Sake TabiA guide to visiting Japan's sake breweries, distilleries, wineries and more
SAGA

Places to visit in Saga

You must be 20 or over to drink in Japan. If you are driving, you cannot taste.

Traditional warehouses at Amabuki Sake Brewery
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Amabuki Sake Brewery

Miyaki, Saga

A sake brewery in Miyaki whose tour covers the sake-making process and the brewery's history, including a 100-year-old nationally registered tangible cultural property.

Booking: Reservation required
The office building of the sake brewery in Kubota, Saga
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Saga Shuzo

Saga, Saga

A renovated brewery that visitors can tour freely at no charge, viewing the brewing from a dedicated space. Groups of 10 or more can book a guided tour.

Booking: No reservation needed
The storehouses of Tenzan Shuzo, lined up against the mountains
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Tenzan Sake Brewery

Ogi, Saga

A sake brewery in Ogi making Tenzan, Shichida and Iwanokura. It offers a reservation-only on-site tour of about 40 minutes through a partly renovated historic brewery with photo spots.

Booking: Reservation required
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Arita Mugishu (Arita Porcelain Park)

Arita, Saga

Its local beer can be bought or enjoyed at shops and eateries inside the facility.

Booking: Check the official site
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Sachihime Shuzo

Kashima, Saga

A free, reservation-based brewery tour for individuals (15-30 minutes), with paid or free tasting.

Booking: Reservation required

Drink events in Saga

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Kashima Sakagura Tourism

Usually late March

Kashima and Ureshino, Saga

A brewery-hopping event across Kashima and Ureshino in Saga, with tastings at each brewery.