Shining Sake: Polished Shimpaku Brewing Techniques

Details

• Private experience

• Location: Sakata, Yamagata

• 2 hours

• 10 people max. Minimum 2 participants, solo guests may book at the price of 2 participants.

• You will be accompanied by a friendly guide who will provide interpretation in English.

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.

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

Cancellation Policy

Please make your booking at the latest 24 hours in advance. See cancellation policy here.

* A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.