2-Day Kaga Tradition & Gourmet Cuisine Tour (From Kanazawa)

8 - 20 days prior to the departure date of the tour	20%
2 - 7 days prior to the departure date of the tour	30%
the day immediately before the departure date of the tour	40%
before the departure time on the departure date of the tour	50%
after the departure time or no cancellation notice is received	100%

8 - 20 days prior to the departure date of the tour	20%
2 - 7 days prior to the departure date of the tour	30%
the day immediately before the departure date of the tour	40%
before the departure time on the departure date of the tour	50%
after the departure time or no cancellation notice is received	100%

Tea Ceremony Experience at Mugen-an（Illustrative Image）
Natadera Temple/Autumn season（Illustrative Image）
Higashi Shuzo Sake Brewery
Koke no Sato　- Moss Garden
Koke no Sato　- Moss Garden

Tour Details

1. Take a journey to experience the hidden charms of the Kaga region, located about an hour's drive from Kanazawa. This 2-day tour allows customers to discover new wonders in Ishikawa through unique experiences such as painting Kutani Japanese glass, visiting a tranquil moss garden, and enjoying a matcha green tea experience in a designated cultural property.

2. Kutani Japanese glass is made by combining the intricate painting of Kutani ware, Ishikawa's traditional craft, with unique glass techniques such as Edo glass. Choose your preferred glass from options including the popular cold sake glass, dessert glass, and wine glass, and experience painting the glass bottom. After the experience, the item will be kiln-fired and delivered to the designated location.

3. At Higashi Shuzo, a sake brewery which boasts over 160 years of history, a brewer will explain the brewing process of the sake brand "Shinsen." After the sake brewery tour, enjoy a tasting to experience the charm of Japanese sake made with ingredients of Ishikawa.

4. For dinner, enjoy Japanese cuisine creatively prepared to bring out the flavor of seasonal ingredients used in dishes.

5. At the Mori no Sumika Resort & Spa in Yamashiro Onsen in Kaga, revel in the Japanese garden that changes with the seasons in the midst of a 33,000 sqm forest. The facility also has 2 hot spring baths, like hidden hot springs in the forest surrounded by the power of nature, where customers can refresh body and mind.

6. An experienced National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter accompanies the tour, and a hired car is arranged for smooth transfer between destinations, ensuring a comfortable journey.

About Initiatives for Sustainable Tourism:
This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts, Cross-cultural Understanding, and Social Contribution as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals. We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers.
Please check the following page for details.
http://jtbgmt.com/en/g-web/sdgs

Tour Overview

Req. to Run Tour: 2guest(s)

Req. per Booking: 2guest(s)

Departs: Kanazawa

Guide Service: English

Tour Guide/Conductor Language: Not Available

Audio Guide: Not Available

Tangential multilingual assistant or multilingual reception accepted: Not Available

Meeting Place/Time: Meet in front of Kanazawa Station Tourist Information Center (inside Kanazawa Station building) 9:55

Included: Accommodation charges; National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter; Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour; 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner; Kutani Japanese glass painting experience shipping fee

Not Included: Customs fees during shipping; Drink charges during meals

Remarks

Planning Company：JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
Address： 2-3-14 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agent (No. 1723)

[Reception Method]
At reception, please show the reservation confirmation sheet or e-mail (printout/digital copy on mobile device) to staff.

[Cancellation Charge]
Cancellation fees will be charged from 20 days in advance.

[Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions]
- If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 7 days before the scheduled date, or due to other operational management circumstances, the tour on that date may be canceled.
- The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 22 days prior to the tour.
- If the tour is canceled, customers will be notified by the conducting company or their travel agent.
- The itinerary displayed on the booking screen is the final itinerary.

[Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]
- The departure and arrival times and time to be spent at destinations written on the itinerary are an estimate. The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.
- If sightseeing facilities are closed, the tour will be taken to alternative destinations.
- Delivery of the completed product from the Japanese glass painting experience takes about 2 weeks to 1 month after the experience. For those who would like to ship to areas outside Japan, please note that shipping is limited to areas serviced by Yamato Transport. Customers are advised to check Yamato Transport's official website (https://www.kuronekoyamato.co.jp/ytc/en/send/) themselves to confirm where their International TA-Q-BIN delivery service is available. Or, if you are unsure, please input in the Remarks field and contact the operator in advance. Depending on the shipping region, you may be required to pay customs fees upon receipt, so please pay directly. In addition, various fees may be incurred as stipulated by Yamato Transport's shipping contractor. Warranty coverage during transportation is subject to Yamato Transport regulations.
- If Koke no Sato cannot be entered due to weather conditions, an explanation on the origins of Koke no Sato and its relationship to nature and history will be provided in the Wisdom House, or the tour may be guided to a different facility.
- If a local guide is not available at Koke no Sato, the tour will be guided by the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter instead.
- Please note that customers on this plan may ride along with participants of other tours.

[Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location]
In front of Kanazawa Station Tourist Information Center (inside Kanazawa Station building)
Address: inside JR Kanazawa Station building, 1-1 Kinoshinbomachi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa Prefecture
*Please head to the meet-up in front of Kanazawa Station Tourist Information Center inside the Kanazawa Station building.

[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Children/Infants]
- Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus seats. If bus seats are required, please make a booking under the child rate.

[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals]
- 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner are included.
- For those who would like a special menu for dietary restrictions such as a vegetarian meal, please input in the Remarks field and contact the tour operator. Depending on the menu, requests may not be accommodated.

[Important Notes/Supplements: Accommodation Information]
- While requests for non-smoking rooms, Double rooms, and baby cots are accepted, requests may not be accommodated depending on the hotel.
Baby cots are available for a charge at some facilities. Please pay at the location. Also, children sharing beds with adults are limited to 1 child per bed.

Accommodation: Mori no Sumika Resort & Spa
Address: 14-27 Yamashiro Onsen, Kaga-shi, Ishikawa Prefecture
Tel: 0761-77-0150
Website: https://morinosumika.jp/en/
Guestroom Type: Japanese-style room (10 tatami + fumikomi, 1-3 guests)

[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Japanese Glass Painting Experience]
- During the Japanese glass painting experience, customers can choose the glass top part and bottom part to be painted.
　After the bottom has been painted and the item has been kiln-fired, it will be delivered to the specified location. Delivery may take around 2 weeks to 1 month.
- Customs duties and other fees may be incurred when importing into the country of destination.

[Bus/Hired Car Company] One of the following.
Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be other than a large bus (mid-size bus, small bus, hired car, or taxi).
Oriental Co., Ltd.; or Nohi Noriai Jidosha Co., Ltd.

[Important Notes/Supplements: Language Support]
Guide Language Support: English - The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.
*Drivers do not work as guides.

In the event that a bus company not listed in the Remarks/Important Notes will be used, customers will receive a separate confirmation document via email at least 1 day in advance.

Booking

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- 09:55	【DAY1】Meet in front of Kanazawa Station Tourist Information Center (inside Kanazawa Station building) Please be at the meet-up by 09:55. The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter will conduct tour check-in procedures. Departure will be at 10:00. Address: inside JR Kanazawa Station building, 1-1 Kinoshinbomachi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa Prefecture *Please head to the meet-up in front of Kanazawa Station Information Center inside the Kanazawa Station building.
	Transfer
(90分)	Kutani Japanese Glass Painting Experience Kutani Japanese glass is a work of art that combines the intricate painting of traditional Kutani ware with the elegant transparency of handmade blown glass such as Edo glass. Look forward to a special painting experience that cannot be found elsewhere. *Please check [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Japanese Glass Painting Experience] & [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].
	Transfer
(50分)	Lunch at Kajisuke For lunch, savor a Japanese cuisine meal prepared with carefully selected local ingredients at Kajisuke, a well-established restaurant founded 60 years ago. Enjoy the charm of Ishikawa's food culture and craft along with beautiful Kutani ware.
	Transfer
(45分)	Natadera Temple Boasting 1,300 years of history, Natadera Temple is a perfect blend of natural beauty and historical architecture. The temple attracts visitors with its beauty throughout the seasons, featuring a main hall which has been designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, a scenic garden, and a mysterious rock outcropping garden.
	Transfer
(50分)	Koke no Sato One of Japan's leading places famous for moss. A local guide will accompany customers through sightseeing areas of this charming rural village, which include gardens, a shrine, and traditional Japanese-style houses surrounded by cedar trees.　Appreciate the sights while listening to explanations about nature and culture of daily life. *Please check [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].
	Transfer
16:30 - 17:00	Arrive at Kaga Yamashiro Onsen Mori no Sumika Resort & Spa After arriving at Kaga Yamashiro Onsen Mori no Sumika Resort & Spa, check in. Enjoy hot springs and Japanese cuisine prepared with seasonal ingredients at this lodging surrounded by rich forests.
10:00 -	【DAY2】Depart from Mori no Sumika Resort & Spa
	Transfer
(30分)	Yamanaka Onsen/Kakusenkei Gorge/Korogi Bridge Kakusenkei is a beautiful gorge created by the Daishoji River. Built entirely of cypress and spanning the Kakusenkei Gorge, Korogi Bridge is one of Yamanaka Onsen's most famous scenic spots.
	Transfer
(110分)	Tea Ceremony Experience & Lunch at Mugen-an, an Ishikawa Prefecture Designated Cultural Property Look forward to a tea ceremony experience at Mugen-an, a former samurai residence study hall of the Yokoyama family who served as chief retainers of the Kaga Domain. After the experience, head to Sabo Uruhashi, which was renovated from the non-cultural property portion and opened in 2023, and enjoy a lunch of raw seafood rice bowl while looking out at Kakusenkei Gorge.
	Transfer
(30分)	Yamanaka Onsen Yuge Kaido (free time for sightseeing) Enjoy a leisurely stroll along Yuge Kaido, the main street in the center of Yamanaka Onsen, lined with shops and galleries of Yamanaka lacquerware and Kutani ware as well as sweets and gourmet food.
	Transfer
(60分)	Higashi Shuzo Sake Brewery Tour At Higashi Shuzo, a sake brewery which boasts over 160 years of history, a brewer will explain the brewing process of the sake "Shinsen." Enjoy tasting sake made with ingredients of Ishikawa.
	Transfer
16:00 - 17:00	Kanazawa Station Tour ends after arriving at Kanazawa Station.

