Fukushima Kitakata Guided Tour: Sake & Storehouse Heritage Walk

Immerse yourself in Kitakata’s rich cultural landscape—sustained by the crystal-clear spring waters of Mount Iide—through guided exploration and authentic exchanges with local residents. 【HIGHLIGHT】 • Learn about Kitakata’s history and brewing heritage from the 12th-generation owner of a traditional soy sauce brewery with over 270 years of history. • Visit a historic sake brewery founded in 1790 that has won multiple Gold Awards at the Japan Sake Awards, and enjoy one complimentary premium sake tasting of a competition-entry sake or a rare variety, normally offered for an additional fee. • Connect with the local community through guided town walks and engaging conversations led by a knowledgeable local guide who knows Kitakata inside and out.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   30 min

   [10:15] Meet and registration at JR Kitakata Station

2. 2

   Wakaki Shoten

   1.8 hours

   [10:45] Visit and tour of Wakaki Shoten (traditional soy sauce brewery) Visit a 250-year-old soy sauce brewery and experience a traditional wooden storehouse still in use. Learn how local water and historical trade routes helped shape Kitakata’s brewing culture. [11:30] Lunch featuring locally sourced ingredients

3. 3

   Kitakata

   1.5 hours

   [12:30] Walking tour of Kitakata (stops at cafés and local shops) Fureai Street Walk along a historic street once connecting Aizuwakamatsu and Yonezawa, lined with traditional kura storehouses and long-established shops. Visitors can stop in and interact with local shop owners.

4. 4

   Yamatogawa Sake Brewery Northern Climate Museum

   45 min

   [14:00] Visit to Kitakatafudokan at Yamatogawa Sake Brewery (sake tasting available) Yamatogawa Sake Brewery Kitakatafudokan Explore historic sake storehouses and learn the philosophy of sake brewing—“great sake begins with great rice.” A tasting of local spring water highlights Kitakata’s natural cycle of snow, water, and culture.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   Pass by

   [15:15] Tour concludes at JR Kitakata Station Note: As this program is designed as a walking tour, transportation will primarily be on foot.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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