Exclusive Cultural Experience at the Former The Former Nakamura Merchant Family House (Important Cultural Property of Japan)Enjoy Esashi Oiwake and Local Cuisine

A Special Experience at the The Former Nakamura Merchant Family House

An intimate moment with Esashi Oiwake and local cuisine

Enjoy a unique cultural experience at the The Former Nakamura Merchant Family House,
a nationally designated Important Cultural Property of Japan.

This exclusive tour allows you to immerse yourself in Esashi’s rich heritage through
traditional local cuisine and a live performance of Esashi Oiwake,
held inside a historic building that is not normally available for private use.

This is a limited tour held only once a month.

Date	May 23, 2026 (Sat)
Highlights	・Experience Esashi’s Kitamaebune culture 　Esashi flourished through the herring trade, and its history still lives on in everyday life. 　Enjoy this culture through space, food, and music. ・Special local cuisine for this event 　Savor dishes specially prepared for this exclusive experience. ・Live performance of Esashi Oiwake 　Feel the power of this traditional folk song performed live by professional singers.
What Makes This Experience Special	✔ A private experience available once a month for one group only. ✔ Exclusive use of a historic tatami room ✔ Rare opportunity to taste authentic local cuisine ✔ Live traditional performance in a cultural heritage setting
Venue	The Former Nakamura Merchant Family House (Esashi)
Program	・Guided tour of the historic house ・Live performance of Esashi Oiwake ・Traditional local cuisine experience