Echizen Pottery and Echizen Chest Tour with Japanese Sake Tasting
The Echizen region of Fukui Prefecture has been designated as one of the "Six Ancient Kilns of Japan," and is well known for Echizen lacquerware, pottery, and cutlery. Come and try to make your own sake cup with the guidance of a craftsperson. Afterwards, go onto taste the region's traditional dishe
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 1h 30mVisit Ryusengama, where Echizen Usukuchi cups are made This time, I will make my own sake cup.
Stop 2
⏱ 1hAdmission includedJuwari Soba Daikonsha in Echizen Pottery Village You can enjoy soba made by hand by the host.
Stop 3
⏱ 1hAdmission includedKatayama Sake Brewery, a 250-year-old sake brewery Learn about the process of making sake on a sake brewery tour
Stop 4
⏱ 1hAdmission includedAt the Koyanagi Tansu store, you can tour an actual chest of drawers making workshop. You can enjoy the world of chest of drawers filled with local techniques.
Stop 5
⏱ 1hAdmission includedUotome's restaurant bar has a modern atmosphere. Katayama Sake Brewery's sake and Ootome's original snacks are exquisite.
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
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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