Spirit of Japanese Sake in Shiogama
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)
Starting Time
10:00
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!
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
What’s Included
Sake tasting fee, Sake appreciation lecture participation fee, Walking tour participation fee, Lunch (sushi & one drink), Insurance Fee, Local Guide & English InterpreterNot included
Any additional meals and drinks- 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
Are you looking for a ‘deeper’ kind of travel?
You want to visit the places where the locals go; the places not listed in guidebooks!
You want to meet and interact with local people. You want to take your time exploring Tohoku so you need a guide, or perhaps an English-speaking driver...
...whatever you need for your Tohoku travel, we have it covered!
Feel free to contact us with any inquiries. We will respond within two business days after receiving your message.
