Excursion Kochi culinary & sake experience tour at Kochi

This half-day outing, exclusive to Silversea’s guests, provides an immersive understanding of Japanese food and cultural traditions.

Arisawa Sake Brewery

Depart the pier for an approximately 30 minutes transfer to Awisawa Sake Brewery. Arisawa Sake Brewery, whose origins date back to 1877, has converted a former brewery building in the city of Kami into a restaurant where a fusion of food, drink and sake games experience awaits you.

Video Presentation of Local Sake Production, Sake Tasting Workshop, Traditional Sake Games

A video presentation provides expert background on the history, making, and preservation of sake – and three different types will be tasted along with a pairing lunch of local Kochi cuisine – typically including assorted sushi (maki, saba, ryukyu, myoga, etc.), tempura with shiso salt, grilled chicken with miso, and various vegetable and bean curd accompaniments. Following lunch,enjoy traditional sake game called Kikunohana with the local staff.

Furafu (flag) Factory

Next, re-board your coach for a short transfer to Furafu Factory. The word "Furafu" is said to have its origin in the Dutch/English word for "flag," and was created based on the image of a large fishing flag. It is set up alongside carp streamers on the Festival in hopes of children's healthy growth. As a birth gift, relatives give the furafu with the family crest and name engraved on them. Upon conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach to return to the pier.

The 40-minute return drive to Kochi pier provides an ideal interval to digest this day’s rich dose of Japanese traditions and flavours;

Points of interests

Points of interest seen include: Arisawa Sake Brewery, Sake Tasting Workshop and Lunch, Furafu Factory

Note

Please note: The easy excursion requires barely 500m (1,600 ft) of walking on paved surfaces between the restaurant and other experiences. The tour is suitable for guests who utilise a wheelchair or have limited mobility, though there is no wheelchair lift on the coach. Bottled water is provided aboard the coach. Bottled sakes and additional beverages are available for purchase at the lunch venue. Wear comfortable clothes and suitable shoes; bring your preferred sun protection. The order of sights and activities may vary.