About This Tour
Experience Ehime’s hidden craft heritage by private taxi: enjoy hands-on washi papermaking and rare gold leaf art, visit an award-winning sake brewery, and stop at scenic coastal spots—all in a half-day tour. ・Flexible Pick-Up by private taxi Private taxi picks you up from Matsuyama Station, Matsuyama-shi Station, or Dogo Onsen Station or surrounding hotels. ・World's Only Gilded Washi Experience Visit Ikazaki Shachu, preserving 1,000 years of papermaking tradition. Create handmade washi and decorate a postcard with gold leaf— a fusion of European gilding and Japanese craftsmanship found only here. ・300-Year-Old Sake Brewery Tour & Tasting Explore Chiyonokame Brewery with over 300 years of heritage, recognized at Japan's National New Sake Competition. Taste two premium sake varieties. ・Scenic Coastal Stop Browse local specialties at Futami Roadside Station with ocean views. Perfect for authentic cultural immersion with maximum comfort.
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Private Taxi: Washi-Making & Gold Leaf, Acclaimed Sake in Ehime
This 6-hour private taxi tour takes you to experience washi paper making and gold leaf application, with a stop at an acclaimed sake brewery. The tour includes a weekly special lunch and a set drink, making it a well-rounded cultural immersion.
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Meeting Point
Pick-up is also available from other hotels around Matsuyama Station and Dogo Onsen Station.
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Common questions about Private Taxi: Washi-Making & Gold Leaf, Acclaimed Sake in Ehime
Who operates this experience?
This experience is operated by 株式会社フジ・トラベル・サービス, a local sightseeing provider in Japan.
What's included?
This tour includes Lunch fee (weekly special lunch & set drink), Handmade Washi & Gilding Workshop Fee, and Brewery Tour & Sake Tasting. Additional amenities and services are included. All inclusions are provided by the tour operator.
How long does this experience take?
The experience lasts approximately 6 hours, giving you time to fully enjoy your chosen activity.
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What should I bring?
We recommend bringing comfortable walking shoes, a camera, and weather-appropriate clothing. All necessary equipment is provided.
What to expect on this tour?
This sightseeing experience lasts approximately 6 hours and includes all necessary equipment and guidance. You'll have access to Lunch fee (weekly special lunch & set drink) and more.
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