- やまね酒造 - This is a private tour that can begin at any time between 10am and 5pm. A message will be sent to arrange a start time upon receiving your reservation.
Explore the unique world of sake brewing on this insightful tour near Tokyo, highlighting the rare art of wooden barrel-made sake. Kick off with a welcome drink and journey through the brewery, learning about the traditional sake-making process, including the recently uncommon use of wooden barrels. Experience a tasting session of three distinct sake varieties, leading to a 40-minute unlimited tasting coupled with local snacks. This session emphasizes the rarity and rich flavor profile of wooden barrel-made sake, enriched with a talk on its historical and cultural significance. Conclude with closing remarks, a keepsake souvenir, and a commemorative photo opportunity with the wooden barrels, offering a concise yet deep dive into the exceptional world of traditional wooden barrel-made sake.
- Guided Sake Brewery Tour
- Talk with a Brewer in a Traditional Japanese House
- Rare and valuable wooden barrel-brewed sake only available in the tour
- Wooden Barrels Care Experience
- Special gift
- Snacks
- Glass water
- Private transportation
Our sake brewery tour stands out with its focus on the traditional wooden barrel brewing technique, a rarity in modern sake production. You’ll experience an exclusive 40-minute tasting session featuring unique sake varieties(Honey sake / Local tea sake / Germinated brown rice sake)not found in the market, each meticulously brewed in historic barrels. The tour is deepened by a cultural immersion, with tastings held in a traditional Japanese setting using local Hanno ware. A distinctive aspect is the pairing of sake with nuts seasoned in locally-made soy sauce from wooden barrels, offering a flavor experience unlike any other. Additionally, the opportunity to interact with the Toji, or Master Brewer, adds an educational dimension to the tour, providing insights into the art and science of sake brewing. To commemorate your visit, you’ll receive a bespoke souvenir crafted from Nishikawa wood, capturing the essence of this unique and enriching journey through Japan’s sake brewing heritage.
- Please refrain from using perfume, strong-scented cosmetics, and hair styling products.
- Please refrain from eating citrus fruits and fermented foods such as natto (fermented soybeans) and kimchi the day before and the day of your visit.
- A message will be sent to arrange a time upon receiving your reservation. Please be mindful of that message and reply to it.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.