Kimura Brewery (Fukukomachi)
Kimura Brewery (Fukukomachi) (Yuzawa, Akita) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site.
A Yuzawa brewery offering reservation-only tours of about 40 minutes. Tours stop during the brewing season.
Kimura Brewery (Yuzawa, Akita)
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- Location
- Yuzawa, Akita
- Address
- 秋田県湯沢市田町2丁目1-11
- Booking
- Reservation required
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- Check the official site for the fee
- By season
- Tour resumption was announced on 20 May 2026. A notice dated 2 October 2026 says tours are suspended during the brewing period starting in October. Schedules for subsequent years are unconfirmed.
Good to know
- Book at least 3 business days ahead by phone or email with date, group size and contact
- Closed Saturdays, Sundays and holidays; tours 9:30-12:00 and 13:00-16:00, about 40 minutes
- Resumed on 20 May 2026 and paused again per a 2 October notice for the brewing season; the shop is open weekdays 9:00-16:00
- The text states no tour fee, visitor age limit or driver-specific tasting conditions. It includes notices that drinking is for ages 20 and over and that visitors must not drink and drive.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Kimura Brewery (Fukukomachi)?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Is guidance in English available at Kimura Brewery (Fukukomachi)?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Kimura Brewery (Fukukomachi) cost?
We could not confirm the fee. Please check the official site.
When should I visit Kimura Brewery (Fukukomachi)?
Tour resumption was announced on 20 May 2026. A notice dated 2 October 2026 says tours are suspended during the brewing period starting in October. Schedules for subsequent years are unconfirmed.
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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