Katsuyama Fermentation Heritage Tour

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6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

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.

What's Included

Guide fee
Tour and experience fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meals
Transportation costs to the meeting place
drinks at lunch

Meeting and pickup

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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Lunch and shopping at a restaurant directly managed by a sake brewery, featuring a special fermented lunch.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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.
Supplied by 真庭観光局

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Sake Tasting
Sake Brewery Tour
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

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

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