Visit the Izumibashi Shuzo sake brewery to learn all about this unique beverage directly from those involved in its craft. The focus of the tour will vary according to the seasonal stage of the production process; however all guests will return with an expanded knowledge about and appreciation for this multi-faceted Japanese drink, from how it is made to how to enjoy it.
Founded in 1857, the Izumibashi brewery is located in Ebina, a top rice-producing area in Kanagawa Prefecture, less than 60 km from The Peninsula Tokyo. Unusual among sake producers, it not only mills but also grows its own estate rice, affording participants the rare opportunity to explore sake production from its earliest stage in the field. Visitors will also learn about Izumibashi's special flat-milling process, which removes more fat and protein from each rice kernel, resulting in tastier sake, and about the different flavor profiles of the drink served at various temperatures.
For reservations please contact the Concierge at least three business days in advance. Reservations are subject to availability. The program is from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, and is offered for parties of two to four people, aged 20 years or older. Round-trip transportation via hotel car, a souvenir of the trip and the services of a dedicated interpreter are included.
Prices
* Price is the same for one to four participants.