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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

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What To Expect

1

Stop 1

⏱ 5 min

our 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.

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Stop 2

⏱ 1h

Special 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.

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Stop 3

⏱ 1hAdmission included

Visit 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.

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Stop 4

⏱ 1hAdmission included

Tour 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.

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Stop 5

⏱ 5 min

End 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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