Experience Japan's Sake Culture Virtually

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2 hours (approximately)

• An immersive experience that allows you to enjoy the cultural and natural background with all five senses, centered around doburoku, a traditional sake
• At Dejima Hosendo, the entire process of making authentic "Ginjo sake" is carried out solely by the hands of the brewers, combining the best techniques they have refined in the sake brewery
• A two-hour experience that awakens the five senses—sight, touch, hearing, smell, and taste—at the counter bar
• Explore the story of rice cultivation in Japan and its transformation into sake
• At the brewer's invitation, you can compare the different flavors of doburoku, made by using various brewing methods, in special sake cups
• The proprietress's homemade dishes are served for the pairing with the drinks during the tasting
• Souvenirs of doburoku and sake cups are included
• The experience takes place at Dejima in Nagasaki that place is as a symbol of cultural exchange
• Convenient access to the brewery as it's located in an urban area

Example Menu

Main

Homemade dishes

You can enjoy comparing different types of doburoku and pairing them with the proprietress' homemade dishes, served in carefully selected tableware.

Main

Amazake

For those who do not drink alcohol, non-alcoholic amazake drinks will be served.

What's Included

Doburoku and special sake cup as souvenirs
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
reception and hospitality in English
Any additional order is not included. Please be sure that the prepared menu is carefully curated based on seasonal ingredients and their compatibility. Making additional orders are not recommended.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Dejima Hosendo is located just one minute's walk from Dejima tram stop.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

During the samurai era, Dejima was Japan's only open diplomatic port while the rest of the country remained closed to the world. The experience takes place in a brewery that produces doburoku, Japan's oldest traditional sake, in an area that symbolizes cultural exchange.
Doburoku is a brewed alcoholic beverage made from rice and water, and it is considered the origin of sake. The ingredients are carefully selected, and the brewers use all their techniques to fully express their unique craftsmanship. Nothing goes to waste. Doburoku is an alcoholic beverage that powerfully expresses the distinct characteristics of ingredients.
This experience engages all five senses, with a focus on doburoku and food.
Starting with rice cultivation, the foundation of Japanese culture, the story unfolds through a pairing experience of doburoku and local cuisine, culminating in a symbolic journey forward. During the two-hour program, you will not only taste, but also listen, close your eyes at times, and enjoy an immersive experience that makes full use of all five senses. This is the most recommended experience for resetting and recharging your senses, which can become unbalanced in everyday life.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Note : The last-minute reservations may not be accepted due to brewing operations. Please make a reservation as early as possible.
  • Note : This activity will be held when minimum 2 participants have reserved.
  • If you have any severe food allergies, please inform the staff at this bar
Supplied by でじま芳扇堂　酒バー体験

Tags

Historical Tours
Fun & Games
Sake Tasting
VR Experiences
Small Group
Food & Drink
Virtual Experiences
New Product

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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