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Discover Handa, a hidden gem in Aichi—just 30 minutes from Chubu Centrair Airport by car and 40 minutes from Nagoya by train or car.
Known for its rich fermentation culture, Handa offers an authentic alternative to Japan’s crowded tourist spots.
Your tour begins along the historic Handa Canal, lined with traditional black-walled storehouses reflecting the city’s history.
Next, step inside a preserved traditional residence. Here, you’ll taste five types of vinegar and learn what makes each one unique.
After the tasting, browse local miso, soy sauce, and other aged Japanese seasonings known for their rich UMAMI—ideal as gifts.
To finish, enjoy a stroll through Handa’s streets, with stops such as a sake museum and local wagashi shops.
This mix of flavor, history, and scenery makes Handa a memorable destination for food lovers.
*This tour is operated in collaboration with Handa Tourist Association.
*Please inform us in advance if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide, holding a sign with your name, will be waiting for you near the ticket gate at JR Handa Station. (Please note that this is not Meitetsu Chita Handa Station.)
Itinerary
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1
Meet your guide at JR Handa Station and take a short walk to the Handa Canal, where rows of traditional storehouses with black walls create a distinctly historic and atmospheric setting.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Visit a beautifully preserved historical Japanese residence. Taste five types of vinegar and discover their unique characteristics in this authentic setting. After the tasting, browse and purchase miso, soy sauce, and other umami-rich seasonings made in this region known for its long-standing fermentation culture.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Enjoy a relaxing stroll through Handa’s streets, visiting food-related spots such as a sake museum and long-standing wagashi (Japanese sweets) shops.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Do you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions?
- If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please inform us in advance by specifying the details.
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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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