2 days2 Day Tour Shimotsuki Festival with Traditional Food and Sake
Length
2 days
Itinerary
2 days planned
Group
Max 12
Guides
English
Overview
What makes this tour unique is its blend of cultural immersion and culinary excellence. From the once-in-a-lifetime chance to attend the Shimotsuki Festival with locals to savoring one of the region’s finest winter gibier dinners, every moment is designed to be truly unforgettable.
Day by day itinerary
1Shimotsuki Festival⌄
You will attend the festival at a local shrine in the Tohyama-go area, where you can immerse yourself in Japan’s living folklore. Experience mystical rituals up close, feel the vibrant atmosphere filled with chanting voices, rhythmic drums, glowing lanterns, and the steam of sacred hot water, and share in the warmth of the local community for an unforgettable night.
2Shimoguri - Sake Tasting⌄
The second day begins with a traditional Japanese breakfast before your guide will have you board the tour vehicle for the thirty minute drive into the mountains above and onto the hamlet of Shimoguri. Sitting at 1200 metres above sea level, Shimoguri clings to the steep mountain sides – one of Central Japan’s most striking vistas. Your guide will lead you along a forest trail to the view point, from where the village often appears float among the morning clouds of winter.
You will enjoy a guided tour of the modern brewery followed by guided sake tasting. Brewed in winter, it is the ideal time to visit, see the brewing process firsthand and enjoy the best seasonal sake.
What's included
- ✓Attendance at the Shimotsuki Festival on Day 1
- ✓Guided visit to Shimoguri on Day 2
- ✓Transportation fee from / to all listed destinations and activities
- ✓Breakfast and Lunch on Day 2
- ✓Dinner on Day 1
- ✓Guided Sake Brewery tour / Sake tasting on Day 2
Not included
- ✕Lunch on Day 1
Good to know
Starts: The meetup point will be by the ticket machines located just outside the train gates. Your guide will be waiting there, holding a sign with our company name for easy recognition. The meetup point in Nagoya Station is at the base of the SILVER clock tower outside of the Shinkansen gates. Be sure to look for the guide holding a sign with our company name. We highly recommend arriving early as Nagoya station can be quite crowded.
Ends: The meetup point will be by the ticket machines located just outside the train gates. Your guide will be waiting there, holding a sign with our company name for easy recognition. The meetup point in Nagoya Station is at the base of the SILVER clock tower outside of the Shinkansen gates. Be sure to look for the guide holding a sign with our company name. We highly recommend arriving early as Nagoya station can be quite crowded.
Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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