Woodcarving Experience: One-on-one Tour of Inami with a Local Guide

English guide

Highlights

  • Guided day tour of Inami, the town of faith and wood carving!
  • Guided by a Certified English-Speaking Interpreter!
  • Includes a special wood carving experience guided by a master craftsman
  • Visit carving workshops and sake breweries

What to expect

Discover Inami’s wood carving traditions on this day trip! Visit Zuisenji Temple, carve your own wooden sake cup with a master craftsman, and enjoy a Japanese lunch. Tour Wakakoma Sake Brewery and taste local sake with your handmade cup.

What's included

  • Experience fee
  • Admission fee
  • Lunch
  • Admission
  • English-speaking guide

About this experience

Starting at
10:45
Group size
2–6 people

Schedule

  1. 10:45
    Meet Your Guide
  2. Tour Starts
    Explore Yoka-machi Street, Zuisenji Temple, and a wood carving workshop.
  3. Yoka-machi Street
    A preserved district with traditional buildings, showcasing crafts like metalwork, lacquerware, and wood carving.
  4. Zuisenji Temple
    Admire intricate carvings on the temple’s main hall, a masterpiece of local craftsmanship.
  5. Wood Carving Workshop
    Watch skilled artisans create detailed sculptures and decorations.
  6. 12:00
    Lunch
    Enjoy a Japanese meal featuring soba and tempura.
  7. 13:00
    Wood Carving Experience
    Create your own wooden sake cup under the guidance of a master craftsman.
  8. 14:00
    Sake Tasting at a Brewery
    Taste locally brewed sake, crafted with pure Toyama water, and enjoy its rich flavors.
  9. 14:30
    Tour Ends

Location and Directions

  • Check-in / Check-out

    Inami Kotsu Hiroba

    956-1 Yamami, Nanto-shi, Toyama-ken 932-0231

    Inami Kotsu Hiroba — 956-1 Yamami, Nanto-shi, Toyama-ken 932-0231

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Restrictions

  • If less than 2 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.

What to bring

  • Walking shoes
  • Waterproof shoes are recommended as it can get wet during winter.

Additional notes

  • The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
  • Preschool children can join for free, but meals and services are not included.

Operated by

Gokayama NANTO Tourism Organization

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation until your booking is confirmed.

  • 7-10 business days before (local time): 20%
  • 1-7 business days before (local time): 30%
  • The day before (local time): 50%
  • On the activity day / No-show: 100%

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