Fujii Honke Sake Brewery Tour
Fujii Honke Sake Brewery Tour (Aisho, Shiga) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: Free.
Free guided tours cover the Taisho-era brewhouse, a registered tangible cultural property, and a storage building made entirely of zelkova wood. Brewing water and sake tastings are also available.
Fujii Honke (Aisho, Shiga)
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- Location
- Aisho, Shiga
- Address
- 滋賀県愛知郡愛荘町長野793
- Booking
- Reservation required
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- Free
Good to know
- The tour, tasting and shopping take about 40 to 50 minutes in total.
- Book through the official forms (1-9 people, 10 or more, travel agents), by phone (0749-42-2080) or by fax. Next-day and same-day bookings are by phone during business hours only.
- You can taste the brewing water, and sake tasting is free.
- The shop is closed on Wednesdays (open daily in December). Regular hours are 9:00-18:00.
- The official tour page links an English brochure, but it does not say whether guiding is available in English.
- The in-brewery restaurant Kakure-gura Fujii takes meal requests with the tour booking (meals only 12:00-14:00).
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Fujii Honke Sake Brewery Tour?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Is guidance in English available at Fujii Honke Sake Brewery Tour?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Fujii Honke Sake Brewery Tour cost?
Fee: Free.
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
Sources
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