Sakai Shuzo (Gokyo) Brewery Tour
Sakai Shuzo (Gokyo) Brewery Tour (Iwakuni, Yamaguchi) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: Free.
A free brewery tour at Sakai Shuzo, maker of Gokyo sake in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi. It takes about an hour including tasting and shopping, and is offered in summer only (June to mid-September).
How to visit
- Location
- Iwakuni, Yamaguchi
- Address
- 山口県岩国市中津町1丁目1-31
- Booking
- Reservation required
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- Free
- By season
- June to mid-September
Good to know
- Tours are available only from June to mid-September. From mid-September to May the brewery does not accept tours because it is busy, and it may decline requests for other reasons.
- As of 27 Oct 2026 the official page says that this season's tour reservations have closed and asks visitors to try again next season.
- Tour hours are 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:00. Applications must be made at least 7 days in advance. Groups of more than 20 cannot be accommodated.
- The tour takes about one hour including tasting and sales. A party arriving 15 minutes or more late is treated as cancelled. Parking holds only 2 or 3 cars.
- The page footer states that drunk driving is prohibited by law. No statement was found on whether drivers are excluded from tasting.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Sakai Shuzo (Gokyo) Brewery Tour?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Is guidance in English available at Sakai Shuzo (Gokyo) Brewery Tour?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Sakai Shuzo (Gokyo) Brewery Tour cost?
Fee: Free.
When should I visit Sakai Shuzo (Gokyo) Brewery Tour?
June to mid-September
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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