Discover the essence of Washoku on an exclusive culinary journey in the historic port town of Tsuruga on the Sea of Japan. Visit Okui Kaiseido, a renowned kombu specialist with over 140 years of tradition.
Guided by expert staff and an interpreter, explore the rarely opened Kuragakoi kombu aging warehouse through a special deep-dive route unavailable on standard tours. Learn how kombu transported from Hokkaido by historic Kitamae-bune ships matures in Tsuruga’s cool climate, developing deep umami through time and craftsmanship.
Enjoy a live demonstration of “Oboro Kombu Suki” by a master craftsman, followed by a tasting that compares kombu of different aging vintages. The experience conclu...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Sushi lunch
Accompanying guide (Japanese/English)
Visit and tour of Okui Kaiseido
Round-trip transfer by Granace (luxury wagon)
Alcohol expenses for lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
1-chōme-1-24 Kanawachō
16 minutes by Hokuriku Shinkansen from Fukui Station
Meet at the Tsuruga Tourist Information Center, located directly in front of the West Exit of Tsuruga Station.
Return
Itinerary
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Okui Kaiseido Tsuruga Ekimae Otta
[10:00] Pickup at Tsuruga Station
[10:10] Transfer via private luxury vehicle
[10:20] Visit and tour of Okui Kaiseido
[11:20] Sushi lunch featuring Tsuruga local ingredients
[12:50] Transfer via private luxury vehicle
[13:00] Drop-off at Tsuruga Station
3 hours
Explore and Discover the essence of Washoku with Sushi Lunch
Tsuruga
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Discover the essence of Washoku on an exclusive culinary journey in the historic port town of Tsuruga on the Sea of Japan. Visit Okui Kaiseido, a renowned kombu specialist with over 140 years of tradition.
Guided by expert staff and an interpreter, explore the rarely opened Kuragakoi kombu aging warehouse through a special deep-dive route unavailable on standard tours. Learn how kombu transported from Hokkaido by historic Kitamae-bune ships matures in Tsuruga’s cool climate, developing deep umami through time and craftsmanship.
Enjoy a live demonstration of “Oboro Kombu Suki” by a master craftsman, followed by a tasting that compares kombu of different aging vintages. The experience conclu...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Sushi lunch
Accompanying guide (Japanese/English)
Visit and tour of Okui Kaiseido
Round-trip transfer by Granace (luxury wagon)
Alcohol expenses for lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
1-chōme-1-24 Kanawachō
16 minutes by Hokuriku Shinkansen from Fukui Station
Meet at the Tsuruga Tourist Information Center, located directly in front of the West Exit of Tsuruga Station.
