Private Taxi: Washi-Making & Gold Leaf, Acclaimed Sake in Ehime
Discover Uchiko’s deep artisanal culture. Experience the world’s only "Gilded Washi"—adding modern brilliance to ancient paper—and visit a prestigious 300-year-old brewery. This private taxi tour is the perfect cultural transfer between Matsuyama and Dogo Onsen. Enjoy rare Japanese mastery while t
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 5 minour private taxi picks you up directly from station or hotel—no need to navigate public transport. Pick-up is available from Matsuyama Station, Matsuyama-shi Station, Dogo Onsen Station, and surrounding hotels. Please specify your convenient spot when booking.
Stop 2
⏱ 1hSpecial Local Lunch (Optional add-on): This is an exclusive, off-menu experience not available to regular walk-in guests! Gather around a traditional hearth (irori ) at the hidden eatery, Uchiko Inariya × Strike Ken, and grill local ingredients over charcoal yourself. Enjoy river fish, tofu dengaku, shiitake mushrooms, and the 100-year-old specialty “Jumbo Inari.” Experience the authentic warmth of Japan’s countryside tradition.
Stop 3
⏱ 1hAdmission includedVisit this renowned studio preserving 1,000 years of Ikazaki washi tradition—the world's only producer of gilded washi paper. ① Create your own handmade washi (40cm × 55cm) with a factory tour. ② Next, in the gilded washi postcard workshop, you can choose gold leaf to apply to pre-glued Ehime handmade washi postcards, creating beautiful and decorative gilded washi postcards.
Stop 4
⏱ 1hAdmission includedTour this 300-year-old brewery (founded 1716) recognized at Japan's National New Sake Competition. Discover traditional brewing methods and taste two premium sake varieties. Your private taxi ensures worry-free tasting.
Stop 5
⏱ 5 minEnd at historic Dogo Onsen to continue your day, or return to your Matsuyama station,Matsuyama-shi station, or surrounding hotels. This tour doubles as convenient transport between Matsuyama and Dogo Onsen.
What to Bring
- •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
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