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Handa: Vinegar Tasting and Umami Seasoning Shopping Near Nagoya
Handa
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Do you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions?
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If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please inform us in advance by specifying the details.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover Handa, a hidden gem in Aichi—just 30 minutes from Chubu Centrair Airport by car and 40 minutes from Nagoya by train or car. Known for its rich fermentation culture, Handa offers an authentic alternative to Japan’s crowded tourist spots. Your tour begins along the historic Handa Canal, lined with traditional black-walled storehouses reflecting the city’s history. Next, step inside a preserved traditional residence. Here, you’ll taste five types of vinegar and learn what makes each one unique. After the tasting, browse local miso, soy sauce, and other aged Japanese seasonings known for their rich UMAMI—ideal as gifts. To finish, enjoy a stroll through Handa’s streets, with stops such ...
Highlights
1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Vinegar tasting
English-speaking guide
Transportation to or from the meeting point
Food or drinks other than the vinegar tasting
Purchases at shops (miso, soy sauce, sweets, etc.)
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Meeting Points
Departure
Handa Station
Your guide, holding a sign with your name, will be waiting for you near the ticket gate at JR Handa Station. (Please note that this is not Meitetsu Chita Handa Station.)
Return
Handa: Vinegar Tasting and Umami Seasoning Shopping Near Nagoya
Handa
About
Discover Handa, a hidden gem in Aichi—just 30 minutes from Chubu Centrair Airport by car and 40 minutes from Nagoya by train or car. Known for its rich fermentation culture, Handa offers an authentic alternative to Japan’s crowded tourist spots. Your tour begins along the historic Handa Canal, lined with traditional black-walled storehouses reflecting the city’s history. Next, step inside a preserved traditional residence. Here, you’ll taste five types of vinegar and learn what makes each one unique. After the tasting, browse local miso, soy sauce, and other aged Japanese seasonings known for their rich UMAMI—ideal as gifts. To finish, enjoy a stroll through Handa’s streets, with stops such ...
Highlights
1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Vinegar tasting
English-speaking guide
Transportation to or from the meeting point
Food or drinks other than the vinegar tasting
Purchases at shops (miso, soy sauce, sweets, etc.)
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Meeting Points
Departure
Handa Station
Your guide, holding a sign with your name, will be waiting for you near the ticket gate at JR Handa Station. (Please note that this is not Meitetsu Chita Handa Station.)
Return
Itinerary
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Handa Canal Kuranomachi
Meet your guide at JR Handa Station and take a short walk to the Handa Canal, where rows of traditional storehouses with black walls create a distinctly historic and atmospheric setting.
15 minutes
2
Oguri Family's House
Visit a beautifully preserved historical Japanese residence.
Taste five types of vinegar and discover their unique characteristics in this authentic setting.
After the tasting, browse and purchase miso, soy sauce, and other umami-rich seasonings made in this region known for its long-standing fermentation culture.
45 minutes
3
Handa
Enjoy a relaxing stroll through Handa’s streets, visiting food-related spots such as a sake museum and long-standing wagashi (Japanese sweets) shops.
