Japanese Sake Breweries Tour in the Countryside of Kanagawa

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Delve into the rich traditions of Japan with a visit to Nakazawa Sake Brewery, where sake has been brewed since 1825. Witness the intricate brewing process through an informative video, followed by a tasting experience of up to three cups of sake, with the option to taste more cups and to purchase your favorite.
After 5-minute bus ride and 20-minute walk in the beautiful countryside with spread over rice fields, arrive at Seto Sake Brewery which has also long brewed sake since 1865. Enjoy tasting sake in the traditional Japanese house viewing the beautiful Japanese garden and relax yourself. Off course, buy bottles if you find your favorite.
Within a few minutes walk reach Seto Yashiki which was the residence of the landlord of this area for generations. The huge main building covered with large thatched roof, storehouse, water mill and well still retain their original appearance. A peaceful rural landscape surrounds the house and you can take a moment to relax.

What's Included

Sake tasting (up to three cups) at Nakazawa Brewery
Bus fare (round trip) from Nakazawa Brewery to Seto Brewery
Additional sake tasting at Nakazawa Brewery (200 yen per cup).
Sake tasting at Seto Brewery (500 yen per glass)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting outside the ticket gates (North Exit) holding a plastic folder.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Watch a video showing the delicate process of sake brewing within the traditional atmosphere of the brewery. Afterwards, enjoy a tasting session where up to three cups are included in the price. If you would like to try more, additional tastings are available for 200 yen per cup. You can also purchase any sake that you particularly enjoy.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Enjoy tasting sake in a traditional Japanese house while gazing at a peaceful Japanese garden. If you find a sake you like, you can purchase it on the spot.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Tour the interior of a massive, thatched-roof traditional Japanese farmhouse, which was once the residence of a local landowner. You can relax here amidst the beautiful, idyllic countryside scenery.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Rail Tours
Walking Tours
Sake Tasting
Sake Brewery Tour
Small Group
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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