8-hour tour of Hatcho Miso Brewery and cooking experience「Now accepting reservations」

2025-06-19

Tour overview
First, we will take you to a Japanese restaurant called “Kobanten” where you will enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine for lunch. This Japanese cuisine uses Hatcho miso to bring out the umami flavor.

Afterwards, you will visit the miso brewery where Hatcho miso is made, listen to an explanation about Hatcho miso, and then have a tour of an actual miso brewery, experiencing firsthand how traditional miso is made.

After the miso brewery tour, you will cook your own stewed udon noodles using Hatcho miso. You will experience how anyone can bring out the flavor of Japanese cuisine by using Hatcho miso.

The tour will conclude with a speech from the miso brewery owner.

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Kobanten
This is a long-established Japanese restaurant that has been in business for over 100 years and was featured in the Michelin Guide Aichi, Gifu, and Mie 2019. This Japanese restaurant in Hekinan City, Aichi Prefecture, is well-known for its Japanese eel dishes and is bustling with gourmets who come from far away to try its cuisine.

Hatcho Miso Village
Hatcho miso is a traditional Japanese bean miso made in Hatcho-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture. This miso is made without modern manufacturing methods or additives, using only soybeans and salt as ingredients, and is aged for over two years in a wooden barrel. Many professional Japanese chefs use Hatcho miso to bring out the umami flavor that is the essence of Japanese cuisine.

・tour schedule

10 am.	Pick up at your hotel
10 am.～11 am.	Move by car
11 am.	Arrival at Kobanten
11 am.～11:30 am.	Description of dishes
11:30 am.～1 pm.	Lunch of Hatcho miso cuisine
1 pm.～1:50 pm.	Move by car
1:50 pm.	Arrived at Hatcho Miso Brewery
2 pm.～2:15 pm.	Introduction to Hatcho Miso
2:15 pm.～3 pm.	Miso brewery tour
2 pm.～3:15 pm.	coffee break
3:15 pm.～4:45 pm.	Hatcho miso cooking experience
4:45 pm.～5:00 pm.	farewell greetings
5 pm.～6 pm.	hire move
6 pm.	See you off at the hotel

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Kyoto Noh Theatre “Kashokaku” Private 12-hour Noh Theatre 「Now accepting reservations」

2025-06-19

Nohgaku is a traditional performing art that represents Japan, and is a collective term for Noh and Kyogen. It was perfected by Kannami and Zeami during the Muromachi period, and has a history of over 600 years. Noh is a musical and dance drama based on song and dance, performed while wearing Noh masks. Nohgaku is mainly performed according to stories created from Japanese classical literature, and the way it conveys human psychology through a small number of movements reflects Japanese culture, but on the other hand, this can also make it difficult for viewers to understand.
On this tour, the Kashokaku Noh Theatre in Kyoto will be exclusively reserved for one group. From Nagoya Station, take the Tokaido Shinkansen to Kyoto Station in 45 minutes. After arriving at Kyoto Station, you will be guided to the Kashokaku Noh Theatre and will receive a briefing of about 1.5 hours, covering everything from the history of Noh to the story of the Noh performance. Afterwards, there will be a break for a chat with the performers and you will be able to ask them any questions you may have about the upcoming Noh performance.
For lunch, you will enjoy Kyoto cuisine in a bento box delivered by a long-established Kyoto restaurant.
After the meal, it’s finally time to watch today’s Noh performance. While moving freely around the spacious seats, you can enjoy about an hour of Noh performance from your favorite program, choosing a place where you can easily see the performers. After the performance, there will be another social time with the performers, and we will answer any questions you may have. You will then put on the Noh masks and costumes used in the performance and go up onto the Noh stage, experiencing what it’s like to move around on stage as if you were a performer, and we will also take you backstage. Please feel free to take photos as well. If you wish, you can also purchase the Noh masks and costumes on the spot.
The Noh performance will be by Master Inoue Hirohisa, a Noh performer designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property by the Japanese government. Here, you will be able to truly enjoy the mysterious world of Kanze-style Noh.

Tour highlights (estimated number of participants: 2 to 4 people)
1. Learn basic knowledge of Noh and the content of the programs to be performed directly from the performers
2. Enjoy a 30-minute Noh performance at the Kanze School Noh Theater “Kashokaku”
3. Try on a Noh mask and costume used in Noh and experience a Noh performance on stage.
4. A cameraman will film the participants performing and edit the video.
5. You can also choose the option to try out playing the taiko and drums used in the chanting.

