See sake rice polished to pure 1% starch on a sake brewery tour and tasting
2 hour private experience
Location: Sakata, Yamagata
You will be accompanied by a friendly guide who will provide interpretation in English.
Meet the master
What you’ll do
Tour an exclusive sake brewery, learn about the unique creation process, and experience a private tasting of various sake styles.
Who can attend
Sake tasting is only available to those who are 20 years of age (legal drinking age in Japan) and above.
Vegetarian/vegan dietary needs can be accommodated.
Please inform us of any dietary requirements at checkout, including allergies.
Availability
Monday-Friday
Session 1 (9:00 - 11:00)
Session 2 (13:00 - 15:00)
Not available every Saturdays, Sundays, Public Holidays, Year-end and New Year holidays
Access
20 minutes by car from Sakata Station
The Top 1%
With around 200 years of tradition, this special sake brewery was considered a favorite of the wealthy feudal warlord Sakai. In an unprecedented method of brewing, the rice used for sake undergoes a robust polishing process, leaving behind only the most pure 1% of starch, known as shimpaku. Together with pristine water flowing from Choukai-san and the Yamagata mountains, this sake is known throughout Japan for its delicate profile and pure taste. In this experience, step into a newly restored sake brewery and observe the process of brewing traditional rice wine. Enjoy a private tasting of award-winning sake varieties, and even try your hand at contributing to the brewing process.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 24 hours in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
