A unique journey blending artisan culture and gastronomy in Ishinomaki, a port town overlooking the Kinkasan fishing grounds, one of the world's top three. Craft your own sushi plate from beautiful, 200-million-year-old black Ogatsu stone. Enjoy local sushi served on your handcrafted dish, paired with rare local sake learned at a specialty shop. Accompanied by conversation with the chef, this special experience engages all five senses to deepen your understanding of Japanese culture.
Traditional Craft Artisan Experience: Visit the historic quarry site of 200-million-year-old black Ogatsu stone and craft your very own, one-of-a-kind dish. Exclusive Sake Tasting & Learning: Discover rare, locally-distributed sake like "Yasuke" and find your favorite bottle while learning at a specialty sake shop. Gastronomy for All Five Senses: Enjoy a luxurious pairing of local sushi and sake, served on your handcrafted dish which features excellent temperature retention. Choice of Top Restaurants & Interacting with Chefs: Select your preferred sushi dining style, from sleek modern counters to deeply rooted historic shops, and enjoy engaging with the chef.
Ishinomaki City in Miyagi Prefecture is a port town overlooking the Kinkasan fishing grounds, one of the world's top three ocean fisheries. This tour is a one-of-a-kind gastronomy journey where "stone," "sake," and "sushi"—all nurtured by the nature of Ishinomaki—harmonize to deepen your discovery of Japanese culture through all five senses. Experience a luxurious intersection of artisan craft and food by shaping your own dish from 200-million-year-old Ogatsu stone, learning the heritage of local sake, and savoring exquisite sushi served right on your handcrafted plate.
* Required Information for Booking:Food allergies (if any) Language Support: Japanese, English, French (On-site support available in English ).