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Luxury Taxi Tour of Snow Country Cuisine and Stories | GI Koshihikari "Motenashi Gotsuo", Shiozawa Inn, and Monzen Culture (Chartered Alphard / Departing and Returning from Urasa and Echigo Yuzawa) (Minamiuonuma, Niigata)
Luxury Taxi Tour of Snow Country Cuisine and Stories | GI Koshihikari "Motenashi Gotsuo", Shiozawa Inn, and Monzen Culture (Chartered Alphard / Departing and Returning from Urasa and Echigo Yuzawa) (Minamiuonuma, Niigata)
Luxury Taxi Tour of Snow Country Cuisine and Stories | GI Koshihikari "Motenashi Gotsuo", Shiozawa Inn, and Monzen Culture (Chartered Alphard / Departing and Returning from Urasa and Echigo Yuzawa) (Minamiuonuma, Niigata)
Luxury Taxi Tour of Snow Country Cuisine and Stories | GI Koshihikari "Motenashi Gotsuo", Shiozawa Inn, and Monzen Culture (Chartered Alphard / Departing and Returning from Urasa and Echigo Yuzawa) (Minamiuonuma, Niigata)
Luxury Taxi Tour of Snow Country Cuisine and Stories | GI Koshihikari "Motenashi Gotsuo", Shiozawa Inn, and Monzen Culture (Chartered Alphard / Departing and Returning from Urasa and Echigo Yuzawa) (Minamiuonuma, Niigata)
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Luxury Taxi Tour of Snow Country Cuisine and Stories | GI Koshihikari "Motenashi Gotsuo", Shiozawa Inn, and Monzen Culture (Chartered Alphard / Departing and Returning from Urasa and Echigo Yuzawa) (Minamiuonuma, Niigata)

Japan-Niigata , Minami-Uonuma , Echigo Yuzawa
Booking confirmed within 3 working day(s)
Duration:8 hour(s)
Guided language: 日本語
Free cancellation 11 day(s) prior to experience date
Please present the e-voucher on-site

2. The ultimate rice bran cooking experience and Zen meditation to calm your mind. A sacred experience of lighting a fire and cooking the finest rice in a bran bran pot. During the steeping time, you can sit in meditation in the silence of the ancient temple, Jokoji, to calm your mind. This is a special time to take advantage of the time you have to wait in a snowy country and realize that hunger is the best spice.

4. Experience the history of the post town and its 300-year-old sake brewery and textiles. Stroll along Makino-dori, which retains the atmosphere of the Edo period. At Aoki Sake Brewery, which is normally closed to the public, you will be guided by the master brewer as you tour the depths of the brewery. Experience the textile culture with a thousand-year history and delve deeply into the wisdom and craftsmanship of the Snow Country. Embark on a special cultural journey where you can feel the breath of history.
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[Minamiuonuma Luxury Taxi Tour]
A day exploring the essence of Snow Country - "Monzen and Shiozawa-juku: A complete tour of the land and culture"

This is the ultimate private tour that will unravel the stories of two of Minamiuonuma's proud regions: the pristine landscape of rice and fermentation, and the millennia-old history of textiles.

Together with our dedicated storyteller, you will fully experience the power of life nurtured by snow and the crystallization of wisdom that has been passed down in the midst of deep silence.

"Snow stops time, snow moves life"
From the tranquil farming village in the morning to the post town in the afternoon, this is a full-day journey that takes you through the culture of the Snow Country.


Tour Concept: White Silence and Living Stories This tour offers a profound storytelling experience that connects the dots for those with a genuine, intellectually curious mind.

● Accompanied by a personal butler and storyteller Throughout the entire journey, your personal guide will act as a butler, accompanying you and unraveling the "living stories" of each location.
We connect the producers' thoughts and historical background, and invite customers to the heart of the story.

● VIP contacts (special interactions)
Farms, breweries, sake breweries, and ancient temples.
The guide will coordinate on-site opportunities to talk with the people who support the local area and take you to areas that are not open to the public, something that is not possible with regular sightseeing.

