[Half day] Japanese sake tasting at brewery & lunch at old folk house restaurant in Ibaraki.
Joined 2024
This tour takes you on a one-car diesel train to visit a historic sake brewery. First, you will visit the observation deck of Toyoda Castle, a local landmark. Located in the middle of the vast Kanto Plain, the views are amazing. If the weather is good, you can even see Tokyo Skytree. This area is famous for its delicious rice, so they can make fine sake. You can sample sake and if you like it, you can buy it. After the tour, you'll have lunch at a old folk restaurant attached to the brewery.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Moriya train station
- Tsukuba Express line Moriya station has only one exit gate. I will meet you outside of the gate. Moriya station is 35 minutes away from Akihabara station.
Joso line train
Enjoy riding on a one-car diesel train.
Walk 800m
Toyoda castle
We will visit the observation deck of Toyoda Castle, a local landmark. Located in the middle of the vast Kanto Plain.
Taxi ride or walk 2,000m
Taxi fare is to be paid by you.
Nomura Sake Brewery
We will see old style of Japanese Sake brewery and learn sake making process. We can also sample some fresh sake.
Lunch at a old folk restaurant
Enjoy lunch and sake at a old folk restaurant attached to the brewery.
Walk 1,000m
Ride back on a diesel train.
Ending Point
Tsukuba Express line Moriya station (01:15 PM)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
* Guide fee
* Guide's train fare
* Moriya station pick-up and/or sending off
* Admission to the Toyoda castle observatory
* Admission to the brewery
* Your group's transportation fees (1,520 JPY / person round trip between Moriya and brewery)
* Taxi fare between Toyoda castle and the brewery. (Approx. 1,500 JPY)
* Lunch, snacks and beverage (3,000 to 5,000 JPY for lunch / person depending on your choice)
Tour Important Information
* We may visit a different brewery if the Nomura Sake Brewery is closed.
* Brewery and restaurant need reservation in advance. Please contact me.
* Depending on the season, you may not be able to see the sake brewing process, but it is still possible to tour the brewery.
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* Train schedule may change on weekends.
* Tsukuba Express Moriya station is 35 minutes away from Akihabara station in Tokyo and cost you 840 JPY / person one way.
* Joso line train cost you 1,520 JPY / person round trip.
* Taxi cost between Toyoda castle and brewery will approx. 1,500 JPY.
* Please pay for your lunch at the restaurant.
* From and to your hotel tour is also available.
* We may visit a different brewery if the Nomura Sake Brewery is closed. Please contact me.
Important message from the supplier
Tours will be available until 3 pm on April 15.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Yoichi I.
Welcome to Japan. My name is Yoichi. I have over 20 years of experience in the travel industry, especially in tours and stays for inbound visitors to Japan, including accompanying teams to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games and various international sporting events, as well as onsite international conferences.
On private tours, I can take you to Asakusa, Tsukiji, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Hakone, and other famous places in Tokyo, as well as Japanese-style food tours such as ramen and izakaya tours. I am also good at shopping tours, so if there are many things you want, I can guide you efficiently.
I can arrange tours according to your wishes and can also arrange tours to Kyoto, Osaka, or other cities.
I look forward to meeting you in Japan and look forward to hearing from you.
Reviews
Frances L.
“Wonderful!”
Our guide, Yoichi, was so helpful and we learned so much. It was our first visit to Japan. He met us at our hotel and guided us through getting transit cards and the subway. We went to Shinjuku Gyoen Garden (beautiful with Shakura in full bloom), Meiji Shrine (he taught us about its history and traditions) and Shibuya Crossing. Yoichi even explained how to get to our afternoon (on our own) visit to Gotokuji Temple. We were all so glad to have had him guide us. And we feel we have a new friend. Thank you!
Yoichi I.
Thank you very much for joining my tour. We had a beautiful day and enjoyed the cherry blossoms in full bloom. And most of all, thank you very much for your interest in Japan and for actually visiting us. Please have a safe and wonderful trip!
$280/ per group
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