Katsuyama Fermentation Heritage Tour

Katsuyama flourished as a post town and castle town on the Izumo Kaido road. It has been designated as a "Preserved Streetscape District" due to the old townscape with white walls and lattice windows that still remains. In recent years, it has been called the "Town of Noren," with colorful "noren" (traditional Japanese curtains) displayed at the eaves of each house. A guide will explain its history.

Explanation of the history of Gozen-shu Brewery Tsuji Honten, its unique sake brewing methods, and the mechanism of fermentation. Includes a tasting comparison of soft and hard water, and sake tasting.

Lunch and shopping at a restaurant directly managed by a sake brewery, featuring a special fermented lunch.

A rare factory tour at a brewery established in 1888, producing vinegar, miso, and soy sauce. Introduction to the activities of "Maniwa Hakko's," a group of diverse businesses connected by fermentation.