A Timeless Experience Tasting room is called “Touan” a hermitage for the toji and you. seasonal scenery outside the window, one can enjoy a new experience of gastronomic Sake and food in a quiet space reminiscent of a tearoom.
Options
Private Plan for 4 to 5 persons
Private Plan for 6 to 7 persons
The Highlight
A tasting experience in a private space at “Touan” tasting room
An English-speaking guide will accompany you.
Transfer from Komatsu by private car （Kanazawa-Komatsu is 30 minutes by local train） （A guide will accompany you from Kanazawa）
The Experience
TOUAN tasting room is called “Touan” -- a hermitage for the toji and our guests. “Yojohan”(typical size of tearoom) sized counter for service, plaster walls, and seasonal scenery outside the window, you can enjoy a new experience of sake and food in a quiet space reminiscent of a tearoom.
NOGUCHI NAOHIKO SAKE INSTITUTE located in Kanagaso, Komatsu City is a mountain village with beautiful nature. ear the top of Mt. Kananbo, from which the name Kanagaso comes, there is a statue of “Kannon” (the Goddess of Mercy in Buddhism), and the brewery is facing Mt. Kanabo. Under the watchful eye of “Kannon”, who is said to be an incarnation of water, the sacred mountain of Hakusan, with its subsoil water gushing forth, is used as brewing water to produce the sake of Mr. Naohiko Noguchi, who is also known as “the god of sake brewing.
Mr. Naohiko Noguchi Mr. Naohiko Noguchi became a toji (Master Brewer) at the young age of 28, and is regarded as one of the Four Guardians of Heaven by the Noto Toji Guild. He was a key figure in the revival of the nearly lost yamahai brewing method and has been brewing sake for over 70 years with the desire to "make good sake and make people happy.” The NOGUCHI NAOHIKO SAKE INSTITUTE was established by a man who fell in love with the spirit and skill of Naohiko Noguchi and wanted to preserve his way of life for the future.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Itinerary
- Meet up with your guide at Kanazawa Station ※West Exit side （Kanazawa-kou Exit） ① 9:15 ②11:15③13:15 ※Take a train to Komatsu Station (about 30 minutes) ※Please pay the train fare on the day. (580 yen /one way)
- Meet up with your guide at Komatsu Station (Those who choose to depart from Komatsu Station) ①10:15 ②12:15③14:15 ※Meet your guide outside the turnstiles ※Look for the HIS meeting board
- Go to NOGUCHI NAOHIKO SAKE INSTITUTE by private car Tasting experience at TOUAN (approx. 1 hour) ①11:00 ②13:00 ③15:00
- Take a private car to Komatsu Station Tour ends at Komatsu Station ①13:00 ②15:00 ③17:00 ※Guide will inform you about the train schedule to Kanazawa (if necessary)
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- The minimum number of participants for this program is 2. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- In accordance with Japanese law, persons under 20 years of age are not allowed to participate in this program.
Program duration is approximate. Please note that the duration of the experience may vary depending on the situation and number of participants.
This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.
Please choose whether to meet at Komatsu Station or Kanazawa Station. ※For those departing from Kanazawa Station, please pay the train fare between Kanazawa and Komatsu on the day. (580 yen/one way) ※Guide can accompany you from Kanazawa ※Kanazawa - Komatsu is about 30 minutes by local train.
Important Booking Information
Customer Guidelines:
Please ensure you arrive promptly at the designated meeting place.
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.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 8 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 4 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 50%
- Cancel during 0 ~ 3 day(s) of departure, Non-refundable (0% refund)