Learn about Japanese sake and GI Tone-Numata

Learn about GI-certified sake from the Tone-Numata region

The Tone-Numata region of Gunma Prefecture is surrounded by huge river terraces and is a place rich in nature and history. Through experiences that combine tradition and innovation, we offer a trip that will create unforgettable memories.

• Nagai Sake Brewery's innovative taste: We offer a tasting experience of sparkling sake made with the purest water source in the region. Enjoy sake made with the same secondary fermentation process in the bottle as champagne.

• Hands-on learning at Otone Sake Brewery: Next, you'll have the opportunity to tour the sake brewing process at Otone Sake Brewery, where you'll learn about traditional techniques up close and experience warming sake, providing an opportunity to experience the profound culture of sake.

• Insight into the Traditions of Tsuchida Sake Brewery: At Tsuchida Sake Brewery, you will learn about the kimoto-zukuri method, a brewing method that has been passed down since the Edo period.

• Locally-sourced gourmet experience: At dinner at the local-sourced Italian restaurant Ventinove, you can enjoy Italian cuisine made with locally-sourced ingredients paired with sake from Tsuchida Sake Brewery. The exquisite marriage of food and sake conveys the charm of the region through your tongue.

• Soba noodle making experience in a traditional Japanese house: In this soba noodle making experience in a 250-year-old traditional Japanese house, you can make soba noodles with your own hands and taste them on the spot. You can experience the joy of making your own food while learning traditional techniques.

• Exploring the history of Kichijoji: A stroll through Kichijoji, which has a history of 700 years, will allow you to feel the depth of history. You can spend time regaining peace of mind while walking through the temple grounds, which are filled with flowers of all seasons.

  
  

This tour is a journey to rediscover the charm of Japan through the rich nature, traditional culture, and innovative initiatives of the Tone-Numata region. We can customize the itinerary according to your wishes, so please feel free to contact us if you are interested.