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- Japanese
- English
The Echizen region of Fukui Prefecture has been designated as one of the "Six Ancient Kilns of Japan," and is well known for Echizen lacquerware, pottery, and cutlery. Come and try to make your own sake cup with the guidance of a craftsperson. Afterwards, go onto taste the region's traditional dishes at a soba restaurant and modern bar, try sake at a local sake brewery, and visit a chest-making workshop.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet in front of the dinosaur monument at the east exit of Fukui Station.
This tour ends at JR Echizen Takefu station, NOT included transportation from JR Echizen Takefu station to Fukui or Tsuruga station. If you will back to Fukui or Tsuruga station, please buy the ticket by your self.
Itinerary
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1
Visit Ryusengama, where Echizen Usukuchi cups are made This time, I will make my own sake cup.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Juwari Soba Daikonsha in Echizen Pottery Village You can enjoy soba made by hand by the host.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3
Katayama Sake Brewery, a 250-year-old sake brewery Learn about the process of making sake on a sake brewery tour
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4
At the Koyanagi Tansu store, you can tour an actual chest of drawers making workshop. You can enjoy the world of chest of drawers filled with local techniques.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5
Uotome's restaurant bar has a modern atmosphere. Katayama Sake Brewery's sake and Ootome's original snacks are exquisite.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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