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 knowl...
Points forts
5 heures
Proposé en Japonais & 2 Autres
Non remboursable
Billet mobile
5 heures
Proposé en Japonais & 2 Autres
Non remboursable
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
・One complimentary premium sake tasting of a competition-entry sake or a rare variety.
Frais de guide
Round-trip transportation to the venue
Frais de déjeuner
Personal expenses for souvenirs, food, and drinks.
Additional premium tastings are available for an additional fee.
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Kitakata Station
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.
Fukushima Kitakata Guided Tour: Sake & Storehouse Heritage Walk
À propos
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 knowl...
Points forts
5 heures
Proposé en Japonais & 2 Autres
Non remboursable
Billet mobile
5 heures
Proposé en Japonais & 2 Autres
Non remboursable
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
・One complimentary premium sake tasting of a competition-entry sake or a rare variety.
Frais de guide
Round-trip transportation to the venue
Frais de déjeuner
Personal expenses for souvenirs, food, and drinks.
Additional premium tastings are available for an additional fee.
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Kitakata Station
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.
Retour
Itinéraire
1
Gare de Kitakata
[10:15] Meet and registration at JR Kitakata Station
30 minutes
2
Wakaki Shoten
[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 heure et 45 minutes
3
Kitakata
[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 heure et 30 minutes
4
Brasserie de saké Yamatogawa et musée du climat nordique
[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
5
Gare de Kitakata
[15:15] Tour concludes at JR Kitakata Station
Note: As this program is designed as a walking tour, transportation will primarily be on foot.
