Yuda Onsen Sake Festival: Explore Yamaguchi's Best Local Sake Bus Trip from Hakata

Yuda Onsen Sake Festival

Join us for the Yuda Onsen Sake Festival, where you can taste a wide selection of esteemed Yamaguchi sake and compare various brews using a unique festival sake cup.

The festival features more than just sake, as it includes a range of gourmet food stalls from local restaurants in Yuda Onsen and nearby areas. Even those who do not drink can still enjoy the vibrant festival atmosphere, with chances to explore the hot spring town and unwind at the foot baths.

Delight in and appreciate the rich flavors of Yamaguchi sake, which has captured the attention of sake lovers throughout Japan.

Please drink responsibly and avoid excessive alcohol consumption.

Participating Breweries

• Sugihime – Yamashiroya Shuzo
• Santoka – Kanemitsu Shuzo
• Wakamusume – Shintani Shuzo
• Gangi – Yaoshin Shuzo
• Gokyo – Sakai Shuzo
• Kinkan Kuromatsu – Murashige Shuzo
• DASSAI – DASSAI Inc.
• Harada – Hatsumomiji
• Bochozuru – Yamagata Honten
• Nakashimaya – Nakashimaya Shuzojō
• Taka – Nagayama Honten
• Yamazaru – Nagayama Shuzo
• Tenbi – Choshu Shuzo
• Takarabune – Nakamura Shuzo
• Toyo Bijin – Sumikawa Shuzojō
• Yachiyo – Yachiyo Shuzo
• Miyoshi – Abu no Tsuru Shuzo
• Choyo Fukumusume – Iwasaki Shuzo
• Chokyo – Okazaki Shuzojō
• Nishiki Sekai – Takeuchi Shuzojō
• Toyo Otokoyama – Kawamura Shuzojō

Please note that the list of participating breweries is subject to changes without prior notice.

Renowned Yamaguchi Sake

At the Yuda Onsen Sake Festival, you will find a remarkable array of well-known sake, including DASSAI, which has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, garnering admiration not only in Japan but globally, alongside Gangi, Toyo Bijin, Taka, and many others.

JPY 1,000 Meal Coupon Included

Utilize your JPY 1,000 meal coupon at the festival's food stalls to taste local Yamaguchi specialties paired with your favorite sake.

• If your total exceeds the value of the coupon, you will be responsible for paying the difference.
• No change will be given if your total is less than the coupon value.

Information about the tour

Place of departure and destination: From Fukuoka to Yamaguchi
Number of days of travel: 1 day
Means of transportation: Bus
Name of bus company: Yamato Kanko
Meal(s): None
Minimum number of passengers to operate: 15
Number of GUIDE: 1

Tour Operator Information

Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd.
Department Name: Inbound Travel Sales Division DMC Department Kyushu Group Northern Kyushu Team
Address: Tenjin-heiwa Building 8F 1-14-4 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, JAPAN, 810-0001
Tel: +81-050-1742-3921
Registration No.: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency
Membership: Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)

Contact Information

Department Name: Inbound Travel Sales Division DMC Department Kyushu Group Northern Kyushu Team
Address: Tenjin-heiwa Building 8F 1-14-4 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, JAPAN, 810-0001
Tel: +81-050-1742-3921
Opening hour: 10:00~18:00
(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)

General Travel Services Manager: Megumi Hisatomi
The Tour Operations Manager is responsible for transactions related to your travel at the sales office handling your travel arrangements. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the explanations provided by the staff about this travel contract, please do not hesitate to contact the above-mentioned Tour Operations Manager.

Please read and understand the Terms and Conditions below.

• Travel Terms and Conditions: Domestic Package Tours
• Travel Agency Terms and Conditions: Section of Package Tour Contract

Highlights

• Leading Yamaguchi Breweries Unite in One Location! Experience famous sake breweries from Yamaguchi, gaining interest from sake lovers throughout Japan.
• Savor Yamaguchi’s Renowned Local Sake! Relish an extensive array of acclaimed local sake from breweries all over Yamaguchi Prefecture.
• Indulge in Local Cuisine & Beverages at Yuda Onsen! Discover diverse gourmet food stalls showcasing famous restaurants from Yuda Onsen and receive a JPY 1,000 meal coupon.

