Tour of Kitamae-bune
The past and present story of Japan’s food culture and traditional culture connected by the Kitamae-bune.
“How was Japan’s unique culture born and how has it grown?”
Tour of Kitamae-bune
The past and present story of Japan’s food culture and traditional culture connected by the Kitamae-bune.
“How was Japan’s unique culture born and how has it grown?”
Tour of Kitamae-bune
The past and present story of
Japan's food culture and traditional culture
connected by the Kitamae-bune.
"How was Japan's unique culture born and
how has it grown?"
"Japanese food'' and "Japanese sake'' are now highly acclaimed around the world as well as "Japanese traditional crafts'' whose elaborate techniques fascinate the world. These are the products and cultures that "Kitamae-bune" caused the spread.
Through the tour, you can experience the history of their creation, the stories of the craftsmen, and the environmental considerations behind them to find out "It's not just delicious and healthy'' and "It's not just beautiful crafts with precision and fine workmanship.''
The past and present stories of Japanese food culture and traditional culture connected
by the Kitamae-bune.
~ A time-trip tour to experience the logistics and culture brought by Kitamae-bune
over the rough seas ~
The journey begins in the port town of Tsuruga. The journey begins at Kehi Shrine, where Kitamae-bune sailors once prayed for safe voyages.
While visiting places associated with the Kitamae-bune in the past, such as Obama and Mikuni, you will experience traditional crafts that have been passed down to the present day.
A variety of delicious foods symbolizing the prosperity of Kaga Hyakumangoku. Experience historic Kaga cuisine and the latest innovations. In the ancient capital of Kanazawa, you can also feel the prosperity of the Edo period.
The sake brewing techniques brought by Kitamae-bune have been passed on to Noto Toji, one of Japan's four major toji. We will take a closer look at the old-fashioned manufacturing method and today's latest technology.
Although Toyama Prefecture is not a production area, it once had the highest consumption of kelp in Japan. We will explore the relevance between rich food culture and Kitamae-bune in the tour.
The final destination of the trip is Toyama. Iwase is one of the port of call for the Kitamae-bune where you can enjoy the videos that give you a feel of what it was like in the past, as well as a folk song stage.
A Tale of Japan’s Food Culture and Traditional
Culture Linked by the Kitamae Ship.
