A tour that immerses you in the culinary culture of Takada, a historic castle town in the snowy region.

Enjoy a special lunch at Ukisyo, a 100-year-old ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurant) designated as a National Tangible Cultural Property, housed in a magnificent wooden four-story building over 140 years old. Explore the elegant ryotei architecture and savour authentic traditional cuisine.Stroll through the town to discover Batten lace, traditional snow-country architecture, and the distinctive gangi covered walkways.

At the trendy Taga Tea Roastery, enjoy freshly roasted Japanese tea paired with traditional wagashi (Japanese sweets), and browse for local treats like senbei rice crackers.

Visit Takahashi Ameya, said to be the oldest confectionery in the area, and taste sweets historically associated with the Imperial Family.Experience the rich fermentation culture at Machida Soya Sauce, a 100-year-old soya sauce brewery, where you can observe the production process.

At Musashino Sake Brewery, which has ties to fermentation scholar Kinichiro Sakaguchi, take a guided tour of the brewery and enjoy a sake tasting. The experience includes carefully selected pairings with traditional starters provided by a long-established local shop.