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Dogo Onsen Town Walking Tour and Minakuchi Sake Brewery Visit with English Guide

English guide

Highlights

Explore Dogo with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide
Visit a 100-year-old sake brewery and learn about sake-making
Enjoy tasting freshly brewed Japanese sake
Ideal for families, couples, or friends from abroad
Perfect introduction to Japanese culture and sake brewing

What to expect

Join a guided walking tour of Dogo Onsen town, blending traditional and modern Japan. Explore iconic landmarks like the Dogo Onsen Honkan and Asuka-no-Yu, then tour a 100-year-old sake brewery and enjoy a tasting session of locally brewed sake.

What's included

Brewery Tour
Tasting fee
English-speaking guide

About this experience

Starting at: 14:00

Schedule

13:50
Check-in at Dogo Onsen Station Front Mechanical Clock
14:00
Tour Begins
[Course]
Hojoen → No.4 Hot Spring Water Distribution Facility → Haikara Street → Dogo Onsen Annex Asuka-no-Yu (no entry) → Dogo Onsen Main Building (no entry)

Note: Destinations can be adjusted upon request.
15:00
Minakuchi Sake Brewery Tour
Established over 100 years ago, this brewery offers an insightful look into sake-making traditions and includes a guided factory tour.
15:30
Sake Tasting and Shopping
Sample various kinds of locally brewed sake and learn the unique qualities of each flavor directly from the source.
16:00
Tour Ends at Minakuchi-shuzo

Location and Directions

Check-in
Dogo Onsen Station Front Mechanical Clock
6-8 Dogo Yunomachi, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture
Check-out
Minakuchi-shuzo
3-23 Dogo Kitamachi, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture

Restrictions

The "Matsuyama Haiku" walking course involves traveling mainly on foot. The route includes stairs, steep slopes, and uneven surfaces that may not be accessible by wheelchair. If you have difficulty walking, use a wheelchair, or are concerned about your physical strength or leg condition, please contact us in advance. Please note that the guide does not hold caregiving or welfare qualifications and cannot assist with pushing wheelchairs.
Guests who are pregnant are not permitted to participate in this activity.
People 20 years old and above can participate in this activity.
Please strictly avoid consuming fermented foods such as natto, kimchi, cheese, or yogurt on the day of the tour.
This is a shared group tour with other participants.

What to bring

Walking shoes
Comfortable clothing

Additional notes

The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
In the event of a heatstroke alert or severe weather conditions such as a typhoon, the tour may be canceled to prioritize the safety of participants.