Discover Tamba Sasayama: Pick edamame, explore historic streets, and visit a 300-year-old sake brewery. Perfect day trip from Osaka or Kyoto.
- Homei Sake Brewery Horoyoi Jokagura - After learning a lot about Dekansho Edamame, experience the charm of “Little Kyoto” , just an hour away from Osaka and Kyoto! Discover another Japan in Tamba Sasayama.
10:00 AM: Meet at JR Sasayamaguchi Station
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Tabuchi Farm
Mr. Tabuchi, the farm owner, will talk about the charm and deliciousness of Dekansho edamame, a special variety of edamame. We will harvest, cook, and enjoy the Dekansho beans together. Those who wish to enjoy them with beer can purchase it as an option.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Kawaramachi street
Enjoy lunch and Stroll through Kawaramachi, lined with traditional merchant houses that feels like a time slip to the Edo period. Admire the pottery of Tachikui, at the Koto Museum. Try your luck with a fortune slip at the vibrant orange torii of Makekirai Inari Shrine. With fewer tourists, you can take your favorite photos leisurely.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Houmei Sake Brewery
5:00 PM: JR Sasayamaguchi Station
- Lunch
- Bus transportation fee
- taxi transportation fee
Create unforgettable memories in Tamba Sasayama, where Japan’s pristine beauty and rich traditions are preserved. Just an hour’s train ride from Osaka or Kyoto, you can immerse yourself in stunning Japanese scenery. Begin your tour by harvesting the renowned Black Edamame of the region and savor them with beer if you wish. Stroll along streets lined with charming merchant houses reminiscent of a samurai drama. The picturesque streets resemble a period drama set, and a short detour leads to Makekirai Inari Shrine with its vibrant orange torii gates. Shop for souvenirs in stores converted from old folk houses or select Famous Tachikui pottery from a quaint shop. The tour culminates with a visit to Houmei Sake Brewery, a 300-year-old establishment. A friendly guide will provide a special tour filled with hidden Japanese treasures.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
