Factory tours / Brewery tours in Japan Page 5

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Enjoy successive Isokichi works with luxurious commentary! Ikichi Fukaka Pottery Kiln is located in Yawata, where kilns for making figurines are concentrated. It has roots that the first generation was a pottery specializing in ceramics, and even now, we are doing everything from creating the ceramics to painting. This program is a studio tour in which Ms. Ikika Asakura, the daughter of Mr. Isokichi Asakura, the fourth generation, explains the studio, gallery, and works. At the end of the tour, you can actually use the works of the kiln and taste the coffee. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 1～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

The climate of Hokuriku is definitely a roof tile! A tour where you can see, touch, and experience the functionality of tiles Komatsu used to be one of the leading tile production areas in the Hokuriku region, but the tile industry is facing a period of adversity due to a decline in construction demand. Komatsu Kawara Co., Ltd. is the only tile factory that has survived. Visitors can experience the quality and functionality of tiles, which are building materials rooted in the Hokuriku region, by seeing, touching, and riding on them (?). is. Why don't you go and learn about Komatsu tiles, which are strong building materials nurtured by the unique climate of Hokuriku? *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 14:00

Pursuing the ultimate local sake brewing! I want to make a local sake that can only be made at my house, so I'm very particular about the ingredients such as rice, yeast, and water. The sake produced by Nishide Sake Brewery is the result of extraordinary efforts, such as sending young carpenters to other regions to train them. In this program, you can observe and listen to the brewing process and the attention to ingredients, and also experience tasting and comparing sake that can be said to be the fruit of the process (for a fee). *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 20～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00

Azuma Sake Brewery is said to be the first in the area to use a stone-built storehouse suitable for temperature control, which is important for sake brewing. The storehouses are made of Kannonshita stone, which is excavated in Komatsu. In this program, you can observe sake brewing in the middle of preparation at Komatsu's stone warehouse, which has been certified as a Japan Heritage, and at the end, you can also compare sake. A rare opportunity to see the inside of the brewery during preparation! Why not take this opportunity to experience the GEMBA Monodzukuri Expo. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:30

The reason why requests from world brands come in... Kokura Orimono's strength lies in jacquard silk fabrics. An industrial jacquard loom has 14,200 warp (vertical) threads, with weft (horizontal) threads moving back and forth between them. There is slight unevenness in thickness. The craftsman adjusts them while threading, and operates the loom while keeping an eye on it to ensure that it runs smoothly. Today, there are almost no highly specialized craftsmen even within the production area, which is one of the reasons why Kokura Textile receives requests from world-famous brands. Why not visit Kokura Orimono to meet these rare and highly skilled craftsmen? *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 10:30 / 15:00

