Enjoy an elevated culinary experience at Mikumano,
located in Yanagawacho, the "back parlor" or Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture.
Guests will savor not only the rich flavors of local ingredients grown in the fertile nature of Gunma,
but also the craftsmanship of local artisans, and, of course, impeccable hospitality.
Tour participants also have the chance to take a tour of Makino Brewing,
the oldest sake brewer in Gunma, and enjoy their flagship brand, "Osakazuki,"
while learnign the history of that name and its relation
to an important historical figure of the Takasaki area.
Indulge in the seasonal delicacies
and renowned sake of Gunma
and renowned sake of Gunma
Access
Mikumano in Yanagawa
(Hotel Grand View Takasaki)
5-minute drive / 15-minute walk
from JR Takasaki Station
(Hotel Grand View Takasaki)
5-minute drive / 15-minute walk
from JR Takasaki Station
Recommended Route
Recommended Route
Takasaki Sake Brewery Tour—The 350-Year Saga of Ozakazuki and
its Relation to the Tragic Local Hero, Oguri Kozukenosuke
its Relation to the Tragic Local Hero, Oguri Kozukenosuke
Day1
10:00
Depart JR Tokyo Station
In transit(bullet train)~60min
11:00
Arrive at JR Takasaki Station
Early lunch near station
*Takasaki is famous for pasta,
and there are many good Italian restaurants in the area!
and there are many good Italian restaurants in the area!
Early lunch near station
*Takasaki is famous for pasta, and there are many good Italian restaurants in the area!
In transit(taxi or rental)~45min
In transit(taxi or rental)~45min
12:45
Arrive at Makino Brewing
Learn Sake Brewing from the Master of Makino Sake,
Gunma's Oldest Brewer
Gunma's Oldest Brewer
Learn Sake Brewing from the Master of Makino Sake,
Gunma's Oldest Brewer
Gunma's Oldest Brewer
Learn the history of the Osakazuki brand and the brewing
techniques of Makino Brewing,directly from the master himself.
Participants will be given a full tour of the brewery and a sake tasting.
techniques of Makino Brewing,directly from the master himself.
Participants will be given a full tour of the brewery and a sake tasting.
Learn the history of the Osakazuki brand and the brewing techniques of Makino Brewing, directly from the master himself. Participants will be given a full tour of the brewery and a sake tasting.
Highlights
●Taste rare brews not sold in stores.
●Hear the story behind the sake that won the top
award two years in a row (2020 & 2021) in the
National Tax Agency's Kanto-Shinetsu Sake Awards.
award two years in a row (2020 & 2021) in the
National Tax Agency's Kanto-Shinetsu Sake Awards.
●Taste rare brews not sold in stores.
●Hear the story behind the sake that won the top award two years in a row (2020 & 2021) in the National Tax Agency's Kanto-Shinetsu Sake Awards.
●Hear the story behind the sake that won the top award two years in a row (2020 & 2021) in the National Tax Agency's Kanto-Shinetsu Sake Awards.
Period
Time
Year-round
1.5 hours
Location
Price
2625-1 Kurabuchimachi Gonda,
Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture
Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture
15,000yen(tax included)
Period
Time
Location
Price
Year-round
1.5 hours
2625-1 Kurabuchimachi Gonda, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture
15,000yen (tax included)
In transit(taxi or rental)~5min
In transit(taxi or rental)~5min
14:30
Arrive at Tozenji Temple
The land of Oguri Kozukenosuke,
the man who paved the way for the modernization of Japan
the man who paved the way for the modernization of Japan
The land of Oguri Kozukenosuke, the man who paved the way for the modernization of Japan
Guided Tour about Oguri Kozukenosuke and
the First Japanese Delegation to the U.S.
the First Japanese Delegation to the U.S.
Guided Tour about Oguri Kozukenosuke and the First Japanese Delegation to the U.S.
A guided tour of Tozenji, the family temple of Oguri Kozukenosuke,
where you will learn about his history from the temple's Head Priest
and see many historical artifacts displayed at the temple.
where you will learn about his history from the temple's Head Priest
and see many historical artifacts displayed at the temple.
A guided tour of Tozenji, the family temple of Oguri Kozukenosuke, where you will learn about his history from the temple's Head Priest and see many historical artifacts displayed at the temple.
Highlights
●Learn about little-known history
●View rare artifacts relating to Oguri Kozukenosuke and 19th-century Japan.
●View rare artifacts relating to Oguri Kozukenosuke and 19th-century Japan.
Period
Time
Year-round
2 hours
Location
Price
169 Kurabuchimachi, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture
1,100yen (tax included)
Period
Time
Location
Price
Year-round
2 hours
169 Kurabuchimachi, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture
1,100yen (tax included)
In transit(taxi or rental)~50min
In transit(taxi or rental)~50min
17:20
Arrive at Mikukmano / Check-in to Grand View Takasaki
Arrive at Mikukmano / Check-in to Grand View Takasaki
Premium Sake Dinner with "Osakazuki"
Sake from 350-year-old Makino Brewing
Sake from 350-year-old Makino Brewing
Premium Sake Dinner with "Osakazuki" Sake from 350-year-old Makino Brewing
This Premium Osakazuki Dinner utilizes not just Osakazuki sake,
but also sake lees and koji used in sake brewing to create a truly u
nforgettable experience brought to you by the capable hands of Hotel Grand View's head chef.
but also sake lees and koji used in sake brewing to create a truly u
nforgettable experience brought to you by the capable hands of Hotel Grand View's head chef.
Highlights
●Carefully selected premium local ingredients and renowned sake from Makino Brewing
Period
Time
Year-round
2 hours
Location
Price
70 Yanagawacho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture
With sake pairing：25,000yen(tax / service fee included)
Without sake pairing：20,000yen(tax / service fee included)
Without sake pairing：20,000yen(tax / service fee included)
Period
Time
Location
Price
Year-round
2 hours
70 Yanagawacho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture
With sake pairing：25,000yen
Without sake pairing：20,000yen
(tax / service fee included)
Without sake pairing：20,000yen
(tax / service fee included)
21:00
End
Day2
8:00
Breakfast at hotel
9:30
Depart Grand View Takasaki
In transit (taxi or rental)~20min
Miso-making Workshop at a Miso Maker
with Over 450 Years' Experience
with Over 450 Years' Experience
Miso-making Workshop at a Miso Maker with Over 450 Years' Experience
Established in 1566 in Takasaki, Kojiya specializeds in the production
and sale of koji and koji mold, and even today they carry on the
tradition by maintaining techniques used hundreds of years ago.
and sale of koji and koji mold, and even today they carry on the
tradition by maintaining techniques used hundreds of years ago.
Highlights
●Experience miso-making using traditional Japanese techniques
Period
Time
Year-round
1.5 hours
Location
Price
2-10-4 Tonyamachi, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture
5,500yen (tax included)
Period
Time
Location
Price
Year-round
1.5 hours
2-10-4 Tonyamachi, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture
5,500yen (tax included)
In transit(taxi or rental)~20min
12:00
Arrive at JR Takasaki Station, East Entrance
End
Arrive at JR Takasaki Station, East Entrance
End
