Katsuyama Fermentation Heritage Tour
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Guide fee
- Tour and experience fee
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Meals
What's not
- Transportation costs to the meeting place
- drinks at lunch
Itinerary
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.
Explanation of the history of Gozen-shu Brewery Tsuji Honten, its unique sake brewing methods, and the mechanism of fermentation. Includes a tasting comparison of soft and hard water, and sake tasting.
Lunch and shopping at a restaurant directly managed by a sake brewery, featuring a special fermented lunch.
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- A guide holding a “Katsuyama Fermentation Heritage Tour” sticker will be waiting in front of the ticket gates at JR Chugoku Katsuyama Station.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- 真庭観光局
- 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.
How it compares in Japan, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 97% above the median of the 1684 experiences we list in Japan, outside the cities.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Japan, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