・tour schedule

8 am.	Hotel pick up
8 am.～9 am.	Transfer by hire car from Hotel to Nagoya Station
9 am.～9:40 am.	Shinkansen travel: Nagoya Station – Kyoto Station
9:40 am.～1030 am.	Hire car transfer Kyoto Station – Kashokaku
10:30 am.～10:45 am.	Kashokan welcome and greetings
10:45 am.～11:15 am.	What is Nohgaku? (Classroom Lessons)
11:15 am.～12:15 pm.	Today’s content (classroom lecture)
12:15 pm.～12:30 pm.	Break and discussion with the performers
12:30 pm.～1:45 pm.	Lunch (Manju)
2 pm.～3 pm.	Viewing a Noh performance (choose from Hagoromo, Izutsu, or Nonomiya)
3:15 pm.～4 pm.	Discussion with the speakers and Q&A session
4 pm.～4:45 pm.	Try on Noh masks and costumes, take photos, and go behind the scenes
4:45 pm.～5 pm.	Farewell speech
5 pm.～6 pm.	Hire car transfer from Kashokaku to Kyoto Station
6 pm.～6:40 pm.	Shinkansen travel from Kyoto Station to Nagoya Station
7 pm.～7:30 pm.	Hire car transfer Nagoya Station – Hotel
7:30 pm.	See you off at the hotel

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Inuyama Castle & Karakuri Doll Museum Experience 1 Night Tour「Coming soon」

2025-06-19

Inuyama Castle is said to have been built by Oda Nobunaga’s uncle, Nobuyasu, around 1537 during the Muromachi period.
The castle tower is the oldest surviving castle tower in Japan. The view from the top floor of the tower is truly spectacular.
Every April, the Inuyama Festival is held in the Inuyama Castle area. At the festival, floats carrying Karakuri puppets are paraded around and Karakuri puppet performances are dedicated to the local Haritsuna Shrine. Karakuri puppets are like medieval Japanese robots that can dance, transform, and fly in the air without the use of any power source. The advanced techniques for making Karakuri puppets have been passed down from generation to generation, and are currently carried on by the ninth generation, Tamaya Shobei.
On this tour, participants will make parts for a Karakuri doll under the guidance of the 9th generation Tamaya Shobei. Through this experience, you will learn about some of the advanced techniques used in Karakuri dolls, which became the foundation of modern Japanese manufacturing industry.
In the castle town, honeysuckle wine has been brewed since ancient times as a medicinal drink with health benefits. On this tour, you can stay at an inn that was renovated from part of a sake brewery where honeysuckle wine was brewed. Enjoy the relaxing experience of a genuine Japanese inn stay, unique to a Japanese house that you cannot get at a hotel.

Tour highlights (estimated number of participants: 2 to 4 people)
1. Take a stroll around the national treasure Inuyama Castle and the Japanese garden Urakuen, and experience matcha tea at the national treasure teahouse Joan.
2. Learn about the history of Karakuri puppets and watch demonstrations at the Inuyama Karakuri Museum
3. Learn how to make doll parts under the guidance of the 9th generation Karakuri puppeteer, Shobei Tamaya
4. Participants will operate the Karakuri puppet and experience a puppet demonstration.
5. A cameraman will film the participants’ demonstrations and edit the videos.

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9-Hour Samurai Culture Tour to Nagoya Castle and Tokugawa Art Museum「Now accepting reservations」

2025-03-28

Nagoya Castle was built in 1615 as part of Tokugawa Ieyasu’s unification of Japan during the Edo period. All of Nagoya Castle except for the stone walls was burned down in an air raid during World War II. The castle tower was rebuilt in 1959, and the Honmaru Palace was restored in 2018.
Although it is a rebuilt castle, the castle tower and Honmaru Palace have been accurately rebuilt based on surviving blueprints, so you can see how they looked in the past.
The grounds of Nagoya Castle have been developed as a park, where various events are held, and you can enjoy the local B-class gourmet cuisine known as Nagoya Meshi at Kinshachi Yokocho, where Nagoya’s famous restaurants are gathered.
If you come to Nagoya, you should definitely visit Nagoya Castle! Your Aichi tour starts here.

