Sake Brewery Bus Tour: Explore Sake Breweries in Kawaba Village, Gunma Prefecture!
Japanese name:日本酒バスツアー 群馬県川場村の酒蔵を巡ろう！
📅 Sun, Sep 27, 2026
About this event
Produced by the Tachikawa Food Walkers, the 2nd sake brewery tour is heading to Kawaba Village, Gunma Prefecture! The tour is coordinated by SAKE planner Hikaru Kimura, who works as an event planner, producer, and sake lecturer. You will visit the two major sake breweries representing Kawaba Village, Gunma: "Tsuchida Sake Brewery" and "Nagai Sake Brewery." It is also a scenic tour packed with the charms of Kawaba Village, including the extremely popular Roadside Station "Denen Plaza Kawaba," praised as the "Yokozuna of the East," and "Seiryuzan Kichijo-ji," renowned as a temple of flowers. Limited to the first 40 people! Let's have fun exploring sake breweries together! <Tour Overview> Itinerary: Sunday, September 27 - 07:45 Gather in front of Yayoiken Tachikawa Kita Store Plaza (Strict punctuality!) - 08:00 Depart Tachikawa - 11:00 Arrive at Denen Plaza Kawaba (Lunch at Local Beer Restaurant Hotaka, stroll & shopping around Denen Plaza Kawaba) - 12:30 Tsuchida Sake Brewery Tour (Brewery tour, tasting, shopping) - 14:15 Stroll at Seiryuzan Kichijo-ji - 15:15 Arrive at Nagai Sake Brewery (Tasting & shopping at Koshinkan) - 16:00 Depart Nagai Sake Brewery - 19:00 Arrive at Tachikawa Station & disperse ~Highlights & Recommended Points of This Tour~ - Conquer Gunma Prefecture Kawaba Village's 2 major sake breweries in 1 day! Experience the brewing sites of "Tsuchida Sake Brewery," which embraces innovative sake brewing while preserving traditional techniques, and "Nagai Sake Brewery," globally acclaimed and known for its beautiful sparkling sake. You can experience the distinctive character of each brewery on-site. - Tastings of rare labels available?! Enjoy fresh sake straight from the brewery and compare exclusive limited-edition labels. - Fully enjoy "Denen Plaza Kawaba" where you can spend the whole day & atmospheric "Kichijo-ji"! Full of sightseeing elements, such as lunch at the popular Roadside Station filled with delicious gourmet foods and specialty goods on its vast grounds, and strolling through a temple boasting beautiful nature across all four seasons. ~Introduction of Destinations~ Tsuchida Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. https://tsuchidasake.jp/ Founded in 1907. A sake brewery committed to natural brewing using 100% kimoto method and no additives. Enjoy the deep world of sake woven by umami and acidity, along with a special brewery tour and tasting. Nagai Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. https://nagai-sake.co.jp/ Founded in 1886. Captivated by Kawaba Village's pure water, they produce famous brands like "Mizubasho" and "Tanigawadake" in a beautiful natural environment. They are also pioneers of sparkling sake that transcends the boundaries of traditional sake and captivates top chefs worldwide. Roadside Station Denen Plaza Kawaba https://denenplaza.co.jp/ A highly popular spot that regularly ranks at the top of the "National Roadside Station Grand Prix." Featuring the local beer restaurant "Hotaka," delicious souvenirs such as bread, yogurt, and dishes made with fresh local ingredients are plentiful. Seiryuzan Kichijo-ji http://kichijo-ji.jp/ A historic temple founded during the Nanboku-cho period. Affectionately called the "Temple of Flowers" because beautiful blossoms bloom across all four seasons, a stroll through its quiet and beautiful garden is perfect for travel healing. ~Navigator: Introduction of SAKE Planner Hikaru Kimura~ A SAKE planner at "Kukai" working under the themes of <Tasting sake with sensitivity> and <Creating new values for sake>. Application Details Cost: 24,000 yen (Chartered bus, lunch, 2 special sake brewery tours, event insurance, etc.) *Lunch will be at Local Beer Restaurant Hotaka in "Denen Plaza Kawaba"; drinks during lunch are to be paid individually. Capacity: First 40 applicants Minimum participants: 17 people (Due to large bus reservations, the tour will be canceled if this count is not reached by September 20, 1 week prior) Application Please apply via this form: https://forms.gle/RY2nFqdwFUJ5Jkt69 Cancellation Policy If you find a substitute participant yourself, no cancellation fee will occur. If not found, fees are as follows: Up to 10 days before (September 17): 20% Up to 1 week before (September 20): 30% Day before (September 26): 40% Before gathering time on the day (September 27): 50% After gathering time on the day / No show (September 27): 100% Notes & Reminders - Drinking alcohol is involved, including during brewery tours. Please manage your condition carefully to avoid intoxication and maintain good manners so as not to inconvenience the breweries. - Bringing food and drinks onto the bus is permitted. - There is no restroom on the bus. Frequent stops will be made at parking/service areas, so please plan your usage accordingly. - Photos will be taken during the event and may be used for future publicity and PR (SNS, etc.). Thank you for your understanding. Organizing Travel Agency Tsumugi Travel Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-8352)
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