Tour summary
Join us on an immersive journey through the heart of Harima, where tradition and craftsmanship come together in the making of Japan’s iconic beverage—sake.
In this exclusive tour, you will visit a private rice field where the premium sake rice Yamada Nishiki is cultivated under our own contract. Walk through the lush paddies, learn about the meticulous rice-growing process, and feel the deep connection between the land and the sake it produces.
Then, follow the journey of the rice as you visit a local sake brewery that transforms the harvest into our original sake brand. Witness the artistry of the brewers, explore the fermentation rooms, and gain insight into the traditional sake-making process.
And this tour concludes at an exceptional restaurant renowned for its commitment to locally produced and responsibly sourced ingredients from across Japan. It invites you into the rich world behind every bottle and offers a thoughtfully curated pairing dinner that brings everything full circle—from the farmer who cultivates the rice, to the skilled brewers you meet on this journey, and finally to the table itself.
Here, tradition meets creativity, as each dish is presented on stunning, often unexpected plates and vessels that reflect the spirit of the region. The multi-course meal showcases the depth and variety of Japanese cuisine, expertly paired with sake and wine that complement each course—enhancing flavor and deepening the overall experience.
In detail
Begin your journey at a scenic rice farm in Harima, home to the renowned Yamada Nishiki—the premium sake rice prized across Japan.
Meet a dedicated rice farmer and gain insight into the cultivation techniques that make this rice ideal for sake brewing.
Next, visit Fukunishiki Sake Brewery, where tradition meets craftsmanship. Learn directly from a master brewer about the intricate process of transforming rice into sake, from fermentation to bottling.
Move to the restaurant “Gize” by car (1h)
Ends the tour with the full joy of every essence of this experience through sophisticated dinner pairing with sake and wine, that includes our brand sake “朔” -saku-. (approx. 3h)
This immersive experience offers a rare glimpse into the heart of Japan’s sake culture—from soil to glass.
Included Sites
- Rice field
- Sake brewery (Fukunishiki)
- Gize for pairing dinner
Your Host/Guide/Place
- English/French speaking local guide
- Mr. Fujimoto, a farmer of Yamada Nishiki (Sake rice Farmer)
- Fukunishiki, a sake brewery
- Gize, restaurant Mr. Casper Alrik Sørensen and other staff
More information
| FIT / Group | Both |
| Min. and Max. # of Participants | 1 min / 6 max |
| What is Included in the Price | Exclusive rice field tour, Sake brewery tour, Pairing Dinner, a private car, English/French speaking local guide |
| Duration | 8 hours (Dinner approx. 3 hours) |
| Start/End Time | 13:00 – 21:00 |
| Meeting / Departing Point | Meet with a local guide at Himeji Station (JR Line), finish at Himeji Station (JR Line) |
| Transportation | Private car |
| Notes: dietary restrictions, age limit. etc. | – Please inform us ahead of time if any guests have dietary restrictions. We may not be able to accommodate requests on the day of the event. – Dinner menu will differ depending on the season. |
※Available by 2026. Jun 30th
Scenes from the Tour