The long-awaited cherry blossom season is here, who will you enjoy cherry blossom viewing with this year? ☆ Night cherry blossoms with a beautiful contrast with the blue-lit Otonashi River ☆ Pretty cherry blossoms that herald the arrival of spring in the warm sunlight Which cherry blossom do you prefer? **** Oji has been known as a famous cherry blossom spot since the Edo period. Asukayama, where Shibusawa Eiichi spent his later years, is a famous cherry blossom spot planted by the 8th Tokugawa Shogun Yoshimune for the enjoyment of the common people. In addition, Otonashi Waterfront Park, where you can enjoy the night cherry blossoms, has long been a popular spot for sightseeing where you can see different spectacular views of cherry blossoms and autumn leaves in each season. First, let's take a look at Asukayama dyed pink from the observation deck on the 17th floor of Hokutopia! Next, we will visit the historic Oji Shrine, one of the 10 most famous shrines in Tokyo, and then visit the private "Red Brick Sake Brewery (former Brewing Research Institute)". This is a sacred place for sake that has contributed to the modernization of Japanese sake brewing and industrial development. The National New Sake Tasting Competition, which has now been moved to Hiroshima Prefecture, was also held here. For the master brewers who learned the latest techniques here and brought them back to their local sake breweries, this is also a second home. You can see the internal structure of this beautiful 120-year-old historical building and the tools used at the time, and enjoy sake that can only be drunk here. During the sake tasting experience, a guide who is a certified sake sommelier will introduce various sakes and convey their appeal. You can also taste the limited edition "Tobiei", brewed with yeast from the cherry blossoms of Asukayama, where Eiichi Shibusawa spent his later years. You may find your favorite drink! ? After a stroll through the cherry blossom-lined streets of Asukayama, you will be guided to a premium seat along the Otonashi River. Enjoy a special cherry blossom viewing bento and delicious sake to your heart's content while watching the cherry blossoms from a special seat. At night, you can enjoy the mysterious blue lighting! This is a blissful time that is only available now! ＊＊＊＊＊This year, we are offering a special cherry blossom viewing experience thanks to the generosity of the Kita Ward Tourism Association! Recommended point 1☆We have special seats along the Otonashi River! No need to worry about finding a spot. Enjoy the cherry blossoms in a premium seat! Recommended point 2☆Sake tasting experience at a private national important cultural property! Visit and taste the sake brewery designed by Tsumaki Yoroi, one of the three great architects of the Meiji period, known for the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse! Recommended point 3☆Special cherry blossom viewing bento! Enjoy a cherry blossom viewing bento packed with local delicacies! Recommended point 4☆International cherry blossom viewing experience with foreign guests! The guide is in Japanese, English, and Chinese. A little bit of international exchange! ? ＊＊＊＊＊※There are limited seats, so make your reservation early! ※It is difficult to predict the growth of the cherry blossoms, but please rest assured that we will accept date changes (if there is availability) or cancellations up to 24 hours in advance. ※Please select your preferred drink (alcoholic or soft drinks) as an option.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 15～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

At the “Katsura Andos Doll Shop”, you can experience the Japanese-style dressing and visit to the present-day master craftsman, Keigo Ando, who is awarded to Japan's outstanding engineers. Time required Will be approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.

• For Rainy Days
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• In Door Activity

• Age 20～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00 / 15:00

What is WASHU FES?Washu Fes is a sake festival where you can enjoy seasonal Japanese sake, food, and culture.Washu Fes supports sake breweries that continue to take on challenges in the region, sake that is popular among local people, and sake lovers .Washu Fes is held in spring, summer, and autumn, so you can enjoy delicious seasonal sake.There are still many delicious sakes that you may not know.Visit the “Washu Fes” to taste delicious sake and food, and have fun with sake breweries and sake fans.We promise that there will be new discoveries about sake and the splendor of Japanese culture.We are sincerely looking forward to your visit.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 5～6 hours

Sendai tour to experience food and disaster recovery using a jumbo taxi ~ With strawberry picking experience at Belize Farm FUSHIMI ~ 【Schedule】 Depart Ishinomaki 10:30 ⇒ Arrive 11: 00-Shiroken Kamoten Kadowaki Factory (Visit) -11: 40 ⇒ Arrive 12: 00-Ishinomaki Genki Ichiba (Lunch) -13: 00 ⇒ Tour of Ishinomaki Narrative Club (Lunch) Depart from the center of Ishinomaki → Around Ishinomaki Fish Market → area (Minamihama Tsunagukan) → Return to the center of Ishinomaki) ～ 14: 00 Departure ⇒ 14: 30 ～ Experience strawberry picking at Belize Farm FUSHIMI ～ 15: 30 Departure ⇒ 16:00 Dissolution of Ishinomaki Station 〇Visit at the Kadowaki Factory We will introduce the manufacturing process and various trivia until the white kamaboko is made while observing the factory. You can also enjoy freshly made kamaboko. Please enjoy and experience the secret of the deliciousness of Hakuken Kamaboko! 〇Ishinomaki Genki Ichiba's most popular "Genki Don" will be served. 〇 A "storyteller guide" will ride on a sightseeing jumbo taxi and go around the city while Explanations the situation before the earthquake, the situation immediately after the earthquake, restoration and reconstruction work, etc. 〇 Strawberry picking experience at Belize Farm FUSHIMI Strawberry picking in Ishinomaki! All-you-can-eat ripe strawberries for 60 minutes! You can eat and compare three varieties of Beni Hoppe, Akihime, and Oi C Berry. Experience the taste and aroma of sweet and delicious strawberry.

• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Sendai tour to experience food and disaster recovery using a jumbo taxi ~ With strawberry picking experience at Belize Farm FUSHIMI ~ 【Schedule】 Sendai Station 10:00 ⇒ 11: 00-Shiraken Kamoten Kadowaki Factory (Visit) -11: 40 ⇒ 12: 00-Ishinomaki Genki Ichiba (Lunch) -13: 00 ⇒ Ishinomaki Narrative Club Tour (Depart from the center of Ishinomaki → Around Ishinomaki Fish Market → area (Minamihama Tsunagukan) → Return to the center of Ishinomaki) ～ 14: 00 Departure ⇒ 14: 30 ～ Experience strawberry picking at Belize Farm FUSHIMI ～ 15: 30 departures ⇒ 16:30 Dissolution of Sendai 〇Visit at the Kadowaki Factory We will introduce the manufacturing process and various trivia until the white kamaboko is made while observing the factory. You can also enjoy freshly made kamaboko. Please enjoy and experience the secret of the deliciousness of Hakuken Kamaboko! 〇Ishinomaki Genki Ichiba's most popular "Genki Don" will be served. 〇 A "storyteller guide" will ride on a sightseeing jumbo taxi and go around the city while Explanations the situation before the earthquake, the situation immediately after the earthquake, restoration and reconstruction work, etc. 〇 Strawberry picking experience at Belize Farm FUSHIMI Strawberry picking in Ishinomaki! All-you-can-eat ripe strawberries for 60 minutes! You can eat and compare three varieties of Beni Hoppe, Akihime, and Oi C Berry. Experience the taste and aroma of sweet and delicious strawberry.

• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

Visit Komatsu's only remaining clover and experience stone processing! Takigahara-cho, Komatsu City is the production area of ​​Takigahara stone, which has a beautiful blue-gray color. Komatsu City's numerous stone quarries (choba) with a history of over 100 years and arch bridges made entirely of stone are a major reason why Komatsu City has been designated as a Japanese heritage site for its stone culture. Ishizai Aratani Shoten is a stone shop that currently manages the only active stone quarry in Takigahara, where there were once many stone quarries. In this program, under the guidance of Mr. Shuichiro Funatsu, a geoguide who is familiar with the Takigahara area, and Mr. Yuki Araya, the owner of Ishizai Araya Shoten, we will tour the traditional arch bridges around the stone quarry and the inside of the quarry, while visiting Komatsu. You can see, learn about, and experience stone culture and history. Experience the beauty and functionality of Takigahara stone as a material that is used in a variety of places, from ancient tombs and grave sites to bridges, home entrances, and stylish cafes. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be provided in Japanese only.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Create your own outdoor space with iron ornaments made using partition production equipment! Comany makes partitions suitable for a variety of spaces, including offices, factories, educational facilities, welfare facilities, and public facilities. In this program, you can experience part of the process using dynamic partition production equipment and create original iron ornaments that can be used while camping. This is a must-see program for outdoor enthusiasts! *Ornaments will be semi-ordered, with the following options selected at the time of application.・Shape (3 types) ・Design (3 types) ・Main plate color (3 colors) ・Text (3 types of font) ・Favorite word (Upper case: 8 characters or less, Lower case: 16 characters or less *Each alphanumeric character)・Symbol only)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 1～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 14:30

A professional pottery that creates the shape and base of Kutani ware. Miyayoshi Ceramics is one of the largest in this Kutani ware production region, creating a wide variety of shapes, from small chopstick rests to large items such as urns and plates over 50 cm in diameter. That's no wonder; the Miyayoshi Ceramics factory boasts one of the best types of molding in the region, and is able to create shapes for pottery using a variety of tools, machines, and people's hands. In this program, you will be able to see the world of Kutani ware forms that are lined up at Miyayoshi Seito, which is said to make everything except ornaments. You can also purchase original Miyayoshi Pottery products at the gallery attached to the factory. Please feel free to pick up and experience the evolving techniques of potteries that have been passed down in order to preserve tradition in the face of changing times.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Leave the stone thing to me! From processing to stone-baked potatoes! ? Onishi Stone has been processing various stone materials, mainly local stone materials. Because stone is heavy, the technology for processing stone in that region has been developed and developed specifically in the region. In this program, Mr. Onishi, who is a stone geek who can talk about stones all the time, will guide you around the factory. While explaining the graves and stone works that Onishi Stone has made so far, you can experience the local stone culture. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 13:30

