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[Chiba/Sawara] Katori Jingu Shrine / Charming Sawara Stroll / Soy Sauce Pressing Tour / Authentic Sake Brewery Visit & Tasting! [English-speaking Driver Guide Included | Private Transfer]
Booking confirmed 1 day(s) after ordering
Duration:1 day(s)
Guided language: English / Japanese / Thai / Mandarin
Free cancellation up to 11 day(s) in advance
- Experience Japanese fermented food culture at the 'Village of Fermentation'
- Deepen your knowledge with a guided tour
- Travel comfortably by private car
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- This day trip from Tokyo includes an English-speaking guide and private transportation. You will visit the solemn Katori Jingu Shrine, stroll through the atmospheric riverside town of Sawara, and explore the 'Fermentation Village' to see soy sauce pressing and visit a traditional sake brewery (with tastings included!). In the morning, visit the historic Katori Jingu, a black-lacquered shrine dedicated to the god of martial arts, and walk through the beautiful streets of Sawara, which retains the charm of the Edo period from 200 years ago. In Sawara, you will also enjoy a boat ride (or a papier-mâché making experience if the boat service is suspended or crowded). In the afternoon, head to the 'Fermentation Village' in Kozaki to observe soy sauce pressing at a traditional factory and tour an authentic sake brewery, where you can enjoy sake tastings. An English-speaking driver-guide and a local English-speaking guide will accompany you.
- Experience Japan's Fermentation Culture in the 'Fermentation Village'
- Explore Japan's fermentation culture through the production of 'soy sauce' and 'sake,' which are essential to Japanese cuisine. Learn about fermentation at a historic soy sauce factory and a traditional sake brewery.
- Deepen Your Knowledge with a Guide
- With a guide, you can gain a deeper understanding of the places you visit. Having a guide makes your travel experience many times more valuable.
- Travel Comfortably by Private Car
- Travel comfortably in a private car, regardless of the heat or cold. You can enjoy your trip efficiently without waiting for public transportation.
Meeting Time:
- Please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled reservation time.
Meeting Point:
- A private shuttle will pick you up at your hotel or a designated location. (Limited to Bunkyo, Chiyoda, Chuo, Edogawa, Koto, Minato, Shibuya, Shinagawa, Shinjuku, Sumida, Taito, and Toshima wards in Tokyo)
Address:
- Your hotel or designated location
Authentic sake brewery tour and tasting
Visit a soy sauce brewery to see the soy sauce pressing process
Stroll through the popular 'Sawara', a charming riverside town that retains the atmosphere of a 200-year-old commercial hub
Enjoy a boat ride or a papier-mâché craft experience in Sawara
Visit the jet-black Katori Jingu Shrine
English-speaking driver guide included!
Travel comfortably in a private van
Purchase Notice
Regarding Cancellation:
- In case of rain, the tour will be cancelled. We will contact you 3 days before the scheduled date. If cancelled, a full refund will be provided, or you may reschedule to another date (subject to availability).
Notes for Participation:
- ・The boat ride in Sawara may be cancelled due to high water levels or congestion; in such cases, it will be replaced with a paper-mache craft experience. ・Consumption of natto is prohibited for 48 hours prior to the tour. On the day of the tour, consumption of fermented foods such as kimchi and food/drinks containing lactic acid bacteria (including yogurt) is prohibited. If consumed, you will not be allowed to enter the soy sauce factory or the sake brewery. There will be no changes to the schedule or refunds. Please confirm your agreement to these terms when booking. ・Sake brewing does not take place at the brewery from May to September. During this period, you cannot observe the brewing process, but you can still tour the brewery. ・Those under 19 years old cannot participate in sake tasting. No refunds will be provided. ・Please inform us of the age of any children participating. ・If you are late, you may not be able to participate. ・Please be sure to provide a mobile phone number that can be used within Japan. Please note that we cannot accept cancellations or requests for changes if we are unable to contact you. ・Please inform us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions at the time of booking. ・The tour duration cannot be extended.
Other Special Notes:
- This trip is a package tour planned and operated by 株式会社ビュート (Bute Inc.). Minimum 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 in Tokyo (limited to Chuo, Toshima, Chiyoda, Bunkyo, Shinjuku, Minato, Shibuya, Shinagawa, Taito, Koto, Sumida, and Edogawa wards). ・If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please specify the allergens or the nature of the restrictions. ・If you are participating with children, please provide their ages. ・A mobile phone number that works in Japan. ・Consumption of natto is prohibited for 48 hours prior to the tour. On the day of the tour, consumption of fermented foods such as kimchi and food/drinks containing lactic acid bacteria (including yogurt) is prohibited. If consumed, you will not be allowed to enter the soy sauce factory or the sake brewery. There will be no changes to the schedule or refunds. Please confirm your agreement to these terms when booking.
Reminders
Ages of participation: 5 to 80 years old
Regarding clothing and belongings: Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for walking around town.
Duration comment: 9 hours 40 minutes (Experience time 5 hours 50 minutes)
Minimum number of participants: 2
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.
