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in Hokkaido, Japan
View beautiful natural waterfalls where the rice fields are fed from
Try great local sake!
Try great local sake!
View beautiful natural waterfalls where the rice fields are fed from
Higashikawa- a rice and sake journey in central Hokkaido!
- Location
Higashikawa
- Available Period
May~ Mid-October
- Duration
~6 hours
- Fee
Tour Highlights
- Join a local guide on a private tour of Higashikawa, one of Hokkaido’s most popular towns to live in!
- Enjoy locally made sake along with fresh spring water
- Pickup included from JR Biei and JR Asahikawa Station
Discover Higashikawa! Sitting at the foot of Mt. Asahidake, hikers know it as the gateway to Hokkaido’s highest peak, but locals cherish it for its pristine spring water, straight from the Daisetsuzan National Park. And as any foodie knows, exceptional water yields exceptional rice… and ultimately, exceptional sake!
This tour begins at the Daisetsuzan Gensui Park, a serene forest oasis where we’ll walk to the source of Higashikawa’s famed spring water. You’ll receive a reusable water bottle to sample this pure mountain water firsthand.
We’ll then enjoy a picnic lunch (purchased on Higashikawa’s charming high street, payable on the day) overlooking the lush rice paddies, nourished by the very water we tasted.
Next, we’ll visit a local sake brewery. Though a full warehouse tour isn’t permitted, a viewing window offers a glimpse into the sake-making process. Naturally, you’ll have the opportunity to taste and purchase their exquisite brews.
To end the tour we’ll return to Biei or Asahikawa station, concluding our exploration of Higashikawa’s natural wonders and local delights.
- Ages 12 and older welcome
- Children must be accompanied by a guardian
- Private tour
- 1-4 participants
Overview
- Available Period
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May~ Mid-October
- Duration
~6 hours
- What's Included
- Local guide
- Reusable water bottle
- Not Included
- Picnic lunch costs
- Sake brewery purchases
- Payment
Prepayment by credit card
Notes
- Ages 12 and older welcome
- The tour will proceed in case of rain.
- If the tour cannot proceed due to heavy rain, lightning, wind, or blizzard, we will cancel the tour and inform you.
- If you are concerned about participating due to chronic illnesses, health conditions, disabilities, or other reason, please consult us in the request column when applying.
- Aggressive or threatening behaviour towards the guide or locals will not be tolerated.
- Please follow all of the instructions of the guide. Please also understand that the guide cannot be held personally responsible for any accidents caused by the customer’s intentional or negligent acts.
- You may be required to pay for any intentional damage or loss of equipment.
Cancellation / Changes
- A cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled within 24 hours of the event or in case of a no-show
- Location
Higashikawa
- Available Period
May~ Mid-October
- Duration
~6 hours
- Fee
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