Enjoy Hokkaido sake and modern "washoku" Japanese cuisine made with local ingredients at a bistro in Biei, Hokkaido.
18:00~ (2.5 hrs)
JR Biei Station
Year-Round
Here in Hokkaido, we grow a huge percentage of Japan’s rice and are blessed with countless pure mountain springs. When put together, these two ingredients mean only one thing to Japanese… delicious sake!
This experience is held at local bistro “Suzuran Plus” in Biei, a beautiful town which lies right in the middle of Hokkaido. There are a number of fantastic sake breweries all within a short drive’s distance. During this experience, you will get to try three different glasses of Hokkaido's original sake from breweries in the area.
Your chef, Mr. Kimura, will also prepare a modern twist on a "washoku" light meal for you. "Washoku" means "Japanese cuisine" and it is listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Inkeeping with washoku's traditions, the ingredients used to make your meal will be seasonal and local-- perhaps including some from Biei itself!
Price (Per Person)
1 Person: ¥15,000
2 People+: ¥12,500
*Maximum 4 People, Minimum Age 20
Included
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3 small glasses of sake
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Light Meal
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Services of an English interpreter
Not Included
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Transportation (we will walk)
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Sake refills
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Additional food & drink ordered off the menu
Terms & Conditions
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But if you'd like to join an experience, there are some particulars.
We appreciate your taking the time to read this before booking!
1. The minimum age for this tour is 20 years and above (the legal drinking age in Japan). If you do not appear to be of legal drinking age, please be aware that bistro staff may ask to see your ID with your date of birth (passport, driver’s license etc). If it transpires that you have misled us and are not of drinking age, the experience will be terminated and no refunds will be issued. 2. We usually book counter seats for this experience for smaller groups (up to 2 people). For larger groups (3-4 people), we will be at a table or in a private room. Please be aware that smoking is permitted at the restaurant’s counter. For those concerned about this, we will request a table or the a private room instead. 3. Bookings are accepted a minimum of 3 days in advance. Unfortunately we cannot accept bookings later than this. 4. Please let us know if you have any allergies, food intolerances etc. 5. Unfortunately, spectators or food-only participants are not permitted. All participants must take part in the full experience. 6. We cannot accept bookings from those planning to reach the meeting point by rental car. This is in line with strict Japanese laws about driving under the influence, which penalises restaurants for allowing patrons to drive drunk, in addition to the driver. We also cannot accept bookings where one person is the “handle keeper” and refrains from drinking (see number 5 above). 7. Aggressive or threatening behaviour towards the interpreter, bistro staff and / or bistro customers will not be tolerated. 8. The participant accepts that they bear responsibility for any accident or injury, except for those caused by negligence or poor behaviour on the part of the bistro staff or the interpreter. 9. We reserve the right to cancel the reservation on the spot with no refund given if any of the T&C are breached. 10. Cancellation Policy: Full refund if cancelled by you, the participant, more than 24 hours before the experience. 100% cancellation fee if cancelled within 24 hours of the experience. Unfortunately we do not accept illness or injury as mitigating circumstances. If we have to cancel the experience due to unforeseen circumstances on Dohoku Local's end, a full refund will be given.