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Highlights
- Join us for an engaging visit at Asabiraki Brewery in Morioka, Iwate, Japan. Experience a behind-the-scenes tour that links the brewing process to the flavors you'll savor in your glass of sake.
- Begin your experience with entry into Asabiraki Sake Brewery Guided Tour and Tasting. Your guide will welcome you at Asabiraki Brewery before leading you through its production areas.
- Trace each step of the sake-making journey as you explore both historic Showa-Asahi brewing halls and modern facilities, observing everything from rice preparation to storage.
- Conclude your tour with a tasting session featuring exclusive labels and seasonal brews. Learn about how aroma, flavor, and styles vary across different pours.
Your Experience
Join us at Asabiraki Brewery in Morioka for an insightful journey through their historic Showa-Asahi brewing hall. This guided Sake Tasting Guided Tour offers a deep dive into sake production, culminating in a dedicated tasting session.
Getting started
Your adventure begins with entry to Asabiraki Brewery located in Morioka, Iwate. Upon arrival for your Sake Tasting Guided Tour, you'll be welcomed and briefed by your guide before exploring the production areas of this renowned brewery.
Asabiraki Brewery
The tour is centered around Asabiraki Brewery, where time-honored sake-making techniques are smoothly integrated with contemporary facilities. You'll traverse various sections of the site to understand how each phase in brewing connects, culminating in a structured tasting experience.
Features
- Gaining entry into Asabiraki Brewery allows you full access to their operational site, providing an engaging glimpse into the world of sake production at this esteemed brewery. Here, you'll witness how ingredients and equipment are harmoniously combined in a live brewing environment.
- The guided tour through Asabiraki Brewery carefully details each step of the brewing process from start to finish, with your guide elucidating how every stage influences the final taste profile of their sake.
- Visitors have exclusive access to the historic Showa-Asahi brewing hall, where you can explore this heritage space alongside modern facilities. This juxtaposition highlights both the brewery's long history and its current production capabilities.
- The visit concludes with a specially selected sake tasting session. Here, you'll savor guided tastings featuring unique labels and seasonal brews, applying your newfound knowledge from the tour to compare different styles and flavor nuances.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Entry to the Asabiraki Brewery
- Access to the historic Showa-Asahi brewing hall
- Guided tour at the Asabiraki Brewery
- Sake tasting session
- Transportation to/from the brewery
- Meals or extra beverages
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Must Know
- Please bring a mobile voucher or photo ID for entry to Asabiraki Brewery.
- Note that transportation to and from the brewery is not included; plan your travel accordingly.
- Be prepared for an admission process where you'll check in with your guide before starting the tour.
- The experience includes a guided small-group tour, so be ready for interaction within the group setting.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the experience starts.
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