Itinerary

- 09:55	【DAY1】Meet in front of Kanazawa Station Tourist Information Center (inside Kanazawa Station building) Please be at the meet-up by 09:55. The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter will conduct tour check-in procedures. Departure will be at 10:00. Address: inside JR Kanazawa Station building, 1-1 Kinoshinbomachi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa Prefecture *Please head to the meet-up in front of Kanazawa Station Information Center inside the Kanazawa Station building.
	Transfer
(90分)	Kutani Japanese Glass Painting Experience Kutani Japanese glass is a work of art that combines the intricate painting of traditional Kutani ware with the elegant transparency of handmade blown glass such as Edo glass. Look forward to a special painting experience that cannot be found elsewhere. *Please check [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Japanese Glass Painting Experience] & [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].
	Transfer
(50分)	Lunch at Kajisuke For lunch, savor a Japanese cuisine meal prepared with carefully selected local ingredients at Kajisuke, a well-established restaurant founded 60 years ago. Enjoy the charm of Ishikawa's food culture and craft along with beautiful Kutani ware.
	Transfer
(45分)	Natadera Temple Boasting 1,300 years of history, Natadera Temple is a perfect blend of natural beauty and historical architecture. The temple attracts visitors with its beauty throughout the seasons, featuring a main hall which has been designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, a scenic garden, and a mysterious rock outcropping garden.
	Transfer
(50分)	Koke no Sato One of Japan's leading places famous for moss. A local guide will accompany customers through sightseeing areas of this charming rural village, which include gardens, a shrine, and traditional Japanese-style houses surrounded by cedar trees.　Appreciate the sights while listening to explanations about nature and culture of daily life. *Please check [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].
	Transfer
16:30 - 17:00	Arrive at Kaga Yamashiro Onsen Mori no Sumika Resort & Spa After arriving at Kaga Yamashiro Onsen Mori no Sumika Resort & Spa, check in. Enjoy hot springs and Japanese cuisine prepared with seasonal ingredients at this lodging surrounded by rich forests.
10:00 -	【DAY2】Depart from Mori no Sumika Resort & Spa
	Transfer
(30分)	Yamanaka Onsen/Kakusenkei Gorge/Korogi Bridge Kakusenkei is a beautiful gorge created by the Daishoji River. Built entirely of cypress and spanning the Kakusenkei Gorge, Korogi Bridge is one of Yamanaka Onsen's most famous scenic spots.
	Transfer
(110分)	Tea Ceremony Experience & Lunch at Mugen-an, an Ishikawa Prefecture Designated Cultural Property Look forward to a tea ceremony experience at Mugen-an, a former samurai residence study hall of the Yokoyama family who served as chief retainers of the Kaga Domain. After the experience, head to Sabo Uruhashi, which was renovated from the non-cultural property portion and opened in 2023, and enjoy a lunch of raw seafood rice bowl while looking out at Kakusenkei Gorge.
	Transfer
(30分)	Yamanaka Onsen Yuge Kaido (free time for sightseeing) Enjoy a leisurely stroll along Yuge Kaido, the main street in the center of Yamanaka Onsen, lined with shops and galleries of Yamanaka lacquerware and Kutani ware as well as sweets and gourmet food.
	Transfer
(60分)	Higashi Shuzo Sake Brewery Tour At Higashi Shuzo, a sake brewery which boasts over 160 years of history, a brewer will explain the brewing process of the sake "Shinsen." Enjoy tasting sake made with ingredients of Ishikawa.
	Transfer
16:00 - 17:00	Kanazawa Station Tour ends after arriving at Kanazawa Station.

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