Mikoshi workshop admission fee, private transfer vehicle, English-speaking driver-guide, toll road fees, parking fees, consumption tax

Lunch, transportation to the pickup location, drinks, souvenirs, and other personal expenses

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 3 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply；For cancellations made 2 to 2 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply；Cancellation is not allowed between 0–1 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.；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 your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

Age range: 6-79 years old；Duration: Approx. 4 hours 15 minutes (Experience time: 2 hours 15 minutes)；Min. 2 people to depart

[Chiba] Half-Day Authentic Japanese Culture Experience: Mikoshi Workshop & Miso Ramen Tour [With Guide & Private Transfer]

Japan-Chiba , Chiba City

Booking confirmed 1 day(s) after ordering

Duration:5 hour(s)

Service language: English / Japanese / Thai / Mandarin

Free cancellation up to 11 day(s) in advance

A real Mikoshi workshop, not a tourist show
Explore Miso (fermentation culture), the foundation of Japanese cuisine
Accompanied by an English-speaking driver-guide for a comfortable and authentic visit to Japan

[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

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Cultural Experiences

Activity time	Morning
Transportation method	Hotel transfer
Location	Indoor
Experience type	Woodworking
Cuisine type	Japanese cuisine
Additional service & facility	Transfer included
Minimum participant requirement	2 travelers
Cultural experience type	Traditional culture experience

Product Info

Experience authentic Japanese culture that is still alive today in a half-day trip from Tokyo. First, visit Nakadai Seisakusho, an active workshop that makes and repairs Mikoshi. Visit the site where skilled craftsmen make and repair Mikoshi carried in local festivals. Learn how craftsmanship and local life are connected through Mikoshi. Have lunch at a Miso ramen specialty shop that originated in Chiba. Through Miso, which has a long tradition of fermentation, connect with everyday Japanese food culture.
A real Mikoshi workshop, not for tourists
Visit a real Mikoshi workshop to learn about Mikoshi, the 'vehicles for gods,' and Japanese festival culture. You can see active craftsmen and the tools still in use today.
Explore Miso (fermentation culture), the foundation of Japanese cuisine
Enjoy a premium lunch experience at a ramen specialty shop that originated in Chiba and is loved around the world. Miso ramen, based on Miso, which is the foundation of Washoku (a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage), is famous here.
Accompanied by an English-speaking driver-guide for a comfortable and authentic visit to Japan
An English-speaking driver-guide will accompany you, so you can travel comfortably and efficiently experience authentic Japanese culture in half a day.

Meeting time:

09:00

Meeting point:

A private car will pick you up at your hotel or designated location. (Limited to Bunkyo, Chiyoda, Chuo, Edogawa, Koto, Minato, Shibuya, Shinagawa, Shinjuku, Sumida, Taito, and Toshima wards in Tokyo)

Address:

Your designated hotel or location

A real Mikoshi workshop, not for tourists

Miso ramen tasting experience

English-speaking driver-guide included for easy travel and no language barriers

What You Can Expect

Duration: 5 hour(s)

1 Day

09:00
Meeting. An English-speaking driver-guide will pick you up in a private car at your designated location or your hotel (in select areas of Tokyo).
09:45
Nakadai Seisakusho. Visit a real manufacturing site that has specialized in wood processing for Mikoshi since its founding, where professional craftsmen such as woodworkers, sculptors, and lacquerers still make and repair Mikoshi today. Mikoshi are not just beautiful woodwork; they are 'vehicles for gods' and are closely linked to local Japanese communities and Shinto. You will not only see them but also learn about the cultural background of why Mikoshi exist and how they are used in festivals.
11:30
Visit a famous Miso ramen specialty shop that originated in Chiba. Enjoy a lunch experience featuring Miso ramen, which originated in Chiba and is loved around the world. Miso (fermentation culture) is the foundation of Washoku, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Experience the ultimate umami created by traditional brewing techniques passed down for generations, carefully selected aged Miso, and a rich soup.
13:15
Return. You will be dropped off at your requested location by private car.

Purchase Notice

Important notes for tour participation:

- You must provide a mobile phone number that can be used in Japan. We cannot accept cancellations or changes to your request if we are unable to contact you. - Please inform us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions at the time of booking. - The experience cannot be extended.

Other notes:

This tour is a package tour planned and operated by 株式会社ビュート (Bute Inc.). Minimum number of participants: 2 * For details on travel conditions, please check the following travel terms and conditions document: https://www.bute.co.jp/pdf/domestic_conditions.pdf

Remarks:

Please be sure to provide the following information: - The address of your designated pickup location or your hotel for the private transfer. (Limited to Chuo, Toshima, Chiyoda, Bunkyo, Shinjuku, Minato, Shibuya, Shinagawa, Taito, Koto, Sumida, and Edogawa wards in Tokyo) - Any food allergies or dietary restrictions, including specific allergens or dietary requirements - The age of any children participating with you - A mobile phone number that can be used in Japan

Includes/Excludes

Mikoshi workshop admission fee, private transfer vehicle, English-speaking driver-guide, toll road fees, parking fees, consumption tax

Lunch, transportation to the pickup location, drinks, souvenirs, and other personal expenses

Reminders

Age range: 6-79 years old
Duration: Approx. 4 hours 15 minutes (Experience time: 2 hours 15 minutes)
Min. 2 people to depart

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 3 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
For cancellations made 2 to 2 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
Cancellation is not allowed between 0–1 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 your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

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