Katsuyama Fermentation Heritage Tour

Name: Katsuyama Fermentation Heritage Tour
Brand: Viator
Price: 229.95 USD
Availability: InStock

6 hoursJapanese, EnglishBook 2 days aheadOkayama Prefecture, Japan

From

$230

At “TSUJIHONTEN” sake Brewery, savor an exclusive tasting that contrasts the region’s soft and moderately hard waters, paired with the refined depth of sake born from this terroir. Lunch is served at “NISHIKURA”, a renovated 100-year-old sake storehouse, where each dish highlights theartistry of fermentation. A guided walk through the Katsuyama Town Preservation District and interaction with skilled artisans will allow you to experience the cultural richness and quiet elegance of Maniwa's fermentation traditions.

What makes this tour unique An Elegant Journey into the Living Heritage of Fermentation In Katsuyama, where the clear waters of the Asahi River meet the timeless beauty of a historic castletown, fermentation has been nurtured for centuries. Visit “Maniwa Fermentation's,” a town where diverse food culture born from differences in water, techniques that continue to be preserved, and rich nature and traditions live.

Included

Guide fee
Tour and experience fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meals

Not included

Transportation costs to the meeting place
drinks at lunch

What you'll do

Historical Katsuyama Town Conservation Area
Katsuyama, Maniwa, Japan
Katsuyama flourished as a post town and castle town on the Izumo Kaido road. It has been designated as a "Preserved Streetscape District" due to the old townscape with white walls and lattice windows that still remains. In recent years, it has been called the "Town of Noren," with colorful "noren" (traditional Japanese curtains) displayed at the eaves of each house. A guide will explain its history.
30 minAdmission included
Explanation of the history of Gozen-shu Brewery Tsuji Honten, its unique sake br
ewing methods, and the mechanism of fermentation. Includes a tasting comparison of soft and hard water, and sake tasting.
1 hourAdmission included
Lunch and shopping at a restaurant directly managed by a sake brewery, featuring a special fermented lunch
1h 15mAdmission included
A rare factory tour at a brewery established in 1888, producing vinegar, miso, and soy sauce
Introduction to the activities of "Maniwa Hakko's," a group of diverse businesses connected by fermentation.
1 hour

Meeting and pickup

1 location

Pickup details

A guide holding a “Katsuyama Fermentation Heritage Tour” sticker will be waiting in front of the ticket gates at JR Chugoku Katsuyama Station.

Good to know

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Natto is strictly prohibited when visiting a sake brewery. Please refrain from eating it for about a week beforehand.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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