San Sebastian
Tokyo Food Scene
Tokyo Food Scene
San Sebastian

"World-class bites, Basque style"

World Famous

Tokyo Food Scene

Japan

More Michelin stars than any other city. From street ramen to kaiseki, Tokyo is the world's culinary capital.

European Alternative

San Sebastian

Spain

The highest concentration of Michelin stars per capita in the world. The birthplace of pintxos, with beaches to match. A tiny Basque city punching way above its weight.

By train

Why These Two?

Both are world-leading food destinations with incredible density of Michelin-starred restaurants and vibrant street food cultures.

Tokyo Food Scene

Tokyo Food Scene

San Sebastian

San Sebastian

Photo · Unsplash

Photo · Unsplash

The True Cost

Average prices from London

World

Tokyo Food Scene

flight

Europe

San Sebastian

train

Ticket priceIndicative average
€813
€239
Distance
9,560 km
921 km
Travel time
18h 1m12h 1m flying + 6h airport & transfers
11h 26mincl. transfers, door-to-door
CO₂ per personSource: CE Delft STREAM
1.8t
26kg
True priceTicket + estimated hidden social & ecological costs
€1042
€244

€798

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True price reflects hidden social and ecological costs such as CO₂ and air pollution.

1.8t

Less CO₂

99%

Emission reduction

Prices are market averages, not lowest fares. Hidden costs based on CE Delft external-cost factors.

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Estimates from London, adjusted for current fuel prices

San Sebastian

by train · 921km

from €120

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