Everyday (except Sunday)

Spirit of Japanese Sake in Shiogama

Sake and Sushi Pairing in Foodie Heaven Shiogama

Tour Duration
3.5 hours (10:10am-13:40pm)
Starting From
15000 yen
Tour Availability
Everyday (except Sunday)
Size
Up to 8 people (minimum of 2 people)

Highlights

Enjoy tasting Japanese sake and pairing with sushi.
English lecture on how to best appreciate sake.
Walking tour with local guide. English guide included.

As one of Japan’s foremost fishing harbours with the largest catch of fresh tuna and plenty of top quality sushi restaurants, Shiogama is a true foodie heaven! The town has a strong cultural connection with Japanese sake, home to three nationally famous breweries that produce the sacred sake for historic Shiogama Shrine. This foodie tour is all about experiencing the local food and culture of Shiogama through the spirit of Japanese sake. The tour includes both an English lecture on sake appreciation and a delicious sushi lunch!

OUTLINE

What’s Included

Sake tasting fee, Sake appreciation lecture participation fee, Walking tour participation fee, Lunch (sushi & one drink), Insurance Fee, Local Guide & English Interpreter

Not included

Any additional meals and drinks

Meeting place

TOUR COURSE

10:00: Meet at Hon-Shiogama Station (JR Senseki Line)

10:10: Start of tour

10:30: Walking tour of town area around Shiogama Shrine. Visit/pray at shrine.

11:20: Sake appreciation lecture (40 minutes / 12:00)
1)The history and culture of Japanese sake (connections with shrine etc.)
2)How to best enjoy drinking sake

12:10: Sake tasting and shopping at Urakasumi Sake Brewery Saura Co. Ltd

12:50: Sake and sushi pairing

13:40: End of tour

TOUR DETAILS

Where: Hon-Shiogama Station on the JR Senseki Line

Time: 3.5 hours (10:10am-13:40pm)

Size: Up to 8 people (minimum of 2 people)

Price: 15000 yen

Sign-up Deadline: 3 days before event

Cancellation Policy: Up to three days prior, no cancellation fee.
Two days prior: 20%
Day before: 30%
On the day: 100%

Note: If the minimum number of participants is not met the event will be cancelled.

TOUR PLAN

Basic Plan

Price 15000 yen

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