Tin Casting and Sake Brewery
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Port
Toyama, Japan
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$380
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5¼ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Get to know Toyama’s culture and tradition through on this unique experience.
Depart the pier and set off for the Nousaku Factory where you will see how 100% tin products are made. Witness the craftsmanship, feel the heat and smell distinctive aroma of molten metal while your guide explains the casting techniques that have been cultivated over 400 years in Takaoka City.
After your factory visit, try your hand at tin casting in the workshop using sand casting, a traditional casting method. Create your own original 100% tin shot glass as a special memento to take home.
With your new shot glass in hand, head to a local Sake brewery for a tour and tasting. The plastered walls, tiled roof and brick chimneys are all engraved with the history of Wakatsuru sake, famous throughout the country.
The last stop of the day will be Zuiryuji Temple, a Soto Zen Buddhist temple recognized by the Japanese government as a national treasure. The buildings of Zuiryuji are influenced by Chinese architectural styles of the Kamakura Period. Enter the temple grounds through the beautiful Somon Gate and discover seven halls arranged symmetrically and connected by wooden, roofed corridors.
After visiting this beautiful temple, return to the pier.
Please note:
Participants must negotiate stairs and/or uneven surfaces and is therefore not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Tour sequence may vary. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Traffic can be unpredictable. The driver will do his/her best to keep moving safely. Your patience is greatly appreciated. Delays occasionally extend the tour duration. Bring local currency (yen) for purchases as few stores accept credit cards.