2 Day Tour Shimotsuki Festival with Traditional Food and Sake

Duration2 days

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

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.

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

Lunch on Day 1

What to expect

Day 1: Shimotsuki Festival

3h · Admission ticket included

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.

Day 2: Shimoguri - Sake Tasting

Shimogurinosato
1h

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.
1h · Admission ticket included

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

End point

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.

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

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

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