Experience the rich spirit of japan through the history and culture of Saijo’s sake. This tour allows you to immerse yourself in the history and culture of Saijo’s sake, woven together by “nature,” “community,” and “people,” while experiencing the rich spirit of Japan. Enjoy exclusive experiences such as visiting normally inaccessible sake breweries, creating an original sake bottle through a calligraphy experience, and savoring the pairing of local cuisine with Japanese sake.
The relationship between sake and Japanese culture begins with Shinto shrines. You will visit Mitate Shrine, which enshrines the deity of sake, and experience the deep connection between Japanese culture and sake.
Discover three breweries along Sake Brewery Street. Enjoy special access to normally restricted areas, participate in brewery tours, and taste both sake and the pure water used in its brewing to fully appreciate the world of Japanese sake.
At Kamotsuru Sake Brewing, visit the museum to learn about traditional sake-making tools, facilities, and the entire brewing process, gaining insight into the craftsmanship behind Japanese sake.
Hakubotan is the oldest sake brewery in Saijo, with a history of 350 years. This tour offers a rare opportunity to enter its normally restricted brewing areas. With a special guided tour by brewery staff, you will learn about the time-honored traditions of sake brewing.
At Sanyotsuru Brewery, you can enjoy a calligraphy experience using the pure water used in sake brewing. Express the emotions cultivated during this journey by creating your own unique label and completing a one-of-a-kind sake bottle.
After the brewery visits, it’s time for dinner. Indulge in local specialties such as Bishu-nabe (a hot pot made with sake) and experience the perfect harmony of Japanese sake and cuisine. Through food and sake, guests and guides will share a memorable time together.
