Overview
Discover Uchiko’s deep artisanal culture. Experience the world’s only "Gilded Washi"—adding modern brilliance to ancient paper—and visit a prestigious 300-year-old brewery. This private taxi tour is the perfect cultural transfer between Matsuyama and Dogo Onsen. Enjoy rare Japanese mastery while traveling in comfort. ◆Authentic Two Washi Arts At Ikazaki Shachu, hand-make traditional washi paper and decorate a washi card with rare gilding art found only here. ◆Award-Winning Sake Tasting Enjoy Chiyonokame Brewery for premium sake, recognized nationally for excellence and its 300-year heritage. ◆Flexible luggage-friendly Transfer Pick-up at Matsuyama with drop-off at Dogo Onsen or return to starting point. ◆Included Services English brochures and basic driver assistance provided. ◆Upgrades Professional English Guide: For deep cultural storytelling. Special Lunch: Local delicacies grilled over a traditional open hearth (Irori). ※Can see options' detail when check availability.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Handmade Washi & Gilding Workshop Fee
- Brewery Tour & Sake Tasting
- Private Taxi with basic English-speaking driver
What's Not Included
- Professional English Guide (Available as an optional upgrade)
- Gourmet Local Lunch (Available as an optional upgrade)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
our private taxi picks you up directly from station or hotel—no need to navigate public transport. Pick-up is available from Matsuyama Station, Matsuyama-shi Station, Dogo Onsen Station, and surrounding hotels. Please specify your convenient spot when booking.
Stop 2
Special Local Lunch (Optional add-on): This is an exclusive, off-menu experience not available to regular walk-in guests! Gather around a traditional hearth (irori ) at the hidden eatery, Uchiko Inariya × Strike Ken, and grill local ingredients over charcoal yourself. Enjoy river fish, tofu dengaku, shiitake mushrooms, and the 100-year-old specialty “Jumbo Inari.” Experience the authentic warmth of Japan’s countryside tradition.
Stop 3
Visit this renowned studio preserving 1,000 years of Ikazaki washi tradition—the world's only producer of gilded washi paper. ① Create your own handmade washi (40cm × 55cm) with a factory tour. ② Next, in the gilded washi postcard workshop, you can choose gold leaf to apply to pre-glued Ehime handmade washi postcards, creating beautiful and decorative gilded washi postcards.
Stop 4
Tour this 300-year-old brewery (founded 1716) recognized at Japan's National New Sake Competition. Discover traditional brewing methods and taste two premium sake varieties. Your private taxi ensures worry-free tasting.
Stop 5
End at historic Dogo Onsen to continue your day, or return to your Matsuyama station,Matsuyama-shi station, or surrounding hotels. This tour doubles as convenient transport between Matsuyama and Dogo Onsen.
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels