Experience Year-End and New Year in Akita with ARAMASA No.6

Celebrate the New Year in Akita with ARAMASA No.6

As the year comes to a close, a special travel package is being offered to celebrate the New Year in Akita. Hosted by JR East View Tourism & Sales Co., Ltd., this unique experience invites travelers to enjoy the traditional festivities at the ARAMASA New Year Pop-up Store in AKITA, slated for December 31, 2025. This limited package presents an exclusive opportunity to savor the much-coveted ARAMASA No.6 New Year-type sake from ARAMASA Brewery, all while partaking in cultural festivities and local cuisine.

Travel Package Overview

- Product Name: Enjoy the Year-End and New Year in Akita with ARAMASA No.6
- Departure Date: December 31, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Duration: 1 night, 2 days
- Price: 120,000 JPY per adult (for double occupancy)
- Number of Participants: Up to 225 (200 minimum required)

Key Highlights of the Tour

1. Exclusive Access to the ARAMASA New Year Event
On January 1, 2026, participants can join the New Year event at the brewery. The tour includes preferential tickets for purchasing ARAMASA No.6 New Year-type sake. Enjoy this sensorial delight while celebrating the New Year in the historic ambiance of a sake brewery!
> Please note: Buying the sake incurs an additional charge, and age verification will be conducted to prevent resale.
2. Exclusive Tour Perks
Tour attendees will receive a range of special gifts unique to the experience. Each participant will be bestowed with an original ARAMASA glass, a tote bag, and a commemorative travel certificate. Additionally, a complimentary bottle of ARAMASA's special sake, No.6 X-type, will be provided per person.
> Special gifts are included in the travel price and details about these will be communicated post-booking.
3. Convenient Accommodation and Transport
Stay at the conveniently located Hotel Metropolitan Akita, easily accessible for shopping and travel. On the return trip, participants will enjoy a dedicated Shinkansen service, accompanied by seasonal sweets from STOVE+, a renowned confectionery shop in Akita, paired perfectly with the brewery's sake.
4. Unique Dining Experience
Participants will indulge in a specially curated New Year’s osechi (traditional Japanese New Year’s cuisine) dinner from various local restaurants, highlighting Akita's culinary heritage:
- WASHOKU to SAKE Haretoke: This couple-run kaiseki restaurant promises authentic tastes, making their osechi with fresh, local ingredients. They focus on delivering dishes made only from what they deem delicious.
- FRUTTO: An Italian restaurant that highlights seasonal ingredients, skillfully prepared to enhance their natural flavors. An elegant osechi presentation comes paired with exquisite local sake.
- WASHOKU Nari: A small kappo restaurant known for its seasonal dishes, beautifully plated and paired with sake from ARAMASA, aiming to usher in good fortune for the new year.
- Remède Nikaho: French cuisine celebrating local producers with ingredients crafted into a special osechi laden with gourmet touches.

Join a Unique Cultural Experience

This journey isn't just about sake and gourmet food. It’s about connecting with Akita's rich cultural backdrop, including the rare opportunity to engage with the Akita Inu (a local dog breed), savor warm traditional dishes, and experience the vibrant atmosphere of the new year in a pop-up store representing the brewery’s heritage.

How to Reserve

Tickets for this exclusive travel package can only be bought online through the “Japan Travel, Railway Travel” website. Availability is limited, so early booking is recommended.

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