Visit the old town of Kinomoto, known as a lodging town of the Hokkoku Kaido historic trail as well as a brewery town that has prospered for centuries. We will visit points of interest such as the Kinomoto Jizoin Temple, sake and soy sauce breweries, and local shops.
- Duration: 3 hours
- Route transportation: walking
Itinerary
- Meet a guide at JR Kinomoto Station and walk to the town’s central area (5 min)
- Visit Kinomoto Jizoin Temple (enjoy the pitch dark “Kaido Meguri” maze, temple bell ringing, etc.)
- Stroll the town and visit interesting local spots such as:
- Sake brewery, Yamaji Shuzo, known for Kuwazake mulberry liquor (includes sake tasting, brewery tour available from Apr to Nov)
- Sake brewery, Tomita Shuzo, maker of the famous “Shichihonyari” (lit. Seven Spears) sake brand.
- Former Honjin Yakkyoku Pharmacy
- Soy sauce brewery, Daiko Shoyu (soy sauce made with the traditional process)
- Bakery, Tsuruya Pan, known regionally for a long-time specialty, “Salad Pan” (lit. salad bread)
- Japanese traditional sweets shop, Kadoya
- Dismiss at Kinomoto Station
