Food Sample Making and Umeshu Plum Wine Crafting Private Tour

Create your own insanely realistic Japanese food replica at Food Sample RiKi to take home as a unique souvenir. Savor handcrafted, melt-in-your-mouth tofu made with local spring water and traditional methods at Tofu Studio Nukumori-batake. Craft a personalized bottle of umeshu (Japanese plum wine) tailored to your taste at the famous Umeshugura Oyama. Walk through a stunning corridor of vivid red torii gates climbing up the hillside at the iconic Ukiha Inari Shrine.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   1.7 hours

   Food samples—lifelike replicas of dishes—are a staple at restaurant entrances across Japan, a unique cultural tradition that originated between the Taisho and early Showa periods (1910s–1930s). At Food Sample RiKi, you can try your hand at creating your very own replica to take home! The basic experience fee is included in the tour, but optional add-ons/decorations are available for an extra charge.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   1 hour

   Specializing in fresh, handmade tofu and health-conscious cuisine, Nukumori-batake offers a peaceful spot to relax and recharge. You’ll enjoy a delicious, wholesome lunch here. Lunch costs are fully included in the tour fee.

3. 3

   Umesyugura Oyama

   1 hour

   Umeshugura Oyama is an award-winning plum wine (umeshu) distillery celebrated both in Japan and internationally. You’ll enjoy a brewery tour, a hands-on workshop to craft your own plum wine, and plenty of time for souvenir shopping. The brewery tour and plum wine making experience are included in the tour fee. A non-alcoholic plum syrup option is available for non-drinkers or children.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   40 min

   Ukiha Inari Shrine is a breathtaking scenic spot renowned for its dramatic staircase lined with 91 vibrant red torii gates stretching up the mountainside. Dedicated to the deities of business prosperity and academic success, the shrine sits on elevated ground—offering a stunning panoramic view of Ukiha City and the vast Chikugo Plain framed by the red gates.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.