Itinerary

• Depart Hakata Station (8:00)
• Yuda Onsen Sake Festival (Enjoy local sake from Yamaguchi Prefecture, which has recently been gaining nationwide attention. / Approx. 4 hours)
• Arrive at Hakata Station (approx. 18:00)

Price Details

Included

• Lunch
• Japanese guide
• Bus
• Admission fee
• Air-conditioned bus
• Round-trip transportation
• 1,000 yen Meal voucher

Not included

• Expenses not mentioned
• Personal expenses

Important Information

• After the scheduled departure time, the tour will depart at the discretion of our staff. Please make sure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
• The scheduled times and itinerary details may change due to road conditions or other circumstances.
• In the event of a delay causing you to miss connections or requiring taxi use or accommodation, we are unable to cover any related costs.
• Depending on the number of participants, the vehicle may be changed to a medium-sized or small bus.
• Please note that there is no restroom available on the bus.
• Smoking is prohibited on the bus. Reclining seats are generally not permitted (except for some courses).
• The arrival location may differ from the meeting location.
• Lost items will be kept for up to 2 weeks after the end of the tour. However, perishable food items or items that are difficult to store will be disposed of immediately.
• Pets are not allowed on the tour.
• Bus seats will be assigned by the tour operator.
• In case of emergencies, guests may be seated together with the tour escort. Thank you for your understanding.
• Facility admission fees included in the tour price may differ from the publicly listed prices. No refunds or additional charges will be made after the tour begins due to price differences.
• If the minimum number of participants (15 people) is not reached, or if operation becomes impossible due to unavoidable circumstances such as natural disasters or accidents, the tour may be changed or canceled. This decision may be made by 3 days before departure (or 13 days before departure for tours including accommodation).
• We may not be able to accommodate requests regarding seating arrangements, hotel smoking/non-smoking preferences, or allergies. We may contact you in advance and decline such requests after explanation.

Purchase Notice

• This tour is conducted in Japanese. The tour conductor will provide language support using a translation device (Pocketalk).
• Participants are required to bring their own smartphone with an internet connection and earphones (optional for audio translation).
• If the minimum number of participants is not met between 15 and 7 days before departure, the tour will be canceled. We will notify you by email, so please make sure to check it.
• Customers under 18 years old must obtain consent from a parent or guardian.
• Meal contents may be changed without prior notice. Thank you for your understanding.
• The time spent at each location may be shortened due to traffic congestion or other transportation conditions.
• Seat reservations are not available.
• Lunch is not included and will be at your own expense.
• Alcohol consumption is restricted to those aged 20 and over. Under Japan’s Act Prohibiting Drinking by Minors, anyone under 20 is prohibited from drinking alcohol. Guests under 20 cannot consume alcohol and will not receive a sake cup.
• The event will be held rain or shine. However, it may be canceled in the event of severe weather such as a typhoon.
• If the event is canceled after the tour has departed, no refund will be provided.
• Event details may be changed without prior notice. Please understand in advance.
• The time spent at the destination may be shortened due to traffic congestion or other transportation conditions.
• For groups with an odd number of participants, some guests may be required to share a bus seat with another passenger.
• Seat reservations are not available.
• The tour will close once the maximum number of participants is reached.
• Please drink responsibly and avoid excessive alcohol consumption.

How to Use

Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel on after the tour start time, will charge 100%

• 11 or more day(s) before the activity date: 0% cancellation fee
• Between 8 and 10 day(s) before the activity date: 20% cancellation fee
• Between 2 and 7 day(s) before the activity date: 30% cancellation fee
• 1 day(s) before the activity date: 40% cancellation fee
• On the activity date: 50% cancellation fee