Step into the timeless charm of Koriyama, a historic Japanese castle town that still preserves the atmosphere of the Edo period. This guided tour offers hands-on cultural experiences: try goldfish scooping, enjoy roasted green tea with traditional Nara sweets at a 400-year-old confectionery, explore the scenic Koriyama Castle ruins, and finish with a local sake tasting paired with appetizers. A perfect way to discover the hidden beauty and refined traditions of Japan.
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Mandarin & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Mandarin & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Experience Japanese hospitality at Nara Prefecture's oldest confectionery shop.Take a break with a bite of Japanese sweets and roasted green tea.
Guide fees for everything from the meeting point to goldfish scooping, Japanese sweets shop, castle, how to make sake, sake tasting, and food that pairs well with sake.
Experience Japanese festival culture by "scooping goldfish 10 times" using a tool called "poi."
Enjoy the charm of Japanese sake with a tasting comparison of three different types and nine dishes that go perfectly with sake.
Meeting Points
Departure
Kōriyama Station
Please meet at the Ticket gate exit
Return
2-chōme-5 Yanagi
Nakatani Sake Brewery Yanagimachi Brewery
Castle Town Walking Tour with Local Sweets and Sake Tasting
Yamatokoriyama
About
Step into the timeless charm of Koriyama, a historic Japanese castle town that still preserves the atmosphere of the Edo period. This guided tour offers hands-on cultural experiences: try goldfish scooping, enjoy roasted green tea with traditional Nara sweets at a 400-year-old confectionery, explore the scenic Koriyama Castle ruins, and finish with a local sake tasting paired with appetizers. A perfect way to discover the hidden beauty and refined traditions of Japan.
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Mandarin & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Mandarin & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Experience Japanese hospitality at Nara Prefecture's oldest confectionery shop.Take a break with a bite of Japanese sweets and roasted green tea.
Guide fees for everything from the meeting point to goldfish scooping, Japanese sweets shop, castle, how to make sake, sake tasting, and food that pairs well with sake.
Experience Japanese festival culture by "scooping goldfish 10 times" using a tool called "poi."
Enjoy the charm of Japanese sake with a tasting comparison of three different types and nine dishes that go perfectly with sake.
Meeting Points
Departure
Kōriyama Station
Please meet at the Ticket gate exit
Return
2-chōme-5 Yanagi
Nakatani Sake Brewery Yanagimachi Brewery
Itinerary
1
Kochikuya
Experience kingyo-sukui, a nostalgic Japanese summer festival tradition.
30 minutes
2
Honke Kikuya Main Branch
Tea & Traditional Sweets – Taste roasted green tea and handmade confections at Honke Kikuya, Nara’s oldest sweets shop with 400 years of history.
30 minutes
3
Koriyama Castle
Explore the Koriyama Castle ruins, deeply connected to Toyotomi Hidenaga. Visit the historic observatory and admire the impressive stone wall structures, earning the site the nickname “Museum of Stone Walls.” Learn about the development of the castle town and gain insights into the vibrant merchant culture that once thrived here.
1 hour
4
中谷酒造 柳町醸造所
Nakatani Sake Brewery – Sample three varieties of Nara sake with seasonal appetizers, with non-alcoholic options available.（*If you cannot drink alcohol, please let us know when making your reservation.）
