Kanazawa Yachiya Shuzo Sake Brewery Experience and Tasting

Immerse yourself in the traditions of sake at Yachiya Sake Brewery in Kanazawa City through an engaging brewery experience. Discover the craftsmanship behind sake production as you explore the brewery’s historic spaces and learn how local water, rice, climate, and traditional techniques influence each bottle. Follow your guide through the brewery and gain insight into the brewing process and its cultural significance. The experience concludes with a guided tasting, offering the opportunity to sample a selection of Yachiya’s sake and compare their unique flavors and characteristics. Small-group sake experience limited to 15 participants for a more personal experience Explore the brewery’s historic spaces and discover traditional sake-making methods Learn how local ingredients, climate, and brewing techniques influence sake Take part in a guided tasting of a curated selection of Yachiya’s sake

Discover the heritage of sake brewing at Yachiya Sake Brewery in Kanazawa, one of Ishikawa’s historic breweries. Begin with an introduction to the brewery’s history and the local water, rice, and climate that shape its sake. Follow your guide through the working brewery and see each stage of production, from rice polishing and koji cultivation to fermentation, pressing, and refinement. Along the way, learn how brewers carefully manage temperature, humidity, and timing, and see traditional equipment used alongside modern brewing practices. Explore the brewery’s historic buildings while discovering the techniques and traditions passed down through generations. The experience concludes with a guided tasting of several Yachiya sake varieties. Compare their aromas, textures, and flavors while learning how brewing methods and rice polishing ratios influence each style. By experiencing both the brewing process and the finished sake, gain a deeper understanding of the craftsmanship behind Japanese sake.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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