This Sake brewery tour brings you not only to the world of Sake but also exclusive cultural experiences.
Ichinoya Sake Brewery
Founded in 1865, Ichinoya has been operating in the heart of Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture.
While carefully preserving the original “Machiya” style building from Edo era, they have modernized our brewery with new equipments and an improved production environment. This creates a unique blend of historical ambiance and modern technology, making it one of the tour’s highlights.
Ichinoya’s Toji, the master brewer, skillfully crafts Sake with remarkable artistry, specializing in the traditional “Kimoto-zukuri” method. This time-honored technique harnesses naturally occurring lactic acid in the brewery’s historic environment to carefully nurture the Sake base. Unlike modern methods, “Kimoto-zukuri” is more time-intensive and involves additional intricate steps, resulting in Sake of unparalleled depth and character.
Through this tour, you will be an expert of Sake to enjoy at any Japanese restaurants or at home!
What you will experience
- Private guided tour of Ichinoya’s historic brewery
- See and learn a traditional Sake brewing method, “Kimoto-zukuri”, with base knowledge of Sake brewing
- Exclusive tasting of Ichinoya’s finest Sake selections
- Seasonal lunch made with local ingredients
- Opportunity to shop limited-edition Sake and other local specialties
- Pictures to be taken and shared
The tour also includes a lunch at a restaurant recognized as Japanese Intangible Cultural Heritage site. This meal is crafted with an abundance of locally sourced ingredients and paired with Ichinoya’s seasonal, limited-edition Sake for a truly immersive and delicious experience.
Time schedule
11:00-12:30 Sake brewery tour and tasting
12:30-14:00 Lunch
Time can be adjusted according to your arrival time.
Booking
You can book through direct booking, Viator, or airbnb.