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Discover genuine Japanese sake in Niigata. This private sake-tasting experience offers the chance to learn all about the fundamentals of sake and experience authentic Japanese history, customs, and culture. As you sip sake and enjoy its rich flavors, a Kikisake-shi (sake sommelier) will teach you all about the process of making sake and about the deep connection between sake and the Japanese people.
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Private Japanese Sake Tasting Lecture in Niigata
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Taste Kanazawa’s Local Delicacies Try fresh sushi, croquettes, and other seasonal street foods at Omicho Market — known as “Kanazawa’s Kitchen.” Explore the Traditional Geisha District Wander through the charming Higashi Chaya with its wooden teahouses, gold-leaf shops, and cozy sake bars. Perfect Photo Opportunities Capture Instagram-worthy shots in hidden alleys and at scenic spots only locals know. ️ Friendly Local Guide Your guide will share fun stories about Kanazawa’s culture and daily life — easy to understand even if English isn’t your first language! ✨ Small Group Experience Enjoy a relaxed and personal tour with plenty of time to eat, chat, and explore at your own pace.
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Kanazawa Flavors & Culture Walk: Omicho Market & Geisha District
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Join a fully hands-on Japanese cooking class at a long-established culinary school just 3 minutes from Kanazawa Station. This is not a demonstration—each guest cooks every dish with clear, personal guidance. You’ll learn practical skills you can recreate at home, including sushi shaping, making dashi, fluffy rolled omelets, and Jibuni, a Kanazawa specialty with samurai-era roots. We also share the cultural background of each dish. We use fresh, seasonal ingredients, including premium seafood from Omicho Market, trusted by top local restaurants. Real-time AI translation on a large screen ensures smooth communication in English. Please note: Vegan diets and guests avoiding fish-based dashi cannot be accommodated. Please inform us of other dietary restrictions at booking, as same-day changes are not possible.
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Kanazawa: Sushi & Japanese Cooking at a 56-Year Cooking School
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Guests will journey deep into the hidden region of Nagano known as Akiyamago, a remote mountain valley rich in natural beauty and cultural heritage. Here, they’ll soak in one of the wildest open-air hot springs in Nagano, where the healing waters bubble up directly from the riverbed — a rare and unforgettable experience. Important Note: The outdoor hot spring may be unavailable during bad weather if the river overflows. In that case, we’ll visit a local indoor onsen instead. The tour also includes a taste of tradition with a hearty bear meat hot pot lunch, called "Kumanabe", a local specialty passed down through generations. On the way back to Iiyama Station, we’ll stop by a local sake brewery, where guests can enjoy tasting some of Nagano’s finest rice wine. Akiyamago is usually closed off in winter due to extreme snowfall that even surpasses ski resorts, but we operate guided car tours to this remote area.
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A Secret Wild Outdoor Bath Rotenburo experience from NAGANO
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Discover the charm of Kanazawa after dark on this Night Walk & Izakaya Tour with a friendly local guide. Walk through beautifully illuminated streets, hidden alleys, and atmospheric neighborhoods that show a different side of the city at night. Along the way, your guide will share stories about Kanazawa’s history, culture, and local life, while taking you to scenic and photo-worthy spots often missed by tourists. After the walk, enjoy an authentic izakaya experience at carefully selected local restaurants loved by residents. Your guide will explain the menu, recommend dishes and drinks, and help you order with ease. Taste classic Japanese favorites such as yakitori, fresh seafood, and local specialties, along with sake or craft beer, in a relaxed atmosphere. This small-group tour is ideal for solo travelers, couples, friends, and families, and is perfect for both first-time and repeat visitors. Please note: Food and drinks are not included and should be paid on-site.
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Kanazawa Night Walk and Izakaya Tour with Local Guide
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Discover a Hidden Sake Lab and Create Your Own Signature Blend Step into a hidden corner of a sake brewery for a rare, behind-the-scenes experience. You’ll explore the post-fermentation blending process, a special part of sake making rarely experienced, even by locals. Hosted by a WSET Level 3–certified brewery guide, you’ll craft your own personalized sake blend. Finish your bottle by painting a kanji character on the label that reflects your blend’s personality. Take home a one-of-a-kind bottle created by you. Creative, immersive, and unforgettable.
