Brew & Breathe: Oga’s Hidden Flavors and Forests – AKITA
Private Craft Sake Experience with Local Lunch & Nature Walk
Discover the essence of northern Japan through craft sake, heartfelt cuisine, and the quiet magic of Oga’s deep forests.
On the remote Oga Peninsula in Akita, far from Japan’s urban sprawl, a new kind of sake is being born. This private guided tour takes you to a pioneering craft sake brewery, introduces you to local cuisine, and leads you on a serene walk through Oga’s forests.
About the Experience
INE TO AGAVE’s philosophy is to “brew the Oga terroir”. This means not only producing sake that captures the spirit of Oga in a bottle, but also creating businesses beyond sake making that bring people together and enrich the local community.
To achieve this, the brewers believe it is essential to get to know the local people and understand Oga as a place.
Through a brewery visit, locally inspired lunch, and a walk in the forest, discover the people, flavours, and landscapes that make Oga special.
Itinerary
Visit the brewery, stroll around the neighbourhood, and enjoy a sake tasting. Learn about INE TO AGAVE’s philosophy of “brewing the Oga terroir” and its efforts to build a community and enrich the area for the future.
Enjoy Ogaya’s original signature ramen, developed in collaboration with the Sake Brasserie. Choose from two options:
Oga Shio Ramen: Made with Oga’s famous “Taki no Tō” spring water, Kogen Hinaiji chicken broth, 10-year-aged sake from Moroi Brewing, and mellow Oga salt. Topped with smoked pork marinated in salted kōji made from the brewery’s rice and kōji.
Oga Shoyu Ramen: Made with rich Highland Hinaiji chicken broth and soy sauce, offering a deep flavour, aroma, and sharp finish.
Take a 20-minute drive to discover the typical landscapes of the Oga Peninsula.
Admire the remarkable clarity of an emerald-green pond fed by spring water. Further into the forest, discover a peaceful sanctuary surrounded by dense trees and the gentle sound of flowing water — a place that feels like a world straight out of a film or fantasy.
Scenes from the Tour
Basic Information
| Location | Oga, Akita |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Time | 11:00–14:00 |
| Group Size | 1–6 guests (FIT / Group) |
| Price | JPY 15,000 per person (JPY 30,000 for solo guests) |
| Meeting Point | INE TO AGAVE Brewery (near JR Oga Station) |
| Address | 1-21 Funagawaminato Shinhama-cho, Oga-shi, Akita |
Your Host / Guide
Joel Bhana — INE TO AGAVE
Originally from New Zealand, Joel began his career in Tokyo as an English teacher. He later moved to Oga with his wife and joined INE TO AGAVE.
What’s Included
- Brewery tour
- Sake tasting
- Guide
- Lunch
- Return transportation between the brewery and the forest
Additional Information
Dietary Requirements
Please inform us in advance if any guests have dietary restrictions, as we may not be able to accommodate requests on the day.
Lunch Arrangements
An alternative restaurant will be arranged if the designated ramen shop is closed due to circumstances beyond our control.
Cancellation Policy
- 7–4 days before: 50%
- 3–1 days before: 75%
- On the day: 100%
Availability
Not available on Mondays.
※Available until 2027. Jun 30th
