Experience Tasting Fukui's Local Sake in Lacquered Glasses
Fukui Prefecture, Japanby Craft Invitation
- 1 hour
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Overview
Kubota Liquor Store is a long-established liquor store that was founded in 1914 (Taisho 3), and is the first place you should visit if you want to buy Fukui's local sake in Sabae. Here guests will get to taste locally made sakes in special lacquered glasses. Guests can try junmai sake, daiginjo sake, or both depending on the plan. Glasses for junmai sake have a wide opening so that you can enjoy the full flavor of junmai sake, whereas glasses for daiginjo sake have a slightly narrower opening to trap the aroma and has depth to its shape which is its characteristic. This experience is perfect for those who love sake as they will get in try local sake in a unique way.
What's included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Snacks
- 英語ガイド
Itinerary
Guests will get to try local Fukui sake in specially made lacquered glasses which were made specifically for sake. Guests can choose from three plans; the junmai plan, the daiginjo plan, or the hybrid plan. The junmai and daiginjo plan each come with two glasses of sake and 1 snack. The hybrid plan comes with 4 glasses of sake and 2 snack items.
Meeting and pickup
Meet at Kubota Liquor Shop near Sabae Station.
End point
Meet at Kubota Liquor Shop near Sabae Station.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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