This is a 2-hour walking tour of Mikawa, a port town that has long been supported by underground spring water and the blessings of the sea.
Through visits to fermentation food facilities, natural spring water sites, and places connected to local festivals, you will experience the unique lifestyle and beliefs of this town.

【HIGHLIGHTS】

• Discover the secrets of “miraculous” fermented foods
  Visit a fermentation food processing facility that preserves a unique, traditional method. Experience the craftsmanship and ingenuity of the makers up close.

• Guided by a knowledgeable local guide
  Your guide will clearly explain the town’s background, including its relationship with water, the sea, and local festivals, in an easy-to-understand way, making the tour accessible even for first-time visitors.

• Explore spots unique to a port town
  Walk through sites connected to spring water, shrines, and festivals, and experience a culture deeply tied to the sea and water.

• Learn the wisdom of living with nature
  Through underground water sources and fermentation culture, you will gain insight into how a lifestyle rooted in harmony with nature has been sustained over generations.

• Relaxed small-group experience
  With 2–5 participants, the tour offers a comfortable pace, making it easy to take photos and ask questions.

【SCHEDULE】

Choose from two start times, 9:15 AM or 2:00 PM. 

[00:00] Meet at the station, join the guide, and receive an overview of the town
[00:20] Visit locations related to local festivals and learn about important community traditions
[00:40] Visit a shrine and learn about prayers for children and prosperity
[01:15] Visit a natural spring water site and learn about underground water and water culture
[01:30] Visit a fermented food processing facility and observe the production process up close
[02:00] Stop by a local shop for shopping and conclude the tour

If a facility is closed, an alternative location of equal value will be arranged.
The itinerary may be partially adjusted depending on weather conditions.

【DETAILS】

Mikawa is a port town that has developed through the support of the sea, rivers, and underground spring water. This rich water environment has shaped daily life, food culture, and the town’s festivals and spiritual traditions.
On this tour, you will enjoy a guided walk through the town, visiting spring water sites, shrines, and locations connected to local festivals. In the open, coastal atmosphere typical of a port town, you will feel how closely the sea and water are woven into everyday life.

One of the main highlights is a visit to a traditional fermented food processing facility. The unique method, which requires long fermentation periods, is sometimes referred to as “miraculous fermentation,” producing foods with strong character and deep flavor.
By observing the process and techniques up close, you will come to understand that these foods are not simply local specialties, but a cultural heritage carefully preserved by the community.

This tour is not just about visiting sightseeing spots.
It is an opportunity to experience the daily life and quiet prayers of a small port town through its water, sea, and fermentation culture.

【THINGS TO NOTE】

• Duration：2 hours
• Meeting point：Mikawa Station, 2nd Floor Ticket Gate
  Mikawa Nakamachi Ro-221, Hakusan City, Ishikawa 929-0224 [MAP] 
• Access：Mikawa Station, 2nd Floor Ticket Gate
• Minimum number of participants：1 person
• Language support：Japanese, English
• Included：
  ・Guide fee
  ・Visit to Arayo Fermentation Processing Facility
  ・Insurance
• Excluded：
  ・Transportation to the meeting point
  ・Meals
• Participation requirements：
  ・Over 7 years old
  ・15 years old and under Minors must be accompanied by a guardian.
  ・The tour will be cancelled if weather warnings or advisories are issued.
  ・The tour will proceed in light rain; raincoats are available for purchase.
• Clothes：comfortable clothes 
• Other things to note
  In a case of cancellation due to bad weather, natural disasters, service disruptions of transportation, or any other unavoidable reasons, we will contact you by email by 3:00 PM  on the day before the tour.

【CANCELLATION POLICY】

Until 72 hours before the experience start time: 0%
From 72 hours before the experience start time to start time: 100%
Cancellation after the experience has started, or cancellation without contact: 100%