Half Day Private Tour in Inami with a Local Guide

About this experience

Gain a deeper appreciation for the beauty of Japanese tradition as you journey through Inami, a town that's practically a museum of wood sculptures. You'll visit historic Zuisenji Temple and stop by a carver's studio. You'll carve your own wooden sake cup with real tools under the guidance of a master—an experience like no other. You'll savor a fine Japanese lunch in a traditional home and tour the earthen brewhouse of the Wakakoma Sake Brewery, where you'll have a chance to sample local sake in the wooden cup you created. With an English-speaking guide-interpreter to accompany you every step of the way, you can enjoy your journey with peace of mind. Inquire about an experience today.

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 1h

   Travelers will be guided along Yokamachi-Dori, where numerous wood working workshops line the street. They will also visit a wood carving studio.

2. Stop 2 · 2h

   Travelers will be given a tour of the elaborately decorated Zuisenji temple, practically a museum of Inami wood carving sculptures itself. Afterwards, they will have lunch at a restaurant in the temple town.

3. Stop 3 · 1h

   Travelers will experience carving their own wooden sake cup under the expert instruction of a wood carving master.

4. Stop 4 · 30min

   Travelers will get to sample Japanese sake in the wooden sake cups of their own making.

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• There will be a guide waiting with a sign board in front of the Inami Tourist Information Center.

End point

• There will be a guide waiting with a sign board in front of the Inami Tourist Information Center.

Before you go

• 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.