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Experience Japanese Culture
Sake Brewery/Factory Tour
Tottori
Includes a special sake tasting experience and a Hirasakazuki sake souvenir cup!

Ride the Nostalgic Wakasa Railway and Enjoy a Private Tour of Historic Wakasa Town and Ota Sake Brewery - Tottori Prefecture

USD361.85(JPY54,000)Per Group

  • A confirmation email for your reservation will be sent to you within 48 hours.
    *If your reservation cannot be completed, WAmazing Play will process your refund.
  • Required Time:
    300minutes
  • Reservation Time:
    12:30
  • Supported Languages:
    Japanese / Mandarin / English
Participants(Min.):
1 Group
Participants(Max.):
1 Group
Min. Participants Required For Activity:
1 Group
Payment Method:
Credit Card (VISA/MASTER/AMERICAN EXPRESS/JCB)
Fee:
1 person (Aged 20 years and above) USD 361.85
Group of 2 (Aged 20 years and above) USD 361.85
Age (Min.):
20 years old
Cancellation:
Yes
Booking deadline:
7 days prior by 12:00

Activity

Enjoy a short journey on the nostalgic local train of the Wakasa Railway!

Experience the authentic landscapes of Japan as the train runs through the Wakasa Valley. Don't miss the photogenic train cars, designed under the supervision of renowned designer Eiji Mitooka, as well as the charming Wakasa Station building!

Join a guided walking tour through the charming town of Wakasa!

A local guide will share the hidden charms of Wakasa that you might miss when exploring on your own.

Experience a tour and tasting at Ota Sake Brewery, including a Hirasakazuki sake cup as a souvenir!

Visit a sake brewery that crafts premium junmai sake using locally grown rice, and immerse yourself in Tottori's rich sake culture with a guided tour and tasting!

Take part in this exclusive private tour for a deeper, more immersive experience!

A private tour lets you explore the town at your own pace!

An English or Chinese-speaking guide will accompany you alongside a local expert from Wakasa Town!

An English or Chinese-speaking guide will accompany you, helping you engage in enjoyable conversations with the local guide and sake brewers about the history, local life, and sake culture.


Schedule

  • 12:30pm: Meet your English-speaking guide in front of the Tottori Station ticket gate

    Your English or Chinese-speaking guide will wait for you at the station. Please provide the name used for the reservation upon meeting.

  • 12:49pm: Departure from Tottori Station on the JR Inbi Line and Wakasa Railway to Wakasa Station (traveling on the local train)

    Embark on a short trip to Wakasa Station on the local train and take in the scenic views along the way!

  • 1:55pm: Arrival at Wakasa Station. Enjoy a walking tour of Wakasa Town (approx. 1 hour)

    Embark on a walking tour of Wakasa Town and the Wakasa Station Building, guided by a local expert.

  • 3:00pm: Tour the Ota Sake Brewery and enjoy a tasting of three different sake varieties (approx. 1 hour)

    Visit a sake brewery specializing in junmai sake, where you'll enjoy a guided tour and a tasting session. Each guest will receive a Hirasakazuki sake cup as a souvenir (one per person).

  • 4:12pm: Departure from Wakasa Station via Wakasa Railway and JR Inbi Line back to Tottori Station.

    5:19pm: The tour ends at Tottori Station


Included in the Fee

• Train fare, English or Chinese-speaking guide, brewery tour & tasting (3 types of sake, Hirasakazuki sake cup souvenir)

Not included in the Fee

• Cost of transportation to the meeting place and any other expenses not included in the experience fee

Meeting Place

JR Tottori Station

111 Higashihonji-cho, Tottori-shi, Tottori Prefecture 680-0835

Directions

Nearest StationJR Tottori Station

Directions to Nearest StationDirectly at JR Tottori Station

Destination by TaxiJR Tottori Station


Things guests need to prepare on the day of the activity (clothes, belongings, etc.)

• Comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for walking

• Rain gear, cold-weather clothing, and heatstroke prevention items. *Make sure to bring your own drinking water if necessary

• Please refrain from eating natto (fermented soybeans), yogurt, and citrus fruits on the morning of the visit, as we will be touring a sake brewery.


Cancellation Policy

The cancel fee is based on the timing of the cancellation. Please check the cancellation policy below.

  • After 14 days before date of use
    50%
  • After 3 days before date of use
    100%

Notes

Notes:
(1) Please review the following precautions before the day of your visit to the brewery.
• Please avoid using strong-smelling hair products or perfume.
• Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
• Please do not eat natto, yogurt, or citrus fruits for breakfast.
(2) Participants must be 20 years or older, as sake tasting is only available to those of legal drinking age (20 in Japan).
(3) Maximum number of participants is 8.

Cancellation Policy:
• The experience may be canceled for safety reasons due to bad weather, natural disasters, or other unforeseen circumstances. In that case, WAmazing Play's customer support or the organizer will contact you using the emergency details you have provided. Please be sure to check your e-mail or incoming calls on the day. (Notifications are typically sent after 3:00pm on the day before the event.)

Language Support:
• An English or Chinese-speaking guide will accompany you on the tour.

Parking:
• There are paid parking lots around Tottori Station. *Please use public transportation, a taxi, or other means of transport, as the tour includes sake tasting.

Organizer

Kirinnomachi Tourism Bureau (General Incorporated Association)

Toei Bldg. 3F, 3 Ogi-machi, Tottori-shi, Tottori Prefecture 680-0846

×
1 person (USD 361.85)
Aged 20 years and above
Group of 2 (USD 361.85)
Aged 20 years and above
USD0.00(JPY0)
Unavailable:Also available on weekends and public holidays upon request
Optional Extras
Additional fee per person from 3 people(+ USD 26.13)