Shiogama Trip Overview
Spirit of Japanese Sake in Shiogama
As one of Japan’s foremost fishing harbours with the largest catch of fresh tuna and plenty of top quality sushi restaurants, Shiogama is a true foodie heaven! The town has a strong cultural connection with Japanese sake, home to three nationally famous breweries that produce the sacred sake for historic Shiogama Shrine. This foodie tour is all about experiencing the local food and culture of Shiogama through the spirit of Japanese sake. The tour includes both an English lecture on sake appreciation and a delicious sushi lunch!
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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Shiogama, Japan
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Sake Tasting and Brewery Tours
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Spirit of Japanese Sake in Shiogama
As one of Japan’s foremost fishing harbours with the largest catch of fresh tuna and plenty of top quality sushi restaurants, Shiogama is a true foodie heaven! The town has a strong cultural connection with Japanese sake, home to three nationally famous breweries that produce the sacred sake for historic Shiogama Shrine. This foodie tour is all about experiencing the local food and culture of Shiogama through the spirit of Japanese sake. The tour includes both an English lecture on sake appreciation and a delicious sushi lunch!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Shiogama Shrine, 1-1 Ichimoriyama, Shiogama 985-8510 Miyagi Prefecture
Learn about the deep connections between sake and the Shinto religion of Japan at Shiogama Shrine; a 1200 year old shrine that is considered the spiritual hub of Shinto in Northern Japan.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: 熊久商店, 11-5 Motomachi, Shiogama, Miyagi 985-0052, Japan
Enjoy a workshop of how to best appreciate the different varieties of sake, different ways to drink it and what to look out for when selecting your favourite drop!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Urakasumi Sake Brewery, 2-19 Motomachi, Shiogama, Miyagi 985-0052, Japan
Enjoy a tasting session of three seasonal varieties of sake at one of Miyagi Prefectures most famous breweries, Urakasumi Sake Brewery. Urakasumi also provides the ‘omiki’ or ceremonial sake to Shiogama Shrine.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Okama Shrine, 6-1 Motomachi, Shiogama 985-0052 Miyagi Prefecture
Discover an ancient shrine that houses 4 sacred salt cauldrons and is named as one of Japan’s ‘three great mysteries’. Learn about the significance of the salt cauldrons for the town of Shiogama and their mysterious future telling powers…
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Sushi Tetsu, 2-22 Kaigandōri, Shiogama, Miyagi 985-0002, Japan
Indulge in a delicious lunch of local seafood at a popular sushi restaurant in the town which boasts the most sushi restaurants per capita (so you know the fish is good!). Pair your sushi with two varieties of local sake.
Duration: 1 hour
