Kuriyama Town | In-depth exploration of a century-old sake brewery: A visit to the Kobayashi Sake Brewery, a French-style sake lees feast, and a guided tour of the Kobayashi Family Cultural Property. (022)
| Departure / Meeting Point: | 小林酒造園區（北海道夕張郡栗山町錦 3-109） |
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| Duration | 1 day (approximately 5.5 hours) |
| Operating Period | 2026-04-01 ~ 2027-03-31 |
| Minimum Number of Participants | 6 ~ xx people |
| Price (per person) |
Adult: ¥9,800 Child: ¥9,800 |
| Age Restriction | 20 歲以上（報到時需核對護照確認年齡） |
Itinerary Details
The daily brewing routine of Zangyuan craftsmen
Step into a century-old building workshop. From rice steaming and koji making to fermentation and pressing, understand the combination of traditional wisdom and modern equipment under a professional guide, get up close to the life cycle of sake, and learn to identify the aroma and flavor of rice through a tasting framework.
From wine glasses to plates: terroir practices
The itinerary includes a “Creative French Lunch with Sake Lees,” where sake lees, a byproduct of fermentation, are cleverly incorporated into local ingredients and paired with select sake, allowing you to experience the wonders of a circular dining experience. Afterwards, a guided tour of the cultural property “Kobayashi House” will provide insight into the family business’s legacy from the Meiji era to the present day.
Itinerary
Wine Cellar Exploration and Professional Tasting
Registration and factory visit begin
Meet at Kobayashi Brewery. Accompanied by a Chinese-speaking guide, you will walk into the brewing area to observe the exterior of the koji room and the fermentation process, gaining an understanding of the core techniques of sake brewing.
Sake tasting and flavor analysis
We offer tastings of several representative wines, and our guides will help you build an evaluation framework based on acidity, umami, and rice aroma to find your preferred style.
Fermentation Luncheon and Cultural Space Tour
Sake Lees Creative French Lunch
Enjoy a themed set menu within the park and experience the unique aroma of sake lees in your dishes (including a glass of selected sake to accompany the meal), and appreciate the diverse applications of sake brewery ingredients.
Guided tour of the Kobayashi Family Residence, a cultural property
Step into the quaint historical building and hear stories of the roles of women in the Japanese sake industry and the evolution of their families’ businesses. Enjoy an elegant afternoon tea with matcha and special sake lees desserts.
Shopping and Return
Souvenir Selection
Choose from limited-edition sake, sake lees preservation products, or local handicrafts at the memorial shop.
End of trip
Walk back to Kuriyama Station on your own or take a private car back to conclude your fulfilling one-day in-depth tour.
Important Information & Cancellation Policy
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Important Notes: Driving after drinking is prohibited (those driving themselves are strictly prohibited from tasting). Photography is prohibited in some brewing areas; please abide by factory regulations. Please inform us of any food allergies or contraindications when registering.
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キャンセルポリシー：
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7 days before departure: 30%
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3 days before departure: 50%
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Previous day and current day: 100%
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