Kagami-biraki Experience -Sake Barrel Ceremony in the Birthplace of Japanese Sake - ! (Simple Plan)

*PLAN NAME
Kagami-biraki Experience -Sake Barrel Ceremony in  the Birthplace of Japanese Sake! (Simple Plan)   

*OUTLINE　
In Japan, the lid of a sake barrel is broken open at special occasions or events in a ceremony which is called “Kagami-biraki.”  This is to wish health and well-being at times of celebration and new beginnings. Kagami-biraki ceremonies are often conducted at wedding ceremonies and New Year parties. Let’s celebrate with a Kagami-biraki experience and make some special memories of your time in Japan.

 [What you can expect]
・Learn the history of Japanese sake
・Taste and compare different refined sakes from Itami
・Experience Kagami-biraki
・Photo session
・Receive  "Masu" (small measuring container for sake)as a souvenir

*PLAN DETAILS         
1．Basic Background / History of  refined sake in Itami  10 minutes
Welcome to Itami Oimatsu Shuzo!
First, we will give a briefing about the basic background and the history of Itami's refined sake in the reception office.

2．Introductory lecture on Japanese sake    About 15 minutes
Our Staff will give you a short presentation called "Introductory lecture about Japanese sake" (approximately 15 minutes) in Japanese.
* If you requested an interpreter, the licensed guide (English or Chinese) will translate the lecture into your preferred language.

3．Kagami-biraki    About 15 minutes
Now it's time to try Kagami-biraki. You will move to the parking lot from the reception office, and try Kagami-biraki yourself.  You can enjoy the full experience by wearing a traditional "Happi "coat.

4．Taste and compare the difference of sake   10-15 minutes
After Kagami-biraki, move into the store from the parking lot and have a tasting session. Please try and taste a few kinds of sake.  If you find one you like, you can buy it straightaway with a special discount.  We will give each customer one masu as a gift.

★Discount privilege : Only at Attractive JAPAN!　
For customers who reserve the experience via Attractive JAPAN,  10% discount will be applied  for  any purchases at the store.

*NOTES 
  【Access】
Itami Oimatsu Shuzo Brewery１F　
3-1-8, Chuo, Itami-shi, Hyogo-ken  664-0851
A 5-minute walk to the west from JR Itami station
A 3-minute walk to the east from Hankyu Itami station
※Please arrive 5 minutes before the scheduled time. 

【Age Limit】
20 years or older

【Language】
English         

【Included】
Kagami-biraki experience, introductory lecture about Japanese sake

【Free Wi-Fi】  〇

【Optional】
Interpretation service (English or Chinese) by licensed guide

【Notes】
Please do not  touch the equipment  before instructions have been given.               

 ＊Cancellation Policy
7 to 4 days before the tour date: 40% of the tour price
3 to 2 days before the tour date: 60% of the tour price
The day before the tour date/ on the day of the tour: 100% of the tour price