be *Simon Thomsen* – renowned restaurant critic and Ex Iron Chef Australia judge, on hand to impart his knowledge of the food and wine encountered (especially the Sake) to the participants that will be thoroughly engaged with this tour from start to finish.
Tour highlights include
– Master Classes with Adam Liaw.
– Degustation menus at the restaurants of Japanese *Iron Chefs* *Hiroyuki Sakai* and *Kenichi Chen.*
– Small group dine arounds with Adam Liaw and Simon Thomsen in Tokyo and Osaka, visiting boutique Japanese food stalls/restaurants.
– Exclusive party in Kanga-An Temple, previously the household of the Imperial Family in Kyoto.
– Exclusive Ryokan (Tradition Japanese Inn) and Onsen(Natural hot spring)experience.
Arranging and escorting the tour is Japan's leading tour operator JTB.
With 99 years of excellence in arranging Japan travel, the tour participants will experience the highest quality service and style. JTB National Sales and Promotion manager will be the tour escort ensuring the tour operates and delivers an experience beyond customers wildest expectations.
The Hosts, the tour organiser and the corporate supporters of the tour
-*Qantas* *and* *Hilton* all share the unparalleled Japanese commitment to the eternal pursuit of perfection and the result will be a positive boost for this recovering nation and an unforgettable experience for the very limited number of lucky participants that the tour can accommodate.
Tour Duration: 15Nights/16days, Departing 19 Nov 2011 returning 04 Dec 2011
Package cost : $11,999*pp twin share inclusive of *Business Class airfares*and *taxes* on *Qantas Airways*, deluxe accommodation at *Hilton properties*, most meals and much more …
*Terms and conditions apply
Maximum group size : 30 participants
Tour website: www.ironchefevent.com.au
Enquiries & Reservations: 1800 105 451
Issued by JTB Australia 12.08.2011
