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Sendai Tansu Kumanodo
Sendai Tansu Kumanodo
Whisky
Sendai Tansu Kumanodo
Miyagi Half Day, Nikka Whisky Distillery & Hands-on Lacquer Paint

Miyagi Half Day, Nikka Whisky Distillery & Hands-on Lacquer Paint

By JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
Free cancellation available
Price is £165 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h 50m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Experience the Tohoku region's Miyagi Prefecture with a visit to a distillery owned by world-famous Nikka Whisky and a chopsticks lacquering experience where customers can apply lacquering techniques used in making Sendai's traditional craft of tansu (traditional Japanese wooden chests) on this half-day tour in Miyagi. An unforgettable trip awaits. There will be an accompanying National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter throughout the entire itinerary for customers to be able to appreciate all the beautiful sights and culture. Revel in a rich experience while getting to know the deep significance of the local region's climate, culture, and tradition. The tour is also recommended for repeat visitors to Japan. Fully enjoy the remarkable charms of Miyagi Prefecture in the region of Tohoku.

Activity location

  • Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory Miyagikyo Distillery
    • 1 Nikka, Aoba-ku,
    • 989-3433, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sendai City Tourist Information Center
    • JR仙台駅 1
    • 980-0021, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan

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11:30 Sendai
  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 50 minutes5h 50m
    5h 50m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 11:30
Price details
£165.14 x 2 Adults£330.28
Total
Price is £330.28
Until Tue, 13 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish-speaking guide fee
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport costs included in the tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedExperience fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedTravel accident insurance
  • What's includedWhat's includedOther admission fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFees other than those listed in Includes

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The order of activities and arrival times may differ on The day depending on reasons such as road conditions and congestion at destinations.
  • Depending on The number of tour participants, transport to be used may be changed to a hired car, taxi, etc.
  • As it takes time for the lacquer to dry, the chopsticks made at Sendai Tansu Kumanodo cannot be brought home on the day. Delivery is available only within Japan. Please pay JPY 820 in cash at the location. The lacquer has to have dried before delivery, so it will take around 4 days until arrival. Because of this, delivery is possible only for customers who will be staying in Japan for at least 5 more days. *After shipping, please note that the planning company and Sendai Tansu Kumanodo will not be held liable in case of any damage, loss, etc. As inquiries cannot be made to the planning company and Sendai Tansu Kumanodo, please make any inquiries directly to the shipping company. In addition, during the chopsticks lacquering experience, please be aware that some customers may develop a rash due to the lacquer depending on their predisposition.
  • While children 0-5 years old may join free of charge, if there are many participants, children 0-5 years old may have to sit on the lap of a parent or guardian on board the taxi. If guaranteed seats on the taxi are required for such children, please book them under the child rate.
  • The chopsticks lacquering experience at Sendai Tansu Kumanodo is available for customers 6 years of age and older.
  • Lunch is not included.
  • The tour at Miyagikyo Distillery is outdoors. Please bring rain gear in case of inclement weather.
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory Miyagikyo Distillery
  • 1h 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Highly renowned all over the world as a Japanese whisky masterpiece, Nikka Whisky is one of the world's 5 major Japanese whisky producers, with iconic brands such as Black Nikka, Taketsuru, Yoichi, and Miyagikyo. The guide will explain about the history of Nikka Whisky and how whisky is produced, and customers can enjoy taste testing at the end. *The tour at Miyagikyo Distillery is outdoors. Please bring rain gear in case of inclement weather.
Akiu Craft Park
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Kumanodo is a workshop specialising in Sendai tansu, a designated traditional craft of Miyagi Prefecture where artisans handcraft traditional Japanese chests using wood and iron fittings. The lacquer painting techniques used in the process of making Sendai tansu can be tried first-hand by customers during the chopsticks lacquering experience under the direct supervision of artisans. Customers will receive the chopsticks they made by post at a later date. *As it takes time for the lacquer to dry, the chopsticks made at Sendai Tansu Kumanodo cannot be brought home on the day. Delivery is available only within Japan. Please pay JPY 820 in cash at the location. The lacquer has to have dried before delivery, so it will take around 4 days until arrival. Because of this, delivery is possible only for customers who will be staying in Japan for at least 5 more days. The chopsticks lacquering experience at Sendai Tansu Kumanodo is available for customers 6 years of age and older.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESNikka Whisky Sendai Factory Miyagikyo Distillery
    • 1 Nikka, Aoba-ku,
    • 989-3433, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESendai City Tourist Information Center
    • JR仙台駅 1
    • 980-0021, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan

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