Cultural Experience and Local Sake Lunch in Koriyama Nara

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3 hours 20 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Stroll Through a Historic Castle Town
Explore the streets of Koriyama, where the atmosphere of the Edo period still remains, guided by a local expert.

Hands-On Indigo Dyeing Workshop
Learn the history and techniques of traditional indigo dyeing inside a preserved townhouse, and create your own hand-dyed handkerchief to take home.

Experience Japanese Festival Culture
Try goldfish scooping, a nostalgic and fun festival game enjoyed by both children and adults in Japan.

Taste Local Cuisine with Sake Pairing
Choose from three restaurant styles—traditional Japanese, sushi, or Western-style café—each served with seasonal Nara sake (or a soft drink or beer option).

Relaxed and Flexible Itinerary
Enjoy the guided cultural experiences in a small group, then take your time over lunch and return at your own pace.

What's Included

10 goldfish scooping experiences, part of the festival culture.
Learn indigo dyeing techniques, design your own pattern and take home a dyed handkerchief.
Local Sake Lunch – Choose your lunch from one of three selected restaurants, each offering dishes that pair perfectly with local sake.
This fee covers the guided tour from the meeting point to the indigo dyeing experience, goldfish scooping experience, and local sake lunch restaurant.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please gather at the ticket gate exit of JR Koriyama Station at 9:40.

End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Indigo Dyeing Workshop – Learn about the history and traditional techniques of indigo dyeing inside a townhouse preserved since the Edo period. Create your own original hand-dyed handkerchief to take home.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Goldfish Scooping – You can experience the summer tradition of Japan, the culture of festival stalls.

    30 minutes • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for vegetarians, vegans, or those with allergies.
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Full-day Tours
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours

Cancellation Policy

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

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