・tour schedule

9 am.	Hotel pick up Travel by taxi or public transport
9:30 am.	Arrival at Nagoya Castle After seeing the stone walls of Nagoya Castle and feeling its eternal history, you will tour the castle tower and Honmaru Palace.
12 pm.	Lunch at Kinshachi Yokocho Recommended Nagoya cuisine includes dishes made with the local Hatcho miso, such as miso stewed udon and misokatsu.
1 pm.	Departing from Nagoya Castle Travel by taxi or public transport
1:30 pm.	Arrived at Tokugawa Garden At Tokugawa Garden, you can take a leisurely stroll through the Japanese garden, which retains vestiges of the time.
3 pm.	Tokugawa Art Museum Admire the treasures of the Owari Tokugawa clan and learn about samurai culture at the Tokugawa Art Museum next to Tokugawa Garden
6 pm.	Arrival at hotel

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Nagoya Food 3-Hour Tour「Coming soon」

2025-03-28

Nagoya cuisine is a unique regional menu that has been widely accepted and loved in Nagoya and its suburbs, including misokatsu, chicken wings, and hitsumabushi, and is widely eaten at home and in restaurants. It may be that Hitsumabushi is the reason why Westerners, who were once said not to eat eel, now like it.
A German woman who is a gourmet who has traveled all over the world was so impressed by the Nagoya specialty, Hitsumabushi, that she said, “There is nothing in the world more delicious than this!” Apparently, many inbound tourists come to Nagoya just to eat this dish?

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9-hour tour of Arimatsu townscape and Arimatsu tie-dye making experience「Now accepting reservations」

2025-03-28

Arimatsu shibori is a tie-dyed textile produced mainly in the Arimatsu and Narumi areas of Midori Ward, Nagoya. It is typically made by dyeing cotton fabric with indigo, and the pattern changes depending on how the thread is tied. It is a traditional craft of the Arimatsu and Narumi areas of Nagoya, and almost all of the processes are done by hand, so it is very time-consuming and labor-intensive. Another feature of Arimatsu shibori is that each piece is handmade, so there are no two exactly the same. Even outside of Japan, “SHIBORI” means Arimatsu. Although it is a traditional craft, many techniques have been continuously developed and improved.
During the tour, you will receive direct instruction from an Arimatsu Shibori designer and be able to create your own original Arimatsu Shibori piece. From traditional Arimatsu hand towels to fashionable scarves, you will work while listening to an experienced Arimatsu Shibori designer’s instructions, so even beginners can feel at ease. All materials and tools required for the work are available on-site, so you do not need to prepare them yourself.

・tour schedule

9 am.	Hotel pick up Travel by taxi or public transport
10 am.	Arrival at Arimatsu In the morning, you will take a stroll through the streets of Arimatsu and deepen your understanding of Arimatsu Shibori.
12 pm.	Lunch at a traditional Japanese restaurant In Arimatsu you can choose from authentic Japanese cuisine, traditional udon noodles, and freshly baked bread.
1 pm.	Arrival at the workshop After hearing about the history of Arimatsu Shibori and how it is made, you will begin preparations for the shibori experience.
2 pm.	Arimatsu tie-dyeing experience In the workshop, you will create a design and complete your own dyeing process in 3 hours. In this experience, you will dye the fabric using a dye made from natural indigo.
5 pm.	Work completed Travel by taxi or public transport
6 pm.	Arrival at hotel

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8-hour tour of Atsuta Shrine, Hitsumabushi lunch and Osu shopping street「Now accepting reservations」

2025-03-28

Atsuta Shrine
Atsuta Shrine is a large shrine that seems to be located in the middle of a forest, with a large camphor tree over 1,000 years old providing shade within its grounds of approximately 20,000 sq. m.
The Treasure Museum on the premises houses and exhibits over 6,000 votive items donated by the Imperial Family and other worshippers from around the country, which tell the history of worship. In addition, Kusanagi Hall, a treasure trove of swords, exhibits around 450 famous swords that have been donated to the shrine. Over 170 of these are registered as designated cultural properties by the nation and Aichi Prefecture.

Hitsumabushi
We will have a lunch of “Hitsumabushi” at the specialty restaurant that created the famous Nagoya dish. “Hitsumabushi” is a Nagoya specialty dish of finely chopped grilled eel served on top of rice. It is characterized by the fact that eel can be enjoyed in a variety of ways by adding condiments and broth. It is now loved by many people, including Nagoya residents and visitors from overseas. A German gourmet woman praised “Hitsumabushi” as the best in the world, having traveled all over the world.

Osu Shopping Street
The town of Osu is lined with a wide variety of shops, from electronics stores to second-hand clothing stores and gourmet food. It accepts and incorporates a wide range of cultures, from underground to mainstream, regardless of age, gender or nationality. This “hodgepodge” atmosphere is one of the great attractions of Osu. You’ll lose track of time as you wander around the restaurants and general stores that match your tastes.

