Explore Akitsu’s rich sake heritage, historic harbor, and serene sea views. Join a master brewer for a unique tasting and label-making experience.
Explore Akitsu’s rich sake heritage, historic harbor, and serene sea views. Join a master brewer for a unique tasting and label-making experience.
- Sakakiyamahachiman Shrine - 14:15～15:00 Visit the Sakakiyama Hachiman Shrine, established in the 6th century, which holds a significant place in the history of sake brewing in Akitsu. Here, visitors will discover the story of Miura Senzaburo, the pioneer who invented the soft-water brewing technique that gave rise to Ginjo sake. His innovation…
- Sakakiyamahachiman Shrine - 14:15～15:00 Visit the Sakakiyama Hachiman Shrine, established in the 6th century, which holds a significant place in the history of sake brewing in Akitsu. Here, visitors will discover the story of Miura Senzaburo, the pioneer who invented the soft-water brewing technique that gave rise to Ginjo sake. His innovation revolutionized Japanese sake brewing and facilitated the spread of sake culture to areas in Japan with soft water.
- Tsuka Sake Brewery - 15:20～16:30 Explore the Tsuka Sake Brewery, founded in 1848, with the guidance of the 9th-generation master brewer, Soichiro Tsuka. Learn about the brewery’s transformation from a maritime shipping enterprise to a sake producer and hear the inspiring tale of its recovery following the catastrophic 2018 floods. The visit concludes with a sake tasting and pairing with local delicacies from Higashihiroshima, as well as a special sake-label calligraphy activity.
- Professional guide
- Brewery tour experience, sake pairing, and calligraphy activity
- Souvenir: one sake cup and one 300 ml bottle of sake
- Insurance coverage
- Professional guide
- Brewery tour experience, sake pairing, and calligraphy activity
- Souvenir: one sake cup and one 300 ml bottle of sake
- Insurance coverage
- How to get to the meeting point
- How to get to the meeting point
Akitsu is a charming port town overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, historically recognized as the birthplace of Ginjo sake. This tour offers an opportunity to delve into the tales of the sea, sake, and the individuals who have shaped this distinctive locale. Stroll through the historic harbor town, whose roots trace back to ancient times, visit Sakakiyama…
Akitsu is a charming port town overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, historically recognized as the birthplace of Ginjo sake. This tour offers an opportunity to delve into the tales of the sea, sake, and the individuals who have shaped this distinctive locale. Stroll through the historic harbor town, whose roots trace back to ancient times, visit Sakakiyama Hachiman Shrine to offer prayers to the deity of sake brewing, and tour a traditional brewery with guidance from Soichiro Tsuka, the 9th-generation master brewer. At the brewery, which was reconstructed following the severe floods of 2018, enjoy a sake and local cuisine pairing experience and design your own unique sake label. The journey concludes at the serene Akitsu Harbor, where the tranquil views of the Seto Inland Sea provide a perfect backdrop for reflecting on Akitsu’s story.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
