Chita Gourmet Tour with Sake Pottery and Chef Lunch

Highlights - Discover Chita's rich fermentation heritage through sake, pottery, and seasonal local cuisine. - Discover traditional sake brewing at a family-run brewery founded in 1848. - Visit a Tokoname pottery studio creating tableware for Japan's finest restaurants. - Enjoy an award-winning seasonal French lunch paired with local sake. - Travel comfortably by private vehicle with a professional English-speaking guide. Overview Discover Chita’s culinary culture, south of Nagoya. Begin at Keigama, a Tokoname pottery studio representing one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns. See how artisans create BAN tableware, developed with chefs to showcase food at its finest. Next, visit Sawada Sake Brewery, founded in 1848, and discover its sake-making traditions. The journey culminates with lunch at Le Coeuryuzu, one of Chita’s leading restaurants. An award-winning Chef serves seasonal ingredients on BAN pottery, paired with Sawada sake. Discover how it all comes together in Chita’s food culture.

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   Stop 1

   2 hours

   Explore the workshop and gallery of Keigama with an artisan guide. Learn about Tokoname ware, one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, and discover the celebrated BAN collection—tableware developed alongside professional chefs to enhance the presentation of fine cuisine. See how texture, color, and form elevate every dish, making these pieces favorites among acclaimed restaurants throughout Japan. 11:30 AM – Guided Tour of Sawada Sake Brewery

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   Stop 2

   1.5 hours

   Visit Sawada Sake Brewery, an independent sake brewery established in 1848. Learn about the history of sake brewing, Chita’s fermentation culture, and the brewery’s dedication to traditional craftsmanship while touring the historic facilities. Your visit also includes a souvenir set featuring a 300ml bottle of Hakurou Tokubetsu Junmai, a miniature sake cup, and a traditional sake lees snack to enjoy at home.

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   Stop 3

   2.5 hours

   Enjoy an exclusive lunch created by Chef Watanabe, recipient of the prestigious Cuisine Masters award and featured in the international restaurant guide Gault & Millau. Seasonal ingredients sourced from across the Chita Peninsula are presented on beautiful Tokoname pottery, including pieces from the BAN collection you explored earlier. Each course is thoughtfully paired with local beverages, including premium sake from Sawada Sake Brewery, creating a memorable expression of Chita’s food culture. Relax during the drive back to Nagoya. Drop-off at Chubu Centrair International Airport is also available upon request instead of returning to the city. Your gastronomic journey concludes upon arrival in Nagoya.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Airport drop-off at Chubu Centrair International Airport is available upon request.
• Participants must be of legal drinking age in Japan (20 years or older) to consume alcoholic beverages. Non-alcoholic alternatives can be arranged.
• This package tour includes statutory accident compensation in accordance with Japan’s Travel Agency Act. We also recommend that travelers purchase their own travel insurance for broader medical and travel-related coverage.
• Minimum age of participants is 18.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.