Plan details: Full day course (approximately 8 hours)
From Earth to Culture: Tracing Rice, Zen, and the Aesthetics of Post Towns

Morning: Monzen Area - Experience the rice cultivation philosophy that lies beneath the snow at Komagata Farm, which faces the earth and the heart, and feel the breath of fermentation that has marked a century at Kizu Brewery.
Afterwards, you will experience zazen at the ancient temple Jokoji, where you will calm your mind in silence.
"Experience the life sleeping beneath the snow and the breath of a century."

Lunch at Japanese Dining Retreat - The highlight of the journey to collect the "Light the Fire" story is lunch at Japanese Dining Retreat. He lights the fire in the wood and bran pot himself and cooks the finest koshihikari rice.
Enjoy the "Honki Gozen" meal, which combines rice from the farms you visited in the morning and miso from the brewery, along with rice you cooked yourself.
"Light the flame of life with your own hands. Your entire journey is in this one bowl."

Afternoon: Shiozawajuku Area - A walk through culture and craftsmanship. In the afternoon, head to Makino-dori Street. Experience the techniques of the Shiozawa Tsumugi Memorial Museum, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, and learn about the spirit of Snow Country at the Suzuki Makino Memorial Museum.
At the end of the trip, you will be in the VIP room of Aoki Sake Brewery, where you will hear directly from the brewer about their philosophy and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a historic post town.
"A journey through stories. A thousand-year-old textile and three hundred-year-old fine wine."

The "special moments" this tour offers
The thrill of "dots" becoming "lines":
The ingredients visited in the morning become "flavors" at lunch, which then lead to "culture" in the afternoon, providing a deep understanding that can only be achieved in one day.
Exclusive private space:
The taxi ride, the Zen meditation, the brewery's VIP room - every step of the journey is guaranteed to be a quiet time just for our guests, away from the hustle and bustle.
Ultimate Intellectual Satisfaction:
Through conversations with producers and brewers, you can experience the strong spirit of the people living in snowy regions and the joy of experiencing the essence of refined handiwork.

[Tour Overview]
● Duration: Approximately 8 hours (daytime)
● Main places to visit: Komagata Farm, Kizu Brewery, Jokoji Temple, Japanese Dining Inkyo (lunch), Makino Street, Shiozawa Tsumugi Memorial Museum, Suzuki Makino Memorial Museum, Aoki Sake Brewery ● Transportation: Private luxury taxi

Purchase Notice

1) Implementation period and reservation method:
This is only available during the heavy snowfall period from January to May.
Reservations are made by request (manual confirmation).
Once we confirm the availability of the facility, the arrangements will be completed.
2) Nature of the experience:
For interactions with producers (VIP contact), the guide will support appropriate interactions based on the weather and business conditions on the day. This will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience tailored to the conditions of the day.
3) Vehicle and number of people: Limited to 2-5 people. The tour will be conducted in a 4WD Alphard (fully chartered) that is strong on snowy roads.
4) Language support:
Guided tour language (tour guide/storyteller): Japanese only.
Store staff language: Japanese is spoken.

Reminders

  • 1) In the event of bad weather, a decision will be made one day before the tour/experience date (18:00 local time) whether or not the tour/experience will proceed.

  • If it is determined that safe operation is difficult due to heavy snowfall or other reasons, the tour will be canceled and a full refund will be given.

  • 3) Clothing and equipment:

  • 3) Clothing and equipment:

  • Please wear snow boots and plenty of warm clothing as this is an area that experiences heavy snowfall during the harsh winter months.

  • 4) Gathering/Dissolution:

  • JR Urasa Station (The driver will wait for you near the ticket gate)

  • JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station (The driver will wait for you near the Shinkansen ticket gate)

  • JR Urasa Station (The driver will wait for you near the ticket gate)

  • The price and meals are the same for adults and children.

  • To ensure safety, we will always drop you off at the station or your accommodation. We will not disband you mid-way or at a meal spot.

  • Transportation to the meeting point will not be arranged.

  • 5) Charges and Cancellation:

  • The price and meals are the same for adults and children.

  • Any additional drinks other than those included with the meal will be charged separately and must be paid directly on site.

  • Cancellation fees will be charged from 11 days prior to the reservation date.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations 11 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
  • For cancellations made 8 to 10 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
  • For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
  • For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 40% will apply
  • Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
NOTE
  • Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

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