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Private Tour - Ogawamachi: The Land of Washi Paper and Sake Brewing
Duration
5 to 6 hours
Overview
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[Private Tour] Visit the historic town of Ogawamachi, also known as "Small Kyoto".
Learn about traditional Japanese paper; washi and Japanese sake in Ogawamachi, a town built around a river, roughly an hour away from central Tokyo. Ogawa, meaning small river, is where the name of this town comes from, and the water of this river is what is used in creating Ogawamachi's washi and sake.
The creation process of washi in this town is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, and on this tour you will get the chance to try it yourself! You will also visit a sake brewing factory and a 100% locally produced and consumed craft beer shop where you can taste local drinks.
Make sure to explore the old back streets of Ogawamachi that have stayed unchanged for centuries!
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