Program4
Duration 1~1.5hours
Tour of Six Buildings Designed by the Architect Kengo Kuma 
Montenegro Hall
Explore all six of Kengo Kuma’s designs in Sakai, Ibaraki – the most of any municipality in Japan – and learn about their design and history on this architecture-focused tour.
Explore all six of Kengo Kuma’s designs in Sakai, Ibaraki – the most of any municipality in Japan – and learn about their design and history on this architecture-focused tour.
HOSHIIMO 100 café
A coffee break at the Kengo Kuma designed HOSHIIMO 100 café
A coffee break at the Kengo Kuma designed HOSHIIMO 100 café
Experience contemporary Japan as it blends history and tradition with skill and innovation in Ibaraki’s Sashima region.
Inspired by the slow food movement and our passion for unique experiences, our remarkable tours are designed to connect travelers with local makers. These curated programs foster a first-hand understanding of Sashima’s award-winning wakocha black teas; some itineraries include visits to Kengo Kuma’s six inspired local designs. Collaborate with a master tea blender, enjoy a contemporary vegetarian meal, or explore modern Japanese architecture.
Tour of Six Buildings Designed by the Architect Kengo Kuma
| 時間 | 約1~1.5時間 |
|---|---|
| 料金に含まれるもの | Tour of Six Buildings Designed by the Architect Kengo Kuma*2 A coffee break at the Kengo Kuma designed HOSHIIMO 100 café *2 The six buildings designed by Kengo Kuma are Montenegro Hall, Cha-Gura Sakai Riverside Restaurant, Sakai Sandwich, S-Lab, S-Gallery, and HOSHIIMO 100 café |
| コース内容 | Program : Tour of Six Buildings Designed by the Architect Kengo Kuma*2 Duration : 1 to 1.5 hours Explore all six of Kengo Kuma’s designs in Sakai, Ibaraki – the most of any municipality in Japan – and learn about their design and history on this architecture-focused tour. Our visit to these six distinct buildings includes a visit to the S-Gallery and S-Lab, where we will learn about and sample the recently developed regional specialty of dried sweet potatoes. This tour includes a coffee break at the Kengo Kuma designed HOSHIIMO 100 café, which is inspired by this local specialty. *2 The six buildings designed by Kengo Kuma are Montenegro Hall, Cha-Gura Sakai Riverside Restaurant, Sakai Sandwich, S-Lab, S-Gallery, and HOSHIIMO 100 café |
| 最少催行人員 | 2人 |
| 最少受付人員 | 2人 |
| 最大申込人員 | 10~12人 |
| 申込期限 | 20days in advance is recommended |
| 取消料 | Cancelled on or after the 20th day from the tour date : 20% / the 7th day : 30% / A day before : 50% / on the starting day : 100% / No Show : 100% |
| 集合場所 | By train : JR Koga station / By private car : Tea Café and Shop Chabaco: Montenegro Hall |
| 集合時間 | By train : 12:15am at JR Koga station / By private car : 13:00am at Tea Café and Shop Chabaco: Montenegro Hall |
| 利用施設･交通機関 | Tea Café and Shop Chabaco: Montenegro Hall, 446-4 Kamikobashi, Sakai, Sashima District, Ibaraki 306-0434, Japan / Sakai Sandwich and Cha-gura: Michi-no-eki Sakai, 1341-1, Sakai, Sashima District, Ibaraki 306-0433, Japan / S-Lab, S-Gallery, and HOSHIIMO 100 café: 1459-1 Sakai, Sashima District, Ibaraki, Japan |
| その他 （注意事項等） |
Planning: If you are planning a day outing, we have morning gastronomy to start with in Koga, next city of Sashima tea program. Please also combine the Sashima tea program before this tour. Sample itinerary : Sake and Tea 10:30 JR Koga Station arrival - 10:45 Aoki Sake Brewery visit and tasting (90mins) - 13:00 Tea Master’s Selections: A Tasting of Six Japanese Black Teas with lunch - 15:15 Tour of Six Buildings Designed by the Architect Kengo Kuma + Shopping - 17:00 JR Koga Station departure Access: 30 minutes by taxi from JR Koga Station (approx. 60 minutes by rail from Tokyo Station or Shinjuku Station; Koga station pick-up available) Sakai-Koga IC on the Ken-O Expressway (Approximately 90 minutes by car from the Tokyo metropolitan area; parking available) The Sashima Tea and Kengo Kuma Architectural Tour is by reservation only. (We are happy to respond to individual requests concerning your desired date, the content of the tour, your transportation needs, and any other details, so please feel free to inquire.) Please send us the information below. Full name Number of guests Desired tour date Mobile number Address Nationality Dietary requirement Transport requests Inquiries: megumi@musubi-travel.jp Registered with Musubi Corporation, a travel agency authorized by the Governor of Ibaraki Prefecture (No. 656, Type 2) |
| 企画会社 | 株式会社Musubi (茨城県知事登録第2種656号） 代表取締役・全国通訳案内士 増田恵美（ますだ めぐみ） TEL : 0280-33-3026 FAX：0280-31-3097 E-mail : megumi@musubi-travel.jp |
| お問合せ | 株式会社Musubi 代表・全国通訳案内士 増田恵美 TEL : 0280-33-3026 FAX：0280-31-3097 E-mail :megumi@musubi-travel.jp |
