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Highlights
- During brewing season at Miyoshino Jozo in Nara, join a small-group tour limited to just 10 guests for an intimate look inside production.
- Between October and March, start your guided walk through Miyoshino Jozo with a warm welcome from your host who will explain the main steps of sake brewing.
- Your guide leads you through the brewing areas where you can see Yoshino-sugi cedar barrels up close before gathering in the tasting space to begin your session.
- During the Nara Miyoshino Jozo Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting, sample their sake while learning about the brewery's history and philosophy. Engage with makers by asking questions and enjoying conversation.
Your Experience
Start a guided tour of Miyoshino Jozo Sake Brewery located in Nara during its brewing season from October to March. This experience includes an insightful brewery visit paired with a focused tasting session.
Getting started
You'll need to arrive at the Miyoshino Jozo Sake Brewery independently, as transportation is not provided. Upon arrival and check-in, you will join a small group of up to 10 guests for your tour. Your guide leads you through the production areas where learning about sake brewing begins.
Miyoshino Jozo Sake Brewery
The Miyoshino Jozo Sake Brewery, a functioning establishment in Nara, opens its doors exclusively during the October to March brewing season. Visitors are treated to an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour and guided tasting session.
Features
- This small-group tour of up to 10 guests offers insights into Miyoshino Jozo's history and philosophy, with your guide explaining how these elements influence their traditional brewing methods from October through March. The intimate group size allows for an engaging pace and ample opportunity for questions.
- During the visit, you'll observe cedar barrels made from Yoshino-sugi, a visually striking feature of the brewery. This setting encourages interaction as you explore the significance of these barrels in the sake brewing process.
- The tour concludes with a core sake tasting session, allowing you to connect your newfound knowledge with what you taste. Note that this experience does not include food or additional beverages.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guided tour of the Miyoshino Jozo Sake Brewery
- Sake tasting
- Transportation to and from the brewery
- Food and additional beverages
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Must Know
- Please note that transportation to and from Miyoshino Jozo Sake Brewery is not included; plan your travel accordingly.
- The tour is available exclusively from October to March during the traditional brewing season, so schedule your visit within these months.
- Group sizes are limited to a maximum of 10 guests per tour for an intimate and detailed experience.
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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