Nagano Sake Brewery Tour at Historic Tanakaya Shuzoten

Overview

Join us for an unforgettable journey through the rich history and craftsmanship of Mizuo, nestled in the heart of Iiyama City. Just a 15-minute walk from the station, our small family brewery, now in its seventh generation, has been a cherished local treasure for over 150 years.

Highlights

• A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the flavors and history of Nagano's traditional finest local sake
• Book with a Rakuten account to earn points for each reservation!

Important Information

Historic Brewery: Our brewery is old, and the tour includes steep stairs. Please wear comfortable and warm clothing.

Dietary Requests: Inform us in advance if you have any dietary requests.

Age Restriction: Participants must be aged 20+ (the legal drinking age in Japan); please bring a valid ID for proof of age.

What to Bring

The brewery is very cold during the winter, so please dress warmly

Meeting Point

Tanakaya Mizuo shop

Venue Address

Iiyama 2227, Iiyama, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, 389-2253

Business Hours

M-F 9:00-17:30 (Lunch break 12:00–13:15)

Sat 9:30–17:00 (Lunch break 12:00–13:15)

Sun close

Cancellation Policy

No-show: You pay 100% of experience price

Same day: You pay 100% of experience price

3 days before: You pay 75% of experience price

7 days before: You pay 50% of experience price

Terms and Conditions

Tour terms and conditions

Standard terms and conditions of travel contracts

Description

Join us for an unforgettable journey through the rich history and craftsmanship of Mizuo, nestled in the heart of Iiyama City. Just a 15-minute walk from the station, our small family brewery, now in its seventh generation, has been a cherished local treasure for over 150 years.

Our Commitment to Crafting Exceptional Sake

Nestled in the local community, Mizuo is a small, family-owned sake brewery dedicated to crafting exceptional sake that reflects the unique terroir of our region. All our rice is sourced within a 5 km radius, ensuring the highest quality ingredients. We use pure spring water from the foothills of Nozawa’s Mizuo Mountain, enhancing the soft and sweet flavors of our sake. Our master brewers and craftsmen, who live and breathe this land, are committed to producing sake that is truly beloved by the locals. With 80% of Mizuo Sake enjoyed within Nagano Prefecture, we invite you to visit our brewery and savor the distinctive taste of our sake, crafted with passion and tradition.

13:50 — Meet at the Mizuo shop.

14:00 — You will be welcomed at a beautiful 150-year-old brewery. Learn about the history and sake-making process from your knowledgeable English-speaking guide.

15:00 — Exclusive tasting, including Tokubetsu Junmai as Mizuo’s signature sake, and four sakes paired with authentic local ingredients, such as homemade pickles and mackerel.

15:40 — You will be invited to our shop.