Daishichi Brewery
Daishichi Brewery (Nihonmatsu, Fukushima) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Not available. Fee: Standard 2,000 yen, Premium 4,500 yen, Expert 9,000 yen (all tax incl., revised Jan 1, 2026).
A small-group paid tour combining a brewery walk-through with tasting, offered in three courses.
Daishichi Brewery (Nihonmatsu, Fukushima)
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- Location
- Nihonmatsu, Fukushima
- Address
- 福島県二本松市竹田1丁目66
- Booking
- Reservation required
- Guidance in English
- Not available
- Fee
- Standard 2,000 yen, Premium 4,500 yen, Expert 9,000 yen (all tax incl., revised Jan 1, 2026)
- By season
- Year-round (no production-floor access during the brewing season)
Good to know
- Standard takes 60-70 min (5 tastings); Premium and Expert 80-90 min (7 and 6 tastings). The fee is the same if you skip tasting.
- Advance reservation via the official application page. Generally up to 6 people per tour.
- Generally closed on weekends and holidays, with a few exceptions each year. During the brewing season the production floor is not shown.
- Guidance is in Japanese only; English and Chinese videos are available. An English interpreter guide can be arranged through the Omotenashi Fukushima guide association for 7,700 yen per group (tax incl.).
- The site notes that underage drinking and drunk driving are prohibited by law.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Daishichi Brewery?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Is guidance in English available at Daishichi Brewery?
No, guidance in English is not available.
How much does a visit to Daishichi Brewery cost?
Fee: Standard 2,000 yen, Premium 4,500 yen, Expert 9,000 yen (all tax incl., revised Jan 1, 2026).
When should I visit Daishichi Brewery?
Year-round (no production-floor access during the brewing season)
Can I take part in a tasting if I'm driving?
The legal drinking age in Japan is 20. If you are driving you cannot taste. Use public transport or a taxi, or let someone who is not drinking drive.
Information sources
Information checked against official sources, such as the facility's website.
Checked 2026-10-27
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