San'in Tour 2010 : 3.15 - 3.19

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Highlights

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  1. Learn about sake from the world's leading expert, John Gauntner, in an intimate class setting. Class size is limited to 16.
  2. Explore historical San'in coast traveling from Tottori to Shimane and visiting sake breweries that represent long traditions.
  3. Enjoy sake and food pairing featuring seasonal specialties from the coastal cities on the Japan Sea. March is the perfect time for the very lively new sake which is impossible to find outside of Japan.
  4. Immerse yourself in Japanese culture through visits to museums, historical sites, and a World Heritage site.

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Itinerary - 5 days

March 15, 2010 (Monday) Yonago, Tottori
You will arrive at Yonago Airport or JR Yonago station in Tottori individually and transfer to the Hotel.

Hotel: ANA Yonago Hotel 
Meals: None

March 16, 2010 (Tuesday) Yonago and Sakaiminato, Tottori
A half-day lecture by John Gauntner prepares you for our journey. In Sakaiminato, enjoy the first brewery tour and tasting right in the heart of very popular Mizuki Shigeru Road where statues of spooky yet very comical characters welcome visitors. Then, stroll in the beautiful Japanese gardens of the Adachi Museum of Art and enjoy their collection of Japanese paintings by renowned artists, most notably, Yokoyama Taikan.

Hotel: ANA Yonago Hotel
Meals: Breakfast; dinner with sake

March 17, 2010 (Wednesday) Matsue, Shimane
Private car takes you to Matsue. This beautiful city surrounded by water is often called “ the Venice of Japan ”. Start the day by visiting a sake brewery. From the brewery, explore the beautiful historical city on foot and by small boat through the canals surrounding the castle. Savory banquet-style dinner served with local sake at a Japanese-style inn.

Hotel: Oohashi Ryokan (Japanese style inn by the Shinjiko Lake)
Meals: Breakfast; banquet style dinner and sake

March 18, 2010 (Thursday) Izumo and Yunotsu, Shimane
In the morning, visit one more sake brewery. Then, wander the Izumo Grand Shrine, one of Japan's most ancient and important shrines. A visit to the Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo to browse through the stunning collection of historical discoveries gives you insights into the pre-historic myth, religion, and history of this old crossroads. In the evening, stay at the quaint, tiny coastal onsen town of Yunotsu and enjoy a quiet, relaxing evening. Banquet style dinner and sake are served at the ryokan.

Hotel: Kiunso Ryokan (Japanese style inn at the heart of Yunotsu Onsen)
Meals: Breakfast; dinner and sake

March 19, 2010 (Friday) Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine, Shimane and Hiroshima
Explore the town of Yunotsu on foot and tramp along a rocky coastal beach or visit a pottery studio where you can see a traditional kiln. Then, visit the most recent World Heritage Site in Japan, Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine, where you explore the old mining town accessible only on foot. A leisurely stroll along the winding creek with blooming spring flowers and the sound of birds creates a timeless moment.
A private car takes you to JR Hiroshima Station, where you can continue your travels or head back to Tokyo or Kansai. Participants will continue with any onward travel plans. Note that Michi Travel can make arrangements for you.

Meals: Breakfast

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Cost

200,000 JPY per person based on double occupancy.

No single occupancy supplement at ryokan in Matsue and Yunotsu and single supplement for two nights is 40,000 JPY based on availability. If not available, you may be asked to share a room with a fellow traveler of the same sex.

The tour price is based on a group of 8 and may change for a smaller group size.

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  1. Sake lecture offered by renowned sake expert, John Gauntner.
  2. Three special tours and tasting at sake breweries. These breweries are not open to general public.
  3. Accommodations for 4 nights based on double occupancy. 2 nights are at ANA Hotel and 2 nights are at traditional style Japanese inns.
  4. Daily breakfast and dinner. Dinner includes selected sake from the breweries we visit and from other breweries in the region.
  5. Admissions to museums in the tour.
  6. All transportation during the tour starting March 16th throughout the trip, ending at JR Hiroshima Station on March 19th. Most of the transportation during the tour is by private car.
  7. A qualified tour leader who is a certified English guide and a sake specialist provides translation and informative commentary throughout the trip.

Additional Travel Arrangements

Additional domestic travel arrangements and consulting are available by Michi Travel Japan. Please contact us at info@saketours.com for more information.

Economy class airfare to from Haneda, Tokyo to Yonago, Tottori and Hiroshima to Haneda is 35,800 JPY(subject to change).

Getting to YONAGO

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Terms and Conditions

Sake World Sake Brewery Tour is offered by Michi Travel and the Terms and Conditions in addition to the cancellation policies at Michi Travel are applicable.

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