The only place in Komatsu where you can visit a farm and experience stone processing! Takigahara Town, Komatsu City is a production area of Takigahara stone with beautiful blue gray color. The numerous stone quarries (choba) with a history of more than 100 years and arch bridges made entirely of stone are the major reasons why Komatsu City has been certified as a Japanese heritage site for its stone culture. Ishizai Aratani Shoten is a stone material shop that manages the only active stone quarry in Takigahara, which used to have many stone quarries. The cave mining site is cool in summer and warm in winter, and maintains a consistent temperature year-round. In this program, an arch bridge and quarry made of Takigahara stone will be guided by Mr. Shuichiro Funatsu, a sculptor and geoguide who uses Takigahara stone for creative activities, and Mr. Yumi Aratani, the current owner of Stone Aratani Shoten. It is a unique experience where you can see and learn about Komatsu's stone culture and stone history while visiting the original. ☆ There is also a plan with a stone carving workshop ☆ After the tour, those who wish can touch and feel the stones at the stone carving workshop. *Reservations for the sculpture workshop have ended. We only accept visits. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30

It was also used in that famous cafe! What is the functionality of Takigahara stone? Takigahara Town, Komatsu City is a production area of Takigahara stone with beautiful blue gray color. The numerous stone quarries (choba) with a history of more than 100 years and arch bridges made entirely of stone are the major reasons why Komatsu City has been certified as a Japanese heritage site for its stone culture. Ishizai Aratani Shoten is a stone material shop that manages the only active stone quarry in Takigahara, which used to have many stone quarries. In this program, Mr. Shuichiro Funatsu, a geoguide who is familiar with the Takigahara area, and Mr. Yumi Aratani, the owner of Stone Aratani Shoten, have teamed up to guide you through the traditional arch bridge and inside the quarry. This is a tour where you can fully experience the beauty and functionality of Takigahara stone, which is used in various places, from burial mounds and graves to bridges, the dirt floors of ordinary homes, and stylish cafes. After the tour, we will hold a consultation meeting where you can consult us if you are considering using it as a building material. *If you would like to participate in the workshop after the tour, please apply below. Plan name: [Ishikawa / Komatsu City] Visit the only remaining farm in Komatsu and experience stone processing ★Workshop included★ *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00

A giant tomato robot supports high-tech sorting! Komatsu tomatoes boast the largest production volume in the Hokuriku region. It is rare for farmers to go directly to the market, and they are shipped after being checked for size, color, shape, etc. in between by a sorting field. The fruit is sorted at a large-scale sorting facility that just opened in May 2021. In this program, you can observe how the fruits are sorted smoothly using state-of-the-art machines. Komatsu and Matsutsuki for souvenirs! It is also recommended to participate continuously with Honda Farm. It should be an interesting experience to take a peek at the flow from the production site to the distribution! ~ Flow of the day ~ Observation of the process from sorting to packing about 45 minutes * For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 80
• 1 Day or more

