Kanazawa : Yachiya Shuzo Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting

Discover the Yachiya Sake Brewery through a guided tour of its historic brewery. Learn about traditional brewing methods, then enjoy a curated sake tasting that reflects generations of craftsmanship.
At Yachiya Sake Brewery in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, visitors are invited into a deeply authentic journey through one of the region’s most historic sake producers, where tradition, environment, and craftsmanship have been carefully preserved over generations. From the moment you step inside the brewery, you are surrounded by the quiet presence of history: the scent of polished rice, the warmth of wooden structures, and the atmosphere of a place where sake has long been crafted with patience and respect for nature. This guided tour, limited to a maximum of fifteen participants, offers an intimate and engaging opportunity to explore the brewery’s spaces and philosophy in detail. Guests are led through the brewing facilities by knowledgeable guides who explain each stage of sake production, from rice preparation and koji cultivation to fermentation in the moto and moromi, and finally to pressing and refinement. Along the way, visitors encounter traditional tools and working environments that reveal how subtle factors such as temperature, humidity, and human judgment shape the character of each sake. The tour also highlights the architectural heritage of Yachiya, where historic buildings coexist with active brewing areas, offering insight into how centuries-old methods continue to function in the present day. As guests walk through these spaces, they gain a deeper understanding of sake as a cultural craft rooted in time, technique, and local identity. The experience concludes with a guided tasting session, where visitors sample a curated selection of Yachiya’s sake, chosen to showcase a range of styles and expressions. Through gentle explanation, guests learn how differences in brewing methods, rice polishing, and fermentation influence aroma, texture, and flavor, allowing them to connect what they observed during the tour with what they taste in the glass. This tasting is designed not only for enjoyment but also to deepen appreciation, encouraging participants to experience sake thoughtfully and with awareness. Whether you are new to sake or already familiar with its world, the Yachiya Brewery tour offers a meaningful encounter with Japanese brewing heritage, leaving visitors with a lasting impression of the care, history, and craftsmanship behind every bottle.

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