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Premium Sake Sommelier Train

Akita Prefecture, Japanby Premium Train Experience in Akita

  • 3.5 hours
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

In this tour, you will first experience the depth of sake brewing at the "Tenju Sake Brewery," which boasts over 200 years of history. While learning about the care and attention given to the water and rice used, you will have the opportunity to observe the sake brewing process up close. Next, enjoy a premium lunch on a chartered train from the Yurihonjo Kogen Railway. Indulge in an Italian course meal prepared with locally sourced ingredients from Akita Prefecture, while the chef provides insightful commentary. For drinks, "Tenju Sake" will be paired with the meal. The brewery's owner and staff will join the ride, offering direct explanations about the sake’s production process and history. This is a rare opportunity to deepen your understanding of sake and immerse yourself in the local culture and traditions.

What's included

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Sake brewery tour fee
  • Lunch
  • Chartered train fee
  • Private transportation
  • Coffee and/or Tea

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Tenju Sake Brewery

    1 hour

    We will tour the sake brewery.

  2. 2

    Stop 2

    2 hours

    Embark on an exclusive and unforgettable journey aboard the privately chartered "Chokai Toy Train Nakayoshi Koyoshi" on the Yuri Kogen Railway. This premium train experience offers a unique opportunity to savor the charm of Akita through a specially curated Italian course meal paired with locally renowned sake from Tenju Sake Brewery.

Meeting and pickup

Please ask at the tourist information center inside Yashima Station (Akita Yashima & Chokai Tourist Information Center).

End point

Please ask at the tourist information center inside Yashima Station (Akita Yashima & Chokai Tourist Information Center).

Good to know

  • 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
  • Wheelchair is not accessible

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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