Tsubamesanjo, the City of Craftmanship
Moderate Activity
Includes meal
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Suwada Open Factory
Since its founding in 1926, Suwada has produced some of the finest kitchen, gardening and personal grooming tools in Japan and the open viewing area allows you to watch as each piece is carefully crafted and hand-finished.
Roadside Station: TSUBAMESANJO Regional Products Store
Established to showcase the area's esteemed craftspeople, the 2,624-square-foot store boasts a wide selection of locally made products such as cutlery, knives, kitchen tools, pots, and pans and locally brewed sake, koshi-hikari rice, and traditional sweets.
Yahiko Shrine
Perched at the foot of the 2,080-foot-tall Mt. Yahiko, the shrine is dedicated to the deity known as Amanokagoyama-no-mikoto who, according to legend, introduced fishing, rice cultivation, salt production and farming to the area. Originally built 2,400 years ago, the current buildings were rebuilt in 1916 after fire. The Torii gate soars 27-meters-high and the shrine's treasury holds cultural artifacts such as swords and calligraphy.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
From the intense faces of the skilled workers at the Suwada Open Factory, to the tranquil surroundings of 400-year-old cedar trees of Mt. Yahiko, you'll have one memorable photo after another.
LUNCH
A Japanese lunch awaits you at a local restaurant in the city of Sanjo, renowned for its traditional craftsmen.
SHOPPING
After the tour of the Suwada Open Factory, you can visit the on-site shop and purchase an item before rejoining your coach.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
The approximately 45-minute ride from Niigata to Sanjo traverses bustling city streets and freeways.
Points of interest
Suwada Open Factory
Roadside station Tubamesanjo
Yahiko Shrine
Schedule
Special Notes
On Sundays, Mondays, and public holidays, Suwada Open Factory can be visited; however, craftsmen will not be working and therefore cannot be observed during the visit.
Guests will encounter gravel paths, uneven surfaces, and steps. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility.
Please bring local currency (JPY) for any personal purchases. The order of sites visited may vary.
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Moderate Activity
Includes meal
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Suwada Open Factory
Since its founding in 1926, Suwada has produced some of the finest kitchen, gardening and personal grooming tools in Japan and the open viewing area allows you to watch as each piece is carefully crafted and hand-finished.
Roadside Station: TSUBAMESANJO Regional Products Store
Established to showcase the area's esteemed craftspeople, the 2,624-square-foot store boasts a wide selection of locally made products such as cutlery, knives, kitchen tools, pots, and pans and locally brewed sake, koshi-hikari rice, and traditional sweets.
Yahiko Shrine
Perched at the foot of the 2,080-foot-tall Mt. Yahiko, the shrine is dedicated to the deity known as Amanokagoyama-no-mikoto who, according to legend, introduced fishing, rice cultivation, salt production and farming to the area. Originally built 2,400 years ago, the current buildings were rebuilt in 1916 after fire. The Torii gate soars 27-meters-high and the shrine's treasury holds cultural artifacts such as swords and calligraphy.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
From the intense faces of the skilled workers at the Suwada Open Factory, to the tranquil surroundings of 400-year-old cedar trees of Mt. Yahiko, you'll have one memorable photo after another.
LUNCH
A Japanese lunch awaits you at a local restaurant in the city of Sanjo, renowned for its traditional craftsmen.
SHOPPING
After the tour of the Suwada Open Factory, you can visit the on-site shop and purchase an item before rejoining your coach.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
The approximately 45-minute ride from Niigata to Sanjo traverses bustling city streets and freeways.
Points of interest
Suwada Open Factory
Roadside station Tubamesanjo
Yahiko Shrine
Schedule
Special Notes
On Sundays, Mondays, and public holidays, Suwada Open Factory can be visited; however, craftsmen will not be working and therefore cannot be observed during the visit.
Guests will encounter gravel paths, uneven surfaces, and steps. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility.
Please bring local currency (JPY) for any personal purchases. The order of sites visited may vary.