Brewery tour

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[Planned Renovation Period]

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - Tuesday, September 30, 2025

During this period, the shop and brewery tours will be closed.
*This period may be extended depending on the situation.

Iwamuro Onsen's Only Sake Brewery

A historic building founded in 1885.
Located in Iwamuro Onsen, we welcome tourists from all over the country.

A Guide to the World of Brewing

Instead of a museum, we'll show you the actual site where sake brewing actually takes place.

Take a Peek Inside the Brewing Process

The sake brewery is open for tours even during the winter sake brewing season.
The tour route is also used for sake brewing, so you can see the sake brewing process right before your eyes.

Japanese sake and amazake tastings are available for a fee

Japanese sake and amazake tastings are available for a fee.
You can enjoy tastings while admiring the garden, which changes with the seasons.
Enjoy a tasting experience in a tatami room that has remained unchanged since the brewery's founding, and experience the brewery's history firsthand.
Six types of sake are always available for your enjoyment.

We offer standard daiginjo, junmai ginjo, and junmai sake products, as well as gold medal winners from overseas competitions,
and seasonal limited edition sakes.

After tasting, you can purchase from our direct sales store

After tasting, you're sure to find a souvenir or your favorite bottle at our store!
We also have products available only at our brewery.

We look forward to your visit

Sake Brewery Tour Information

  • Tour Fee

    Charged
    *No charge if you only use the shop.
    *We may contact you separately for reservations of 10 or more people.
    Thank you for your understanding.

  • Tour Plan

    [Recommended Plan]
    Sake Brewery Tour + Tasting (with sake cups): ¥1,500 (tax included) per person
    Duration: Approximately 30 minutes
    You can see the actual sake brewing process, and after the tour, you can sample recommended sake.
    *For reservations of 10 or more people, we can discuss the start time of the brewery tour.

    【Sake Brewery Fully Enjoyed Plan】
    Sake Brewery Tour + Tasting (with sake cups) + Create Your Own Original Blend (300ml) - ¥3,500 (tax included) per person
    Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
    You can see the actual sake brewing process.
    After the tour, you can sample recommended sakes of the day.
    You can also blend several types of sake to your liking and create your own "Original Takarayama."
    This plan includes only one 300ml bottle, but you can purchase as many as you like for ¥1,000 (tax included) each at 300ml each.
    *Depending on the number of bottles, delivery may be delayed.

    [Recommended Plan for Those Traveling by Car]
    Sake Brewery Tour: ¥1,000 (tax included) per person
    Duration: Approximately 10 minutes
    This plan includes a tour of the brewery.
    You can see the actual sake brewing process in action.
    *Please note that tasting is not available.

    [Drop-in Plan]
    Tasting (includes sake cup): ¥1,000 (tax included) per person
    Duration: Flexible
    You can sample recommended sakes of the day.
    *Please note that brewery tours are not available.
    *This plan is available during the brewery's shop's operating hours.

  • Guidance

    Guidance will primarily be in Japanese.
    *English guidance is also available if English-speaking staff are on duty.
    It is possible that multiple groups may be guided together in the same time slot.
    After the tour, enjoy tasting and shopping.

    The recommended length of time to visit is approximately 20-100 minutes.

  • Tour Length

    Morning session: 10:00 AM -
    Afternoon session: 2:00 PM -
    [Limited to groups of 10 or more] Start time is negotiable.

  • Payment Methods

    Credit Card/Debit Card
    Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, Diners Club, Discover, etc.
    Electronic Money
    Transportation IC Cards (Suica, PASMO, Kitaca, TOICA, manaca, ICOCA, SUGOCA, nimoca, Hayakaken), iD, QUICPay
    QR Code Payment
    PayPay, d Barai, Rakuten Pay, au PAY, Merpay, WeChat Pay, Alipay+, etc.
    Tap Payment/Contactless Payment (NFC)
    Card Tap Payment, Apple Pay, etc.

  • Address

    1380 Ishise, Nishikan Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture, 953-0141

  • Transportation

    JR

    Get off at Iwamuro Station and take a taxi for approximately 10 minutes.

    Car

    Approximately 25 minutes from Makigata Higashi Interchange. Parking available.

【Please Read Before Touring】

・Please refrain from eating or drinking natto or kimchi on the day of your tour.

・We may refuse your tour to those who have been drinking alcohol or who have a strong odor of perfume.

・Even if you arrive slightly late, you may enter mid-way through. In this case, please notify the direct sales store.

・Please refrain from touching the equipment or ingredients inside the brewery during your tour.

・Alcoholic beverages will not be served to guests under the age of 20.

・Alcoholic beverages will not be served to guests who are driving their own vehicles.

・We may ask for your age before purchasing alcohol.

If you have any other questions, please contact our store staff.

Book a brewery tour

A representative will contact you within 2-3 business days.

To make a reservation for an upcoming brewery tour, please call us at
0256-77-9301 (weekdays and Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM / 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM).