Factory and Brewery Tours Archives

Shiroishi Umen: Guided Factory Tour of Kichimi Noodle Production

Culinary Workshops, Experiences, Factory and Brewery Tours, One-off Experiences / Brittani Ivan

Founded in 1897 (Meiji 30), Kichimi Seimen has faithfully preserved the traditional techniques and spirit of Umen-making. At the factory, high-quality ingredients are carefully selected and processed using time-honored methods combined with modern technology. Every step—from mixing and kneading to aging, stretching, and drying—requires the experience and refined judgment of skilled artisans.
During the factory tour, you can witness the noodle-making process up close, where manual craftsmanship and modern machinery coexist in harmony.

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Zasu Pottery at Hanayama: Gallery and Anagama (Traditional Wood-Fired Kiln) Tour

Experiences, Factory and Brewery Tours, One-off Experiences / Brittani Ivan

Zasu Pottery is one of the few remaining anagama (traditional wood-fired kilns) in the Tohoku region, continuing the tradition of producing unglazed, natural-fired pottery. Their work features everyday tableware as well as flower vases, tea utensils, and art objects, blending traditional techniques with designs that fit modern lifestyles.
During the experience, you will tour the old-style anagama kiln while listening to explanations from the pottery master.

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Shiogama Tuna Auction and Fishmarket Tour

Experiences, Factory and Brewery Tours, One-off Experiences / Derek Yamashita

See the tuna auction and morning market of Shiogama through this locally guided day trip from Sendai. This tour incudes lunch.

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Sake Brewery Tour (Kanenoi Shuzo)

Experiences, Factory and Brewery Tours, One-off Experiences / Brittani Ivan

On this private brewery tour, we invite you to visit for a tour of this incredible natural water source and the sake brewery in Miyagi Prefecture. Afterwards, delight in the subtle flavors of this incomparable sake in a guided a tasting session with one of the sake makers.

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Wakayanagi Jiori Textile Factory Tour

Experiences, Factory and Brewery Tours, One-off Experiences / Brittani Ivan

In the Meiji (1868–1912) and Taisho (1912–1926) periods, the Wakayanagi area of Kurihara flourished thanks to the production of Wakayanagi jiori, a traditional cotton textile. Learn about the Wakayanagi jiori production process and the special characteristics of the Y-type loom, about dedication to craftsmanship and techniques passed down through generations, from third-generation owner Kojun Chiba.

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