[Yokote Hop Craft Beer Making Experience] Yokote is actually a famous hop producing area. We will hold a two-day event in Yokote where you can experience both hop making and brewing. [Day 1] You will not only visit the hop fields, but also experience the work. Beer after farm work should be especially delicious! A social gathering will also be held in the evening! We will guide you to a local deep izakaya. [Day 2] At a brewery in Yokote City, you can see craft beer making up close, which you cannot usually see. There will also be a tasting session that you have been waiting for. Craft beer will surely taste different if you drink it after knowing the process of how it is made. ✨We look forward to your participation! Please feel free to DM us for inquiries. Organizers Guide in Yokote "Amuse Hirajo" Guesthouse in Yokote "Stay&Work HIRAJO" Hop farmer Mito in Yokote Craft beer shop "SUNAO brewery" Dates ~~ ... Arrival 18:30Social gathering at a deep local izakaya *Only for those who wish to attend*Participation fee separate[Monday, May 26th]9:00Meet at SUNAO9:15-12:00Craft beer brewing experience12:30Tasting session starts*Cash on from the second drink15:00End and disbandNumber of participants~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~22,000 yen/person (tax included)*There is no parking space, so please arrange your own taxi for transportation. For an additional 11,000 yen/person, you can rent out Yokote's guesthouse "Stay&Work HIRAJO" exclusively, and we will also provide transportation. *Limited to one group (up to 4 people)Click here for the "Stay & Work HIRAJO" websiteWhat to bring~ ...

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 50
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 11:30

Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture, is one of the snowiest areas in the world. This tour will take you to see and experience the traditional event "Muko-nage and Suminuri," also known as the "Strange Festival of Echigo," held on Little New Year in the snow-covered Matsunoyama region. On December 5, 2024, Japan's "traditional sake brewing" was registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO! Niigata Prefecture has the most sake breweries in Japan, and alcohol is an inseparable and deep connection to the city. This time, you can visit Tsunan Brewery, sample sake, and shop! It's cold, but your body and mind will be warmed by this tour, where you can enjoy Tokamachi in winter!

• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30

Komatsu City is home to many ironworks, including suppliers of large manufacturers, who manufacture various products using iron. Komatsu Koki's Steel Materials Center supports these ironworks in terms of material procurement. Komatsu Koki, which supports monozukuri by cutting steel materials and drilling holes according to customer requests, is truly an unsung hero supporting the ironworks village of Komatsu City. This program provides an opportunity for participants to learn about "steel" and the work related to it through a tour of Komatsu Koki's steel materials center. *Showing the process by which elemental drawings published within Komatsu Koki become actual products.Touching iron and getting to know about iron.Trying people to see work scenes.Trying people to experience work.Original souvenirs. To hand over something To make and complete something To do in 1 to 2 hours Observe how souvenirs are changed) - Observe the production of souvenir products during the processing tour Observe the delivery truck - Observe the loading platform (ride on a stationary truck and experience the height) Original souvenir present (nameplate + drawing made by laser processing of iron material) )*Time schedule 09:15 Reception starts 09:30 Check-in/orientation 09:45 Tour starts 10:30 Truck test drive 11:00 Dismissal

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 1～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 15:30

Recommended for those who are interested in the production process, molding method, and on-site production of Kutani ware! ! We use a variety of Kutani ware molding methods that can only be found at kilns for mass production. We will demonstrate and explain in front of you while keeping a safe distance, so you can participate with confidence. Suitable for small groups or groups. *For groups (10 or more people), please contact us directly. ~ Flow of the day ~ 9:50 Meeting and reception Explanation of Miyayoshi Ceramics 10:00 Site tour (30 minutes) / ② 11:00 ~ ③ 13:30 ~ ④ 14:30 ~ ⑤ 15:30 ~ A wide variety of things such as pottery wheel and casting etc. Tour of the base manufacturing site *After the tour, stop by a souvenir shop and leave. For those who don't want to go home empty-handed after a tour, we will introduce you to the souvenir shop of our kiln, where we have a large selection of pottery that can only be purchased at the kiln.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 20～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:45 / 13:45

3 minutes walk from Shin-Iwakuni Station! At Murashige Sake Brewery, which brews Kinkan Kuromatsu, the world's largest sugidama welcomes you. There is no doubt that it will be Instagrammable! First of all, we will introduce the flow of sake brewing in the video, so it is an easy-to-understand project for beginners. After that, the brewer will guide you inside the brewery. Here, you can participate in experiences that can only be done here, such as putting paddles in the moromi and picking lees off the lees. Also, depending on the day, you can also observe the rare bag squeezing. You can sample Japanese sake, and you can also purchase freshly made sake. Also, for those who wish, we will deliver the sake of the day at a later date in an original bottle with your name on it for an additional fee.

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