Highlights -Step inside Tōshun Brewery, a 160-year-old sake maker guided by the master brewer -Explore kura storehouses over 100 years old, built with timbers reserved for Nagoya Castle -Taste three distinctive sake varieties and discover how brewing methods shape flavor -Receive a bottle of the brewery’s celebrated sake, as a special souvenir
Tour Overview This exclusive tour takes you inside Tōshun Shuzō, a historic sake brewery in Nagoya with over 160 years of tradition. Step into the Edo-period storehouse, built with timbers originally intended for Nagoya Castle, and see centuries-old brewing tools and documents. In the modern brewery, the master brewer guides you through each stage of the sake-making process. From November to April, you may even witness live brewing in progress. Afterward, enjoy a tasting of three distinct sake varieties, each crafted with different techniques. To conclude, receive a bottle of the brewery’s signature label as a memorable gift.
This exclusive tour offers rare access to spaces usually closed to the public, where tradition meets innovation. Step inside the Edo-period kura storehouse, built with timbers originally intended for Nagoya Castle, and view historic brewing tools and documents that reveal Japan’s fermentation legacy. Continue to the modern brewery, guided by the tōji, the master brewer, who explains the sake-making process. From November to April, you may witness brewing in action, while in other months you’ll explore the facilities and learn each step from the expert himself. The tour concludes with a tasting of three distinctive sake varieties, followed by a gift of the brewery’s signature label, renowned for its refined flavor and versatility.
Your interpreter guide will be waiting for you just outside the ticket gates.
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