About this tour
A two-hour hands-on sake-blending workshop where you mix five component sakes into a custom 500ml bottle under guidance from a WSET Level 3–certified brewer. You'll learn the post-fermentation blending technique rarely shown to visitors, taste five distinct sake styles, and personalise your label with a kanji character of your choice. You leave with your own signature bottle.
Highlights
- Blend five component sakes guided by WSET Level 3–certified brewery expert
- Access to seven master brewer recipes to inform your custom blend
- Taste five distinctive sake styles during the session
- Paint a kanji character on your label reflecting your blend
- Take home 500ml of your one-of-a-kind bottled creation
- English-guided overview of sake brewing process and techniques
- Optional photo opportunity in traditional brewery attire
- Brewery original tote bag included
What to expect
You'll arrive at a dedicated sake lab within the brewery and receive an English overview of how sake is made, focusing on the blending stage. Your guide will walk you through five component bottles, each with distinct flavour profiles, and share seven suggested recipes the master brewer has created. You'll then experiment with your own ratios, tasting as you go to develop your blend. Once satisfied, you'll pour your final mix into a 500ml bottle.
In the final stage, you'll paint a kanji character onto your label—chosen to match the personality of your blend—with guidance on technique and meaning. The whole experience wraps with a group photo opportunity (optional) in traditional brewery clothing, and you'll receive a branded tote bag to carry your finished bottle home.
What travellers say
- Rare access to post-fermentation blending rarely shown to visitors
- WSET-certified guide with structured yet creative approach to blending
- Take-home custom bottle—a genuine souvenir you crafted yourself
- Tasting of five distinct styles builds palate understanding quickly
- Kanji calligraphy personalisation adds meaningful cultural touch
- Not suitable for pregnant travellers due to sake tasting component
- Two hours may feel rushed if you're detail-focused about your blend
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone curious about sake-making craft and keen to walk away with a tangible creation. It works well for small groups and solo visitors alike. The experience is wheelchair accessible and pram-friendly, though pregnant travellers should note sake tasting is part of the session. The lab setting is climate-controlled and low-impact physically—no heavy lifting or standing required for extended periods. Note that not recommended for pregnant travelers is stated in the source. Public transport access is nearby if driving isn't an option. The 500ml bottle you create is included; no hidden costs are flagged. Group size and exact peak times aren't specified, so check availability directly.
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