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- Discover Takehara: Historic Towns, Seto Inland Sea, and Osakikamijima Island
Discover Takehara: Historic Towns, Seto Inland Sea, and Osakikamijima Island
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Overview
Discover Takehara, a historic salt-making town where salt production, dating back to 1650, shaped its rich cultural heritage. Stroll through its well-preserved historic district, featuring elegant merchant houses, sake breweries, and townhouses with intricate latticework and tiled roofs. Visit Former Kasai Residence to learn about traditional salt-making, a craft still practiced by local volunteers.
Enjoy a sake tasting at Fujii Shuzo Sake Brewery, where sake is brewed using the kimoto method, recognized as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Then, take a scenic ferry ride to Osakikamijima Island, home to the History and Maritime Museum and the beautifully preserved Omochizuki Residence.
This tour offers an immersive journey into Japan’s past, showcasing hidden gems where history, culture, and nature seamlessly intertwine, preserving traditions for future generations.
Features
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Takehara Historic Preservation District
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The Legacy of Salt Production
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Sake Brewing Heritage
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Ferry ride on the Seto Inland Sea, to Osakikamijima Island
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Kitamaebune Trading Ships
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Schedule
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1
9:40 am
Meet your guide at Takehara station and walk to the Historic Preservation District.
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10:00 am
Start the walking tour of the Historic Preservation District.
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3
11:00 am
Sake tasting at Fujii Shuzo Sake Brewery Exchange Hall.
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4
11:30 am
Walk to Michi-no-Eki Takehara.
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5
11:40 am
Arrive at Michi-no-Eki Takehara for a restroom break and head to the bus stop.
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6
11:50 am
Bus departure for the ferry terminal.
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7
12:05 pm
Ferry departs Takehara port.
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12:35 pm
Ferry arrives at Shiromizu port, Osakikamijima Island. Walk to the restaurant, Kumata.
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9
12:40 pm
Lunch
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1:40 pm
Walk to the History and Maritime Museum, Omochizuki Residence.
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2:00 pm
Tour Omochizuki Residence, explore the house, and enjoy the Japanese garden.
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12
2:40 pm
Walk to a gift shop near Shiromizu Port.
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13
3:00 pm
Shopping and walk to the ferry port.
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14
3:35 pm
Ferry departs Shiromizu Port.
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15
4:05 pm
Ferry arrives at Takehara Port. The tour ends at the port.
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Price *This is a reference price. Please contact us for details.
| Tour Operator: My Travel Buddy（Tour Guide Agency） |
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| ■ Fee ￥34,300 per person with 2 ￥24,700 per person with 3 ￥19,900 per person with 4 ￥17,000 per person with 5 ￥15,100 per person with 6 *Sake tasting is for those aged 20 and over (For those who don’t drink alcohol and for children, the water used in sake making is available.) *If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, please inform us at least one week in advance. Depending on the restrictions, you may be required to purchase a bento box meal on the day. Thank you for your understanding. *The ferry ride takes approximately 30 minutes. If you are concerned about motion sickness, please take precautions such as taking motion sickness medication in advance. *If the ferry is suspended, it will not be possible to travel to Osakikamijima Island. Thank you for your understanding. *According to the itinerary, lunch will be on Osakikamijima Island. However, due to the restaurant’s popularity, sometimes it isn’t possible to make a reservation. In this case, the time and location may change. Thank you for your understanding. |
| ■Included in the fee - Guide-interpreter - Transport indicated - Entry ticket - Lunch - Basic insurance |
| ■Not included in the fee - Transport to the meeting point and from the disbanding point - Drinks |
| ■ Reservation By request |
| ■ Deadline for Reservations By 1:00 PM, 7 days before the tour |
| ■ Tour Schedule Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays |
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