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Oigen Foundry
Sekinoichi Brewery
Oigen Foundry
Sekinoichi Brewery
Nambu Ironware Museum

1 Day Iwate Tour, Chusonji Temple, Nambu Ironware and Craft Beer

By JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
Free cancellation available
Price is S$298 per adult
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Overview

An unforgettable trip awaits. Fully enjoy the remarkable charms of Iwate Prefecture in the region of Tohoku. On this 1-day tour, you will taste local beer crafted by a traditional sake brewery, visit Chuson-ji, a temple steeped in history and tradition, and see how beautiful Nambu ironware is created. There will be an accompanying National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter throughout the entire itinerary for travellers to be able to appreciate all the beautiful sights, things to do, and culture. Revel in a rich experience while getting to know the deep significance of the local region's climate, culture, and tradition. The tour is also recommended for repeat visitors to Japan.

Activity location

  • Sake Brewery Seki no Ichi
    • 42 5
    • 021-0885, Ichinoseki, Iwate, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ichinoseki Station
    • 67 駅前
    • 021-0867, 一関市, 岩手県, Japan

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9:10 Ichinoseki Station
  • Activity duration is 8 hours and 5 minutes8h 5m
    8h 5m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:10
Price details
S$298.23 x 2 AdultsS$596.46
Total
Price is S$596.46
Until Wed, 11 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport costs included in the tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedNational Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee
  • What's includedWhat's includedExperience fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedOther admission fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFees other than those listed in Includes

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The order of activities and arrival times may differ on the day depending on reasons such as road conditions and congestion at destinations.
  • Depending on the number of tour participants, transport to be used may be changed to a hired car, taxi, etc. Seats may not be designated.
  • The dining venue and actual menu may vary due to seasonal or daily availability of ingredients.
  • Taking photos and videos is prohibited during the visit to Oigen Foundry Co., Ltd.
  • Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with vehicle seats or meals. If vehicle seats or meals are required, please make a booking under the adult rate.
  • Vegetarian meals are available and must be requested at the time of booking.　 If requests are not provided in advance, same-day changes cannot be accepted. Allergy-friendly meals, gluten-free meals, etc. are not available.
  • Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour.
  • As suitcases, etc. cannot be brought during the tour, please have them delivered in advance, or leave them in a locker or at your hotel before participating.
  • Depending on the number of tour participants, train transport may be used on some parts of the tour.

Activity itinerary

Sake Brewery Seki no Ichi
  • 1h 40m
  • Admission ticket included
Sekino-ichi is a historical brewery that has been around since the Edo period (1603-1868). Local beer is brewed in a former sake brewery. Tour around the craft beer factory, sample 4 kinds of beer, and explore the Museum of Sake Folk Culture. In 1999, the brewery buildings were designated as Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan.
Hiraizumi Rest House
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Fully enjoy a meal prepared with local ingredients [Japanese regional cuisine]. Vegetarian meals are available and must be requested at the time of booking. If requests are not provided in advance, same-day changes cannot be accepted. Allergy-friendly meals, gluten-free meals, etc. are not available.
Chuson-ji Temple
  • 1h 25m
  • Admission ticket included
Located to the north of central Hiraizumi, the temple complex of Chuson-ji began construction in the beginning of the 12th century when Hiraizumi was being built as a political and administrative base for Japan's northern territories, and took about a quarter of a century to complete. Of the structures in the complex, Chuson-ji Temple's Konjiki-do (Golden Hall) is the only structure that remains as it was when it was founded 900 years ago, and is Japan's first structure to be registered as a National Treasure. In addition, the Chuson-ji Temple area has been registered as a World Heritage Site in 2011 as "Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage."
Oshu
  • 30m
Visit Oshu City Traditional Industries Museum [Nambu Ironware Museum] and see how Nambu ironware is made through videos and displays faithfully recreating a Nambu ironware foundry from the early Meiji period (1868-1912). Oshu City is also the hometown of a current major leaguer world-renowned for being a two-way player. There is a brass sculpture of an outstretched hand made using Nambu ironware techniques, and visitors can actually shake hands with it.
Oigen Factory Shop
  • 50m
  • Admission ticket included
The history of ironware in this region goes back 900 years ago when Chuson-ji Temple was built. The industry took root as casters were invited into the region, producing items such as temple bells for Chuson-ji. Visit a foundry that makes Nanbu ironware, a traditional craft deeply rooted in the region. *Taking photos and videos is prohibited.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSake Brewery Seki no Ichi
    • 42 5
    • 021-0885, Ichinoseki, Iwate, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEIchinoseki Station
    • 67 駅前
    • 021-0867, 一関市, 岩手県, Japan

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