・tour schedule

9 am.	Pick up at your hotel
9 am.～9:30 am.	Traveling by public transport
10 am.	Arrived at Atsuta Shrine
10 am.～11 am.	A stroll around Atsuta Shrine
11 am.～11:30 am.	move on foot
11:30 am.～13:30 pm.	Lunch of Nagoya’s specialty “Hitsumabushi”
13:40 pm.～14 pm.	Travel by taxi
14 pm.	Arrived at Osu Kannon Temple
14 pm.～16 pm.	Stroll through Osu Shopping Street
16:30 pm.～17 pm.	See you off at the hotel

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Authentic sushi making experience 6-hour tour「Now accepting reservations」

2025-03-28

The culture of nigiri sushi, which developed as Edomae sushi, has its origins in vinegar for sushi made in Aichi. As the number one producer of vinegar in Japan, Aichi is also the birthplace of nigiri sushi culture. “Honkaku Nigiri Sushi Tamahagane” is a restaurant that recreates a real sushi restaurant from before nigiri sushi became popular as conveyor belt sushi.

Here, a top-class sushi chef will personally teach you how to make nigiri sushi. The taste of the sushi you make yourself will be exceptional, and it will be fun to compare it with the nigiri sushi made by a professional chef.

The restaurant’s name, “Tamahagane,” comes from the fact that the real Japanese swords on display in the restaurant are made of Tamahagane. These Japanese swords are masterpieces that have been polished by swordsmiths in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture. You, the person about to make your sushi, will be able to touch and appreciate these swords directly. This is the only sushi restaurant in Japan where you can hold a real Japanese sword in your hands.

Please enjoy the sushi making experience to your heart’s content at our shop where we create works of art like tamahagane.

・tour schedule

4:30 pm.	Pick up at your hotel
4:30 pm～5:00 pm.	Taxi transfer
5 pm.	Arrival at Tamahagane
5 pm.～5:30 pm.	Explanation and appreciation of swords
5:30 pm.～7 pm.	Sushi making experience, tasting
7 pm.～7:30 pm.	Rest your chopsticks
7:30 pm.～10 pm.	Sushi course dinner
10 pm.～10:30 pm.	Taxi transfer
10:30 pm.	Arrival at hotel

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Magome and Tsumago 9-hour walking tour「Coming soon」

2025-03-28

Magome-Tsumago is a post town located in the southern part of Nagano Prefecture, Japan, that retains its traditional atmosphere. The town is located along the old Nakasendo road, which flourished as a route used by travelers and merchants during the Edo period. Magome-Tsumago is one of the best-preserved of these roads, and is a popular tourist destination.
Hiking in Magome-Tsumago is a fascinating experience where you can enjoy both natural beauty and historical background at the same time. Here you can follow part of the Nakasendo road from the Edo period. This road was once used by merchants and travelers, and old post towns and historical ruins are dotted along the way. A great attraction of the hike is that you can imagine the scenery of those times while enjoying nature. In addition, there are beautiful mountains and valleys all around, and the autumn leaves and spring greenery are particularly spectacular.
From the hiking trails, you can feel the seasonal changes in nature and be healed by the splendor of the scenery. Walking through clear streams and forests is a relaxing experience.

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Nagoya Izakaya Tour 3 Hours「Coming soon」

2025-03-28

There are certain dishes that are always available at traditional izakayas in Nagoya. One of them is the Nagoya specialty “Dote-ni.” “Dote-ni” is a dish made by simmering pork offal and beef tendons in red miso and mirin. In Nagoya, this dish is made with “Haccho miso,” a traditional miso made in Okazaki City.
“Haccho miso” is a high-quality soybean miso made only from soybeans, salt, and water, and is aged for two years while strictly adhering to a 370-year-old manufacturing method. Hatcho miso has a deep richness and unique astringency, and because the smelly innards are simmered in this miso, the distinctive taste is eliminated and the flavor is enhanced.
Another dish is “fried chicken wings.” It is a dynamic dish in which half a young chicken is fried and grilled as is, then dipped in a secret sauce that has been aged and flavored with various condiments. This has become a taste that many Nagoya residents desire. There are many izakayas in Nagoya that serve “fried chicken wings,” and each store competes with each other to come up with the best secret sauce, creating a taste that is unique to Nagoya.

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