2-Day Fermentation Tour with Overnight Stay in Maniwa, Okayama
2-Day Fermentation Tour with Overnight Stay in Maniwa, Okayama
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10 meals
On this 2-day, 1-night tour of Maniwa, Okayama, taste local specialties, tour historical streets and modern museums, and discover the colorful character of this “fermentation town” in Western Japan.
Highlights
Discover Maniwa’s fermentation culture on a two-day tour with brewery visits, walking tours, museums, and sake and wine tastings
Stroll Katsuyama’s preserved post town streets and historic townhouses
Enjoy four meals featuring local ingredients and fermentation methods
Visit GREENable HIRUZEN to learn about Okayama’s sustainability efforts
10 meals
Experience Details
Fermentation is more than a technique in Maniwa, Okayama. It is a way of life that shapes the region’s food, drinks, and identity.
Known as Okayama’s “fermentation town,” this quiet area away from Japan’s usual tourist routes offers a rare look at traditions passed down for generations.
Using koji mold and pure mountain water, locals create everything from miso and sake to cheese and wine, blending Japanese heritage with global influences in a way that feels both grounded and inventive.
Over two days, you will explore this landscape through brewery visits, cultural workshops, tastings, and stops at sustainability-focused and nature-focused spaces. Together, they reveal a side of Japan deeply rooted in its environment while continuing to evolve.
On Day 1, you will meet your host at JR Okayama Station and travel to Katsuyama Townscape Preservation District. You will walk through a historic former post town, visit a local brewery, and enjoy a special fermented lunch.
After free time in Katsuyama, you will join an indigo dyeing workshop, then visit a vinegar and miso brewery. In the evening, you will travel to your accommodation at Shinjomura Sugai residence or Yubara Onsen and enjoy a dinner made with local ingredients.
On Day 2, you will walk along Shinjomura Gaisen Avenue before visiting GREENable HIRUZEN, a cultural facility highlighting sustainability.
You will then tour Hiruzen Winery, explore the mountain vineyards, and enjoy a wine-and-cheese tasting.
After lunch and free time, you will stop at Kaze-no-Ie Roadside Station for souvenirs before returning to JR Okayama Station in the late afternoon.
What You Get
Good To Know
- When booking, please inform the host of your nationality
- Please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes
- Please note that the tour itinerary may change due to weather or traffic conditions
- Please inform your host of any food restrictions or allergies in advance
- Please note that minibus seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at Okayama Station West Gate Bus Terminal. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 2 weeks before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
Experience Location
The home of Japan’s favorite folkloric character, some of its best-preserved historical sites, and amazing seafood from the Seto Inland Sea.
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