New Sushi and Sake Experience Spot Opens in Fujiyoshida, Yamanash. Complimentary Trial for Inbound Tourism Professionals Starting Friday, December 13

2024.12.11 09:30

Sushi Experience YAKKO

In December 2024, Sushi Experience YAKKO, a new sushi experience facility targeting foreign tourists, will open in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture. Fuji and is known for its historical townscape, will add a new attraction to the area. Prior to the opening, a free trial and service information will be available for inbound tourism business people at the store from December 13 (Fri.).

Sushi Experience YAKKO: https://www.yakko-jp.com/

For a free service trial, please apply here

https://www.yakko-jp.com/registration

店舗外観

Appearance of the store

Store Features

Background

The owner, who is from Yamanashi Prefecture, realized the value of Japanese food culture through his experience overseas and decided to open a Koshu Sushi experience facility for foreign tourists visiting Japan in order to spread the goodness of Japanese food culture that they do not realize simply by eating it. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi, as well as the charms of local history, culture, and food through the experience, our goal is for tourists to discover new values of Japan.

[Features

- Unique "Koshu Sushi" experience

Visitors can experience Koshu Sushi, a unique style of sushi unique to Yamanashi. Koshu-zushi is a style of nigirizushi with sweet soy sauce sauce on all ingredients, a culture that has taken root only in Yamanashi Prefecture, which has no ocean. Participants can enjoy a full-course experience that includes an explanation of the history of Koshu sushi, sushi making, and sake tasting.

- Sake pairings with local cuisine can also be enjoyed.

The restaurant is equipped with a special refrigerated cellar of local sake from various regions of Japan, and will also offer a sake pairing experience that goes perfectly with local cuisine. The simultaneous experience of Japanese sake, which has been recognized around the world through its registration as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, and local Japanese cuisine will be very attractive content for foreign visitors.

酒ペアリングコース

Sake Pairing Course

- Located within walking distance from famous sightseeing spots

Fuji, cherry blossoms, and the five-story pagoda can be seen at the same time. The location is an 8-minute walk from Shimoyoshida Station, the nearest station to Niikurayama Sengen Park, a famous tourist spot. A private parking lot is also available for those coming by car.

新倉山浅間公園

Niikurayama Sengen Park

- Activities that can be enjoyed even on rainy days

No need to worry about inclement weather since the activities are held indoors. Fuji is canceled due to sudden bad weather, you can enjoy a 30-minute to 1-hour tour on the same day, which can be a great alternative to sightseeing.

甲州寿司握り体験