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Castle Town Walking Tour with Local Sweets and Sake Tasting

Step into the timeless charm of Koriyama, a historic Japanese castle town that still preserves the atmosphere of the Edo period. This guided tour offers hands-on cultural experiences: try goldfish scooping, enjoy roasted green tea with traditional Nara sweets at a 400-year-old confectionery, explore

📍Meeting point: Please meet at the Ticket gate exit

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What To Expect

1

Stop 1

30 min

Experience kingyo-sukui, a nostalgic Japanese summer festival tradition.

2

Stop 2

30 min

Tea & Traditional Sweets – Taste roasted green tea and handmade confections at Honke Kikuya, Nara’s oldest sweets shop with 400 years of history.

3

Stop 3

1h

Explore the Koriyama Castle ruins, deeply connected to Toyotomi Hidenaga. Visit the historic observatory and admire the impressive stone wall structures, earning the site the nickname “Museum of Stone Walls.” Learn about the development of the castle town and gain insights into the vibrant merchant culture that once thrived here.

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Stop 4

1h 30m

Nakatani Sake Brewery – Sample three varieties of Nara sake with seasonal appetizers, with non-alcoholic options available.(*If you cannot drink alcohol, please let us know when making your reservation.)

What’s Included

  • Snacks
  • Gratuities
  • Experience Japanese festival culture by "scooping goldfish 10 times" using a tool called "poi."
  • Lunch

What to Bring

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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
  • Not recommended for vegetarians, vegans, or those with allergies.

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