“FURUSATO Cycling” is a new tour project designed to let you fully experience the “REAL HAGI”. Enjoy a guided cycling tour through beautiful countryside landscapes, feel the local lifestyle, and visit special places not usually open to visitors. Our first tour focuses on Japanese sake. Follow the brewing process of locally made Hagi sake, including visits to the rice fields, water source areas, a local sake brewery, and a rice polishing facility. ・Course length: Approx. 11 km ・Tour duration: 3 hours 30 minutes ・Bike brand: Giant ・Equipped with a rear mudguard, pouch, and drink holder Access to the tour location The tour starts about 30 minutes by car from central Hagi. If you plan to come without a rental car, please let us know when booking. We will be happy to assist you. After the tour, guests may visit a local sake brewery and enjoy sake tasting if interested.

Discover the food and drink scene of Iwakuni on a guided tour. Savor the flavors of the city with a local guide leading the way.

・Gain a deeper understanding of Nagayama Honke’s sake brewing techniques in a unique retro-modern setting. ・Savor a special, locally inspired menu while discovering the distinct flavors and aromas of each sake.

Stroll through the Fujikawachi Tea Fields with local tea farmers who cultivate the tea, as they share insights into the history of the plantation and tea-growing techniques. You'll also learn about the efforts involved in maintaining this vast tea estate and the current state of the tea industry. At the Ube Green Tea Center, the facility director will personally brew three varieties of "Yamaguchi Tea" and explain their unique characteristics. This is a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of Yamaguchi Tea.

Walk into Hatsumomidi and find yourself in a compact, modern brewery in central Shunan, where efficient equipment hums alongside a lively young team. Upstairs, in the old wooden section, the koji room quietly anchors tradition. Staff collect local water each week, an essential part of the process. As you move through the brewery, you get an up-close look at contemporary sake production, before enjoying a guided tasting of three Harada variants that highlight how different brewing methods shape flavor. Non-alcoholic options are also available for non-drinkers and guests under 20.

The spectacular sight of 123 bright red torii gates at Motonosumi Shrine, stretching toward the deep blue Sea of Japan — a truly unforgettable photo opportunity. At Senzaki Kitchen, we plan to serve kawara soba, Yamaguchi Prefecture’s signature local dish. Conclude your journey at Akama Shrine, with its striking red gate and historical ties to the legendary Battle of Dan-no-ura. After a day of scenic views, cultural discoveries, and local flavors, return comfortably to the Shimonoseki Cruise Terminal with memories to treasure long after your visit.