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Small-Group Walking Tour of Matsuyama and Minakuchi Brewery

Location Ehime Prefecture, Japan
$59.71
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Start walking from Dogo Onsen Station and visit some famous spots for good fortune.
While leisurely walking, think of a memorable word you like that will be made into an original Sake label later.
How about a word related to Matsuyama such as Dogo, Shikoku, or Henro (pilgrimage) ? Or, it might be interesting to write your name in Chinese characters with the assistance of an English-speaking local guide.
The word will be used to make an original Sake label at the Minakuchi Shuzo brewery, the only Sake brewery in Dogo. You can also enjoy tasting various Sake samples available for purchase in the store.

Small-Group Walking Tour of Matsuyama and Minakuchi Brewery
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • English-speaking guide
  • Make an original label for a bottle of Sake at a brewery

Meeting point
Botchan Karakuri Clock
Return details
Minakuchi Shuzo Brewery

  • Isaniwa Shrine
    It is a shrine that represents Matsuyama, which has been worshiped for over 1000 years. It is said to be one of Japan's three major Hachiman-zukuri, and is a nationally designated important cultural property.
  • Enmanji Temple 4-49 Dogoyuzukicho, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture Amida Nyorai, which is said to have been built in 812, is the main temple.
  • Dogo Onsen Honkan
    Dogo Onsen Honkan, the main building of Dogo Hot Spring Dogo Onsen is one of the oldest hot springs in Japan, which is said to have a history of 3,000 years. The main building, which has been designated as an important cultural property, has undergone several expansions and renovations from the three-story building completed in 1897 and has become its current appearance.
  • Dogo Haikara Street
    “Haikara-dori” Dogo Shopping Arcade An arcade-type shopping street that extends from the main building of Dogo Onsen to Dogo Onsen Station. There are various shops such as souvenir shops, public baths, and Japanese sweets shops.
  • Dogo Onsen Annex Asuka-no-Yu
    Asuka-no-Yu, Annex of Dogo Hot Spring Dogo Onsen Annex Asuka-no-Yu is a "new bath" with the concept of a public bath that incorporates the architectural style of the Asuka period. With the theme of "Ancient Dogo", he created legends and stories about Dogo Onsen in collaboration with "Traditional crafts of Ehime" and "State-of-the-art".
  • Minakuchi Brewery
    Minakuchi Shuzo Brewery (labeling, tasting, purchasing sake) Minakuchi Shuzo Brewery is a company founded in 1895 (Meiji 28). It is the only sake brewery in the Ehime, Matsuyama, and Dogo districts that has been manufacturing sake in Dogo for a long time and has been walking along with the Dogo Onsen Main Building. Here, experience making labels, tasting, and buying sake to create memories of sightseeing in Dogo. As for the label making experience, the Sake label will be changed to one for a non-alcoholic beverage (soda) for minors or upon your request in advance. *No refund is available for the difference in amount between Sake and soda.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Reservations are accepted from 2 people.
  • There are some steep stairs and slopes included in the itinerary. Please make sure to inform us in advance if you may need special care during the tour. The guide cannot provide assistance for participants in a wheelchair or baby stroller. (because of not being the qualified caregiver)
  • The tour will go on, rain or shine. (Bring rain gear as needed.)
  • If management determines it difficult to ensure the safety of participants due to weather conditions unsuitable for walking, they will cancel the tour.
  • Please be careful not to get heat stroke during the tour in the extremely hot season from June to September.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Small-Group Walking Tour of Matsuyama and Minakuchi Brewery

    Location Ehime Prefecture, Japan
    $59.71
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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