Travel Notes
First Stop: Kobori Distillery
Located near Mt. Hakusan, one of Japan's three most sacred mountains, Kobori Distillery uses the clear underground waters of Mt. Hakusan to produce high-quality sake and plum wine. The distillery has been producing handcrafted sake since the Edo period, and its trademark, "Banzairaku," was established during the Meiji period, marking approximately 240 years of history. Sample seasonal sake here, with the eponymous "Banzairaku" being the most famous.
Second Stop: Miyamoto Distillery
Located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Miyamoto Distillery boasts a 140-year history and was the first distillery in the area to obtain a license to produce taro shochu. Its renowned "Kagamaru Imo Shochu" is a favorite for its crisp taste and rich aroma. Its unique flavor is loved by drinkers both domestically and internationally, and is even sold in New York.
Lunch: Kanaya Brewery – Sake Lecture and Creative Cuisine
Kanaya Brewery is dedicated to brewing sake that pairs perfectly with a variety of meals, and offers creative dishes using vegetables from Hakusan City and ingredients from Ishikawa Prefecture. Enjoy 10 of the chef's creative dishes, paired with 3 sake tastings personally selected by the brewery's director, and learn about the brewery's unique philosophy on sake. Enjoy a wonderful lunch!
[Reference Menu]
Main Course: Fish or Meat
(Appetizer, appetizer platter, soup, main course (meat or fish), dessert, approximately 10 courses)
*Vegetarian options can be changed on-site if there are alternatives available that day; pre-orders for vegetarian meals are not accepted.
*Japanese law prohibits alcohol consumption for those under 20 years of age; the aperitif will be replaced with apple cider.
*Menu changes monthly.
*Shoes must be removed upon entering the brewery.
Stop 3: Fukumitsuya
Fukumitsuya is the oldest sake brewery in the Kanazawa area, boasting nearly 400 years of history. They have long used Yamada Nishiki, a rice brewery contracted with rice farmers, and "centennial water" from underground. This "centennial water" refers to rainwater from sacred peaks and Mt. Hakusan, which seeps through layers of shells and reaches Fukumitsuya's grounds over a period of centuries. This mineral-rich water contributes to the sweet, refreshing sake they produce.
This tour offers tastings of three newly brewed or seasonal sakes. The flavors of this century-old establishment have captivated gourmets from around the world.
Interestingly, Fukumitsuya not only brews sake but also develops cosmetics using the rice fermentation techniques developed during their brewing process!
- Meetup: Before 8:20 AM at the Kanazawa Station Port group bus stop / Present reservation confirmation
※The bus is unreserved, but assigned seating may be required for larger groups. Smoking is strictly prohibited. Thank you for your cooperation!
*Large luggage cannot be accommodated. Please ensure your carry-on luggage does not exceed the seat capacity.
- Guests under 20 years of age can participate in this tour, but no alcoholic beverages will be served, and no sake tastings will be offered. Those aged 12-19 will be charged the adult price, but no alcoholic beverages will be served. The lunch menu is the same as for adults, and the aperitif will be apple cider instead.
Please note that alcohol consumption is permitted only for those aged 20 or older, as per Japanese adult standards. Furthermore, alcoholic beverages cannot be served to pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 6 years of age are not permitted on this tour.
- Guests may be traveling with you on other tours. Please note that lunch may be subject to change. We cannot accommodate dietary restrictions, such as vegetarian meals, in advance.
- The brewery to be visited may change depending on the season.
- Maximum group size: 4 people. A tour specialist will notify you 5 days prior to departure whether you will be accepted or not. - Prices for this tour are subject to change due to exchange rate fluctuations.
- Children under 5 years old are not permitted to participate.
