Hands-on tin sake cup (guinomi) crafting at NOUSAKU Foundry, Takaoka Start your day with a warm welcome from your guide in Kanazawa before heading to Takaoka, Japan’s historic casting town. Join local artisans at the renowned Nousaku foundry and experience hands-on craftsmanship as you mold and polish your very own suzu (tin) sake cup. Learn why tinware softens flavors and enjoy a scenic drive through the majestic Tateyama mountain range, where nature and craft have coexisted for centuries.

Arrive in Shirakawa-go and enjoy panoramic views from the Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observatory Bring your handmade cup to Shirakawa-go and toast with doburoku—a rich, unfiltered sake loved since ancient times. Compare its smooth taste between ceramic and tin cups and discover why locals cherish this tradition

Local Hida beef lunch in Shirakawa-go near cozy Irori restaurant Savor hooba-miso grilled with premium Hida beef, a comforting regional dish born from life in harsh winters.

Stroll through the UNESCO village — Gassho-zukuri houses, Wada House, Shirakawa Hachiman Shrine, Deai Bridge, and more Follow your guide through the UNESCO-listed village where time seems to stand still. Visit the stately Wada House, the serene Myozen-ji Temple, and the revered Shirakawa Hachiman Shrine—home of the lively Doburoku Festival.

Take a café break or enjoy light local snacks along the village streets. Wander between gassho-style homes warmed by glowing irori hearths, discover cozy cafés and handmade sweets, and cross the graceful Deai Bridge over the Shogawa River before your peaceful return to Kanazawa.