Kyushu in Factory tours / Brewery tours

• Age 13～Age 85
• Within 1 hour
• 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

A special experience to learn the traditional techniques of Oshima Tsumugi at the historic factory of "Megumi Kinu Orimono", a tsumugi workshop that has been in operation for three generations on Amami Oshima. You can observe and experience the representative techniques of "Kasuri mat mesh breaking" and "Surikomi", and in the Japanese-style room, you can carefully observe the differences in kasuri and weaving using a magnifying glass. You can take a peek into the deep world of Oshima Tsumugi. After the experience, you will receive an original strap. ~Schedule of the day~13:00 Learn the entire process of making Oshima Tsumugi Based on photographic materials, the production process of Oshima Tsumugi is carefully explained, from thread making to weaving. Even beginners can easily understand the whole picture. 13:20 Experience the mechanism and technique of kasuri mats While looking at the blueprint, you will learn about the structure of kasuri mats and the "me-breaking" technique, and experience "surikomi" coloring. It is a valuable time to experience the actual process. 13:40 Observe the rolls of fabric and choose a strap Learn about the types of Oshima Tsumugi rolls and observe the kasuri patterns with a magnifying glass. Finally, choose your favorite Oshima Tsumugi strap to take home.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 20～Age 80
• Within 1 hour

At Ibusuki Yoshinaga Sake Brewery, which was founded in 1883, Shoichi Mori, the 5th generation, protects the shochu brewery. Manufactured from September to early December when sweet potatoes for shochu are harvested. Yoshinaga Sake Brewery's representative "Rihachi", which is carefully made one by one with jars, is popular not only with locals but also with shochu fans from all over the world. After the shochu brewery tour, you can create your own original label, attach it to Rihachi's Gogo bottle, and take it home as a souvenir. You can also sample Rihachi, which will surely make you feel tipsy. * Minors and those arriving by car cannot sample. ～ Flow of the day ～ ① Yoshinaga Sake Brewery Shochu brewery tour 20 minutes ② Original label about 20 minutes ③ Shochu Rihachi tasting 15 minutes

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 88
• 5～6 hours

~A half-day experience of experiencing history and culture as you stroll through the castle town of Kitsuki in a kimono~ Kitsuki, Oita Prefecture, is known as Japan's only "sandwich-shaped" castle town. Samurai residences stand on the hilltops, and the townscape where merchants once lived in the valleys is still carefully preserved. On this tour, you'll enjoy a leisurely stroll through the historic castle town of Kitsuki in a kimono. Professional kimono dressers will carefully dress you in your kimono at Warakuan, a traditional Japanese clothing experience facility beloved by locals. Even first-time kimono wearers can participate with confidence. After donning your kimono, you'll experience the townscape reminiscent of the Edo period as you stroll along cobblestone slopes and quiet alleys. Your guide will be a local resident with a deep understanding of Kitsuki's history and culture. Speaking both Japanese and English, you'll receive a thorough and easy-to-understand explanation of the town's historical background, architecture, and samurai culture. This tour is also recommended for international visitors. The tour also includes a traditional tea ceremony experience at Tomaya, a long-established tea shop. Experience a tranquil moment in a serene setting, immersed in Japanese hospitality and the spirit of tea. If desired, you can also visit Nakano Sake Brewery, a long-established sake brewery in operation for six generations. You'll tour the brewery, home to Chiebijin (Wisdom Beauty), a sake highly acclaimed both domestically and internationally, and experience the profound depths of Japanese sake culture. Access: From Beppu to Kitsuki, you can take the JR train. After arriving at Kitsuki Station, you can take a taxi to Warakuan, the kimono dressing venue. Alternatively, a direct taxi from Beppu costs approximately 8,000 to 10,000 yen one way. For groups of four or more, we recommend taking a taxi. Experience history, culture, kimono, tea ceremony, and sake all in one place, and enjoy a special time in Kitsuki.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity