Kanagawa: Kanei Shuzoten Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting

Explore Kanei Shuzoten sake brewery with exclusive access to non-public areas and a special curated tasting session.

Getting started

Arrive at Kanei Shuzoten in Kanagawa and check in for your scheduled visit. After a brief introduction from the knowledgeable staff, you join your group inside the brewery facilities. From here, you follow the set route through production spaces, moving deeper into the world of sake brewing as the tour begins.

What to expect

Kanei Shuzoten sake brewery

This experience takes place entirely inside Kanei Shuzoten, where traditional sake brewing is carried out. You move through working areas of the brewery, then finish with a focused tasting that connects everything you have just seen.

Features

• Immerse yourself in the world of sake brewing at Kanei Shuzoten as staff explain how rice, water, and time come together in the production process. You learn about the role of koji and how brewers balance fermentation with elegance in the final flavor profile.
• Benefit from exclusive access to brewery areas not normally open to the public, including non-public brewery areas that are reserved for this experience. Walking through these sections gives you a closer look at how the brewing process unfolds behind the scenes.
• Learn directly from knowledgeable staff who guide you through each stage, from the importance of koji to how temperature and timing influence the character of the sake. Their commentary links the equipment you see with the techniques used.
• Enjoy a special sake tasting session with a curated selection prepared exclusively for this experience. During this special tasting session featuring a selection of sake, you can compare different expressions and connect their aromas and flavors to the brewing methods you have just explored.