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Japanese Sake Brewery Visit and Tasting in Kanagawa

Tokyo, Japanby Miki Japanese & Local Experiences

  • 6 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Escape the city and discover a hidden traditional sake brewery in the peaceful countryside near Tokyo on this relaxed private experience. Includes pick-up and drop-off from convenient meeting points in Shinjuku or Yokohama. From Hashimoto Station, the nearest station to the brewery, enjoy a scenic local bus ride through quiet Japanese countryside on the way to the brewery. Optional taxi transfer is also available upon request. There will be time to buy snacks or a light meal before heading to the brewery. At the brewery, the owner’s wife will personally guide you through the historic brewery and introduce traditional sake making. The brewery’s old Japanese house was also used as a filming location, adding to its nostalgic and photogenic atmosphere. After the tour, enjoy a sake tasting with light snacks in the traditional old Japanese house on the brewery grounds. This is perfect for beginners and travelers looking to experience a slower, more personal side of Japan.

What's included

  • Brewery guided tour fee
  • Tasting fee with light snack at the brewery
  • Guided fee
  • Public transportation fare to/from the brewery (approximately JPY 1,800–2,400 round trip per person depending on the departure location)
  • Personal souvenir purchases
  • Transportation to and from the meeting point
  • Optional taxi transfer between Hashimoto Station and the brewery (approximately JPY 8,000 per taxi)
  • Food and drinks purchased during the tour

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Stop 1

    1 hour

    Visit a historic sake brewery featuring traditional buildings that have also been used as filming locations for movies and TV dramas. Enjoy a guided tour of the brewery led by a brewer or staff member (Approx. 30 minutes). This is followed by a sake tasting experience. (Approx. 30 minutes)

Meeting and pickup

Main lobby on the 1st floor ※Please choose your preferred meeting point when booking: Shinjuku (Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo) or Yokohama (Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers).

Main lobby on the 3rd floor ※Please choose your preferred meeting point when booking: Shinjuku (Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo) or Yokohama (Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers).

End point

Main lobby on the 1st floor ※Please choose your preferred meeting point when booking: Shinjuku (Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo) or Yokohama (Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers).

Main lobby on the 3rd floor ※Please choose your preferred meeting point when booking: Shinjuku (Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo) or Yokohama (Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers).

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This experience includes alcohol tasting. Participants must be 20 years old or above to consume alcohol in Japan.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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