Nishio Special Tour
Little Kyoto Nishio tour (with a drink of matcha) and the Iwase Bunko, the first old book museum in Japan
- ￥11,000 (4 Participants)
Duration:6 Hours【OUTLINE】
The Mikawa region of Aichi prefecture, which was a crossroad of different cultures, people, and goods between east and west. Nishio city is also known as “Little Kyoto of Mikawa,” Nishio Castle, which was the castle of the Nishio Domain’s , which yields 60,000 koku of rice during the Edo period. It is said to have started from Saijo Castle, which was built by Ashikaga Yoshiuji in the early Kamakura period. The historical park, which conveys the majesty of the castle town, has rebuilt and restored a part of Nishio Castle, where you can enjoy the nature of the four seasons and think about history while looking at historical buildings. It is still a place of relaxation for its citizens.“Iwase Bunko”, Japan’s first old book museum, preserves and publishes about 80,000 books in a wide range of fields and eras, from classical books including important cultural properties to modern practical books. We have a unique exhibition where you can learn while experiencing the long history and rich culture of Japanese books.
Unique Matcha Experience in Nishio: Matcha Tour and Matcha Making Experience
- ￥8,800 (2 Participants)
Duration:2 Hours
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Discover the world of Japanese tea with this amazing experience with a local English-speaking guide.
From the production process to tasting, you will be able to learn everything you need to know about Nishio’s matcha.
Nishio Matcha Story | A Journey Through Tea Ceremony Traditions & Matcha-Inspired Kaiseki Style Meal
- ￥35,000 (2 Participants)
Duration:4.25 Hours
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Nishio matcha is more than just a drink—it is a cultural jewel, shaped by the land, climate, and generations of people who have dedicated their lives to its cultivation and refinement. This tour invites you to step into that story and experience matcha as both a taste and a tradition.Your journey begins in a noble family’s historic tea room, where a licensed tea master will demonstrate the elegance of a formal tea ceremony. You will then take part yourself, learning to whisk a bowl of matcha with grace and mindfulness.
Finally, the story of matcha comes to life at Ryujin Mitsuyama, a restored traditional residence, where you will savor a seasonal kaiseki meal infused with Nishio’s prized tea. Each dish is a reflection of place and season, completing your journey into the heart of Japan’s matcha culture.
Sakushima Art Tour (Let’s enjoy nature and art with your five senses)
- ￥14,000 (4 Participants)
Duration:8 Hours
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Sakushima is the largest manned island in Mikawa Bay, Sakushima prospered in the olden days of sail boats, during the Edo period,when merchant ships named Sengokubune traveling along the Mikawa Bay would dock at its port while waiting for a favorable wind.The town center flourished with the bustling sea activity including fishing. But in recent years the population has declined and only 250 people live here.
Sakushima started the island revitalization project in 1995. They made use of rich nature of the island for the art installations
Today, Sakushima has become a popular destination where approximately 100,000 tourists can come to seek out the nature, art and gourmet food of the island.
Instant Miso Soup Making Experience
- ￥8,800 (2 Participants)
Duration:2 Hours
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What about having an amazing experience of making instant miso soup like Japanese Samurais did back in the day?Learn from our Nishio’s local guide the exciting history of miso and its making process step by step. You will first make a visit to our miso warehouse which has more than 100 years of history and afterwards, you will learn how to became an expert in preparing instant miso soup using our ingredients straight out from our miso warehouse.
Visit tour &Original miso dressing making experience at miso warehouse
- ￥8,000 (2 Participants)
Duration:2 Hours
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Aichi Prefecture is said to be the home of soybean miso with a history of 1200 years, and Nishio is one of the regions where soybean miso is actively produced.Miso Park (Hatoya) has a long history of more than 160 years, and continues to make miso using the traditional method using carefully selected ingredients and koji(malt).
The current owner is the 9th generation, and it there is an ancestor who became the load of Nishio Castle in the past.
