Kitakata Half-Day Private Tour: Explore Ramen Love in a Town with Excellent Sake
Kitakata
Embark on a half-day private tour in Kitakata and discover the town's love for ramen and excellent sake. Explore traditional Japanese storehouses and customize your itinerary with a knowledgeable guide.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kitakata Kura no Sato - Established in 1993, Kitakata Kura no Sato is a base for passing down the cultural tradition of building kura (traditional warehouses) and magariya (L-shaped houses), which are valuable parts of the lifestyle heritage of the Kitakata area.

Ten traditional-style buildings stand within this 4,500 square-meter area. These include a mise-gura (a kura used as a shop), a miso-gura (kura for preserving miso paste), a kokumotsu-gura (a kura for storing grain), and a kura-zashiki (a kura used as a residence), as well as the residences of local officials (Go-gashira and Kimoiri) constructed around a courtyard.

What's Included
  • Licensed Local Guide
  • Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from ‘What to expect’ list
What's Not Included
  • Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • Private transportation
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Additional Information

Embark on a value-filled journey with an authorized and experienced multilingual tour guide to discover Kitakata effectively and enjoyably!

Renowned for its rich supply of water and rice, Kitakata’s passion for ramen and superior sake is unmistakable. Take a leisurely stroll around the town center to observe the numerous kura, or traditional Japanese storehouses, that now serve as inns, retail outlets, breweries, and niche stores. A majority of these can be found in the heart of the city.

Your day begins with your guide picking you up at your hotel in the morning. Share your specific requests for the day, and we will tailor your itinerary beforehand!

Note1: Please choose your must-visit locations from a list included in the tour info to make your personalized itinerary.
Note
2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter qualification, handed out by the Japanese government, necessitates a strong comprehension and awareness of Japanese history and culture.

  • This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
Location
Kitakata Kura no Sato
109 Oshikiri,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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up to 10 guests
1 Adult
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