Exploring Japan food culture in Ise and Matsusaka! Immerse yourself in the rich cultural experiences of Ise and Matsusaka, from making your own chopsticks to exploring the historic Oharai Town. Visit Matsusaka, famous for its traditional craftsmanship, and wrap up your day with a delightful sukiyaki workshop featuring the renowned Matsusaka beef. This tour offers a unique blend of hands-on experiences, historical exploration, and culinary delights.
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The Highlight
Making your own chopsticks at the Wakamatsuya Kawazaki workshop.
Explore the historic Oharai Town and Ise Grand Shrine.
Shop for local goods at the lively Okage Yokocho.
Make your own lip balm or hand cream at the Hachimitsuya Matsujiro shop.
Enjoy a sukiyaki workshop featuring Matsusaka beef at Utsukushiya.
The Experience
Chopsticks Making Experience Begin your journey in Ise with a chopsticks making experience at Wakamatsuya Kawazaki, a workshop located just a short walk from Ise Station. Spend 75 minutes crafting your own chopsticks, guided by expert instructors, and enjoy in a relaxed atmosphere.
Explore Oharai Town and Ise Grand Shrine Travel from Ise Station to the iconic Ise Grand Shrine, and take a leisurely stroll through Oharai Town. This area is filled with beautifully preserved buildings and offers a glimpse into the past. You’ll have 100 minutes to explore and enjoy a free-choice lunch among the charming shops and eateries.
Hachimitsuya Matsusaka Shop Visit the Hachimiya Matsusaka shop, where you’ll spend an hour crafting your own lip balm and hand cream. This hands-on experience allows you to create personalized souvenirs while learning about traditional Japanese beauty products.
Matsusaka Beef Sukiyaki Workshop Conclude your day with a 180-minute sukiyaki workshop at Utsukushiya in Matsusaka. Learn the art of preparing this traditional dish using the famous Matsusaka beef, renowned for its rich flavor and marbled texture. ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー Information about tour operator Name H.I.S. Co.,Ltd. address Kamiyacho Trust Tower 5F 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6905, JAPAN registration number No.724 by Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency
Information about tour Place of departure and destination TOKYO,OSAKA,FUKUOKA,SAPPORO,SENDAI, etc number of days of travel 1 day means of transportation Public transportation meals Dinner1 Minimum number of passengers to operate.1 Ｎumber of GUIDE：1 ・Please, read and understand the terms and conditions about our travel packages at the following link: https://www.his-j.com/company/yakkan/boshu_j_2009.pdf ・Please, read and understand the terms and conditions about this product at the following link: https://www.his-j.com/company/yakkan ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Itinerary
- Include: Dinner
- 11:00Meet at Iseshi Station
- 11:15Chopstick making experience workshop Wakamatsuya Kawasaki main store (75 minutes/ Admission fee included)
- 13:00Okage Yokocho(100 minutes/ Free Admission fee)
- 15:00Lip & hand cream making experience and shopping at Honey shop Matsujiro store(60 minutes/ Admission fee included)
- 16:45Dinner at Utsukushiya(180 minutes/ Admission fee included)
- 20:30Dismissal at Iseshi station
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.
- You can customize it as you like. If you have any requests please let us know in advance.
- If you want to change your schedule even on the tour day, your guide is always happy to help you.
- You can skip the spot where you don't go (※in this case we do not refund any fees) or change it with another place.
- If you add some new spots by your request, please pay the ticket fee on the spot. (Note that you may need to pay extra transportation fee)
Important Booking Information
Customer Guidelines:
- This tour utilizes public transportation. Please be aware that seats are not reserved.
- Please ensure you arrive promptly at the designated meeting time.
- Please be aware that weekends, holidays, and event days may experience high levels of congestion.
- The schedule may be subject to sudden changes or shorter visit durations due to reasons such as traffic congestion.
- Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
- In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
- Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.
Note: These guidelines are provided to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Thank you for your cooperation.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)