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Sake Blending Experience : Craft Your Own Signature Sake
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Delve into the rich flavors of Japanese sake with this private tasting experience at the renowned NOGUCHI NAOHIKO Sake Institute. Set in the tranquil TOUAN tasting room, this 3.5-hour journey offers a unique blend of sake tasting and culinary delights. Sample five limited-edition sakes paired with carefully selected snacks while enjoying the serene scenery reminiscent of a traditional tea room. An English-speaking guide will accompany you, ensuring a personalized experience. Ideal for sake enthusiasts and those seeking a unique cultural outing in Japan. - Private tasting experience in a serene tea room atmosphere - Sample five exclusive limited edition sakes - English-speaking guide and private transportation included - Minimum of 2 participants required for the tour to operate
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Gastronomic Sake Tasting Experience from Kanazawa or Komatsu
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Beyond Kanazawa – Discover the Hidden Foundations of the Kaga Domain Step beyond central Kanazawa and uncover the cultural roots behind the Kaga Domain’s prosperity. With comfortable transport and a local guide, visit places not easily accessible on your own. A highlight is a visit to Asano Taiko, a world-renowned drum maker with over 400 years of history. Observe craftsmanship, enjoy a live performance, and take part in a hands-on drumming experience. These traditions originate from samurai armor techniques and are symbolized by Kanazawa Station’s Tsuzumi Gate. The tour concludes with dining at a restored sake brewery restaurant. Enjoy seasonal cuisine paired with local sake, including Kaga no Kikuzake, once favored by feudal lords. Through food and sake, gain insight into the local resources behind Kanazawa’s culture. Ideal for travelers seeking a deeper cultural experience beyond sightseeing.
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Kanazawa Premium : World-Class Taiko & Sake Brewery Dining
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Kubota Liquor Store is a long-established liquor store that was founded in 1914 (Taisho 3), and is the first place you should visit if you want to buy Fukui's local sake in Sabae. Here guests will get to taste locally made sakes in special lacquered glasses. Guests can try junmai sake, daiginjo sake, or both depending on the plan. Glasses for junmai sake have a wide opening so that you can enjoy the full flavor of junmai sake, whereas glasses for daiginjo sake have a slightly narrower opening to trap the aroma and has depth to its shape which is its characteristic. This experience is perfect for those who love sake as they will get in try local sake in a unique way.
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Experience Tasting Fukui's Local Sake in Lacquered Glasses
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Gain a deeper appreciation for the beauty of Japanese tradition as you journey through Inami, a town that's practically a museum of wood sculptures. You'll visit historic Zuisenji Temple and stop by a carver's studio. You'll carve your own wooden sake cup with real tools under the guidance of a master—an experience like no other. You'll savor a fine Japanese lunch in a traditional home and tour the earthen brewhouse of the Wakakoma Sake Brewery, where you'll have a chance to sample local sake in the wooden cup you created. With an English-speaking guide-interpreter to accompany you every step of the way, you can enjoy your journey with peace of mind. Inquire about an experience today.
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Half Day Private Tour in Inami with a Local Guide
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This special journey explores the traditional performing arts and sake brewing of Etchu Yatsuo, which developed as a merchant culture distinct from the samurai cultures of Kanazawa and Takayama. It is a private tour starting from Etchu Yatsuo Station on the JR Takayama Line.
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A Journey Through Traditional Performing Arts and Sake Culture
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Echizen washi paper, which boasts a history of over 1500 years, is a traditional craft that Fukui is proud of, and is used for labels of sake and whiskey due to its beauty and strength. After learning about sake brewing at one of Fukui's leading sake breweries, Symphony Yoshida Sake Brewery, where you can experience the Eiheiji terroir, the source of sake brewing that makes use of Fukui's climate, you can experience making a washi label for sake using sake lees and rice husks at Igarashi Seishi, a long-established Echizen washi paper workshop famous for its food paper, which has been in business for over 100 years. Create a one-of-a-kind sake bottle with your own original washi label and experience the charm of sake even more deeply. Why not enjoy a special experience that can only be had here, where you can experience Fukui's culture and artisanal skills?
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Sake Tasting and Making Your Own Washi Sake Label
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This private and customizable tour for Niigata is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.
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Niigata Private Customizable Full Day Tour
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・Interaction with sake producers ・Experience local culture ・Receive omotenashi hospitality from the Ryokan from the Ryokan Okami
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Awara Sake Tasting Love and Stories by the Okami Brewers
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Experience the differences in water, the fundamental ingredient of Japanese sake. An interactive plan with the sake brewery staff. A special explanation of the sake brewing process will be provided.
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Essence of Sake Shikomi Mizu Brewing Water at Obama Shuzo
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Discover the ancient history of Japanese sake (or rice wine) which dates back to at least 700 AD. Originally only consumed at religious ceremonies, sake was believed to connect individuals to the divine realm. For nearly a millenuim, sake was produced by shrines and temples all over the country. Even now, it is one of the primary offerings to the Shinto gods. Become a part of this rich tradition by tasting the elixir of the Japanese gods in the heart of a Shinto shrine. Learn firsthand the deliciousness of Niigata sake amidst the serene ambiance where tranquility and the essence of the divine converge.