Kanazawa Yachiya Shuzo Sake Brewery Experience and Tasting

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.