Nara Miyoshino Jozo Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting

Visit Miyoshino Jozo sake brewery in Nara for a guided brewery tour and focused tasting session during the brewing season.

Getting started

Arrive at Miyoshino Jozo Sake Brewery on your own, as transportation to and from the brewery is not included. After check-in, your small-group of up to 10 guests gathers to begin the visit, which runs only from October to March during the traditional brewing season. You then follow your guide into the production areas to start learning about the brewery.

What to expect

Miyoshino Jozo Sake Brewery

Miyoshino Jozo is a working sake brewery in Nara that opens its doors to visitors only during the brewing months. The experience combines a behind-the-scenes walk through the facility with a guided tasting session.

Features

• The guided tour of Miyoshino Jozo Sake Brewery introduces you to the brewery's history and philosophy, with your guide explaining how this shapes their approach to brewing during the traditional October to March season. Group size is limited to 10 guests, which supports a focused pace and space to ask questions.
• As you move through the brewery, you see traditional cedar barrels made from Yoshino-sugi, a key visual highlight of the visit. The setting encourages direct interaction, so you can discuss details of the brewing process and the role of these cedar barrels as you go.
• A sake tasting is included at the end of the walkthrough, giving you the chance to connect what you have learned with what you taste in the glass. Only the core sake tasting is provided, so food and additional drinks are not part of the session.