Fukushima Kitakata Guided Tour: Sake & Storehouse Heritage Walk

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5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 2 more

Immerse yourself in Kitakata’s rich cultural landscape—sustained by the crystal-clear spring waters of Mount Iide—through guided exploration and authentic exchanges with local residents.

【HIGHLIGHT】
• Learn about Kitakata’s history and brewing heritage from the 12th-generation owner of a traditional soy sauce brewery with over 270 years of history.
• Visit a historic sake brewery founded in 1790 that has won multiple Gold Awards at the Japan Sake Awards, and enjoy one complimentary premium sake tasting of a competition-entry sake or a rare variety, normally offered for an additional fee.
• Connect with the local community through guided town walks and engaging conversations led by a knowledgeable local guide who knows Kitakata inside and out.

What's Included

・One complimentary premium sake tasting of a competition-entry sake or a rare variety.
Guide Fee
Round-trip transportation to the venue
Lunch expenses
Personal expenses for souvenirs, food, and drinks.
Additional premium tastings are available for an additional fee.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

JR Kitakata Station Machidashita, Kitakata-shi, Fukushima Access： Tokyo Station / Sendai Station→ (Tohoku Shinkansen) → Koriyama → (Banetsu West Line) → Aizu-Wakamatsu → (Banetsu West Line) → Kitakata Station.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    [10:15] Meet and registration at JR Kitakata Station

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    [10:45] Visit and tour of Wakaki Shoten (traditional soy sauce brewery) Visit a 250-year-old soy sauce brewery and experience a traditional wooden storehouse still in use. Learn how local water and historical trade routes helped shape Kitakata’s brewing culture. [11:30] Lunch featuring locally sourced ingredients

    1 hour 45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    [12:30] Walking tour of Kitakata (stops at cafés and local shops) Fureai Street Walk along a historic street once connecting Aizuwakamatsu and Yonezawa, lined with traditional kura storehouses and long-established shops. Visitors can stop in and interact with local shop owners.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Yamatogawa Sake Brewery Northern Climate Museum

    [14:00] Visit to Kitakatafudokan at Yamatogawa Sake Brewery (sake tasting available) Yamatogawa Sake Brewery Kitakatafudokan Explore historic sake storehouses and learn the philosophy of sake brewing—“great sake begins with great rice.” A tasting of local spring water highlights Kitakata’s natural cycle of snow, water, and culture.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    [15:15] Tour concludes at JR Kitakata Station Note: As this program is designed as a walking tour, transportation will primarily be on foot.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Attractive JAPAN

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Sake Tasting
Sake Brewery Tour
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

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