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Iwate : Sekinoichi Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting

By Yummy Guide inc.
Free cancellation available
Price is $126 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Immerse yourself in Japanese fermentation culture at Sekinoichi Brewery
  • Learn about traditional sake brewing methods and modern craft beer production
  • Explore the sake brewing facilities and learn about the production process
  • Discover how the brewery’s approach is rooted in respect for local ingredients
  • Enjoy a guided tasting session featuring a selection of sake and beer
Activity location
    • Ichinoseki
    • Ichinoseki, Iwate, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • 日本、〒021-0885 岩手県一関市田村町5−42 | Please come directly to the entrance. If you arrive early, feel free to wait outside. Our staff will be inside—just let someone know you're here for Sake Tasting, and we’ll come greet you and confirm your booking.
    • Ichinoseki, Iwate, Japan

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Iwate : Sekinoichi Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Price details
$125.81 x 1 Adult$125.81

Total
Price is $125.81

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of Sekinoichi Sake Brewery
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tasting session of sake and beer
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transportation to/from the brewery
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Dishes or additional drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Travel insurance

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Pets, Smoking
  • Not suitable for: People under 20 years, Pregnant women

What you can expect

Begin your experience by stepping onto the grounds of Sekinoichi Sake Brewery and being welcomed by knowledgeable guides. Learn about the long history and philosophy of the brewery, which has grown alongside the local community through generations of dedicated craftsmanship.

Hear how the brewery’s approach is rooted in respect for local ingredients, careful control of fermentation, and a deep commitment to expressing flavor through balance rather than excess. As you move through the sake brewing facilities, be guided through each stage of production, from rice polishing and steaming to the cultivation of koji mold and the development of yeast starters and moromi.

Listen to detailed explanations that reveal how subtle variations in temperature, time, and microbial activity influence aroma, umami, and texture, allowing you to understand sake not only as a beverage but as a living product shaped by natural processes. Observe closely, ask questions freely, and gain insight into how traditional techniques are preserved while continuously refined.

Next, expand beyond sake into the beer brewing facilities operated by Sekinoichi Sake Brewery, highlighting the brewery’s innovative spirit and broad fermentation expertise. Learn how malt, hops, yeast, and water are transformed through precise brewing methods into beers that reflect both international styles and local character.

Hear how the knowledge gained through sake brewing informs beer production, particularly in fermentation control and flavor development, creating a meaningful connection between the two crafts. See tanks, kettles, and conditioning spaces, offering a rare opportunity to compare sake and beer production side by side within a single brewery.

This dual perspective allows you to appreciate the shared philosophy that unites both beverages despite their different ingredients and traditions. The experience culminates in a guided tasting session featuring a carefully curated selection of sake and beer produced by Sekinoichi Sake Brewery.

Explore differences in aroma, mouthfeel, depth, and finish while learning how fermentation techniques shape each expression. Through thoughtful commentary, the tasting becomes an educational experience that deepens understanding of flavor construction and sensory balance. Rather than a simple sampling, the tasting encourages reflection on how craftsmanship, patience, and innovation influence the final character of each drink.

Location

Activity location
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    • Ichinoseki
    • Ichinoseki, Iwate, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒021-0885 岩手県一関市田村町5−42 | Please come directly to the entrance. If you arrive early, feel free to wait outside. Our staff will be inside—just let someone know you're here for Sake Tasting, and we’ll come greet you and confirm your booking.
    • Ichinoseki, Iwate, Japan