Imanishi Shuzo Main Brewery (Mimurosugi) Brewery Visit and Tasting
Imanishi Shuzo Main Brewery (Mimurosugi) Brewery Visit and Tasting (Sakurai, Nara) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: 500 yen (tax included), with a brewing worksheet and an original sake cup.
Founded in 1660, Imanishi Shuzo makes Mimurosugi sake in Miwa. Appreciate its 120-year-old main building and 170-year-old brewery, and sample several sakes at the tasting corner beside the brewery.
How to visit
- Location
- Sakurai, Nara
- Address
- 奈良県桜井市三輪510番地
- Booking
- Reservation required
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- 500 yen (tax included), with a brewing worksheet and an original sake cup
- By season
- Weekdays outside the brewing season (October to March), so roughly April to September. As of October 27, 2026 the page's season is closed.
Good to know
- Reserve by phone (0744-42-6022) by the day before.
- 10:00 to 17:00, about 30 minutes, for 2 to 20 people. Closing days vary.
- You keep the sake cup used for the tasting. The page asks tasters not to drive.
- Punctuality is requested because late arrivals disrupt preparation and the brewers' work.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Imanishi Shuzo Main Brewery (Mimurosugi) Brewery Visit and Tasting?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Is guidance in English available at Imanishi Shuzo Main Brewery (Mimurosugi) Brewery Visit and Tasting?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Imanishi Shuzo Main Brewery (Mimurosugi) Brewery Visit and Tasting cost?
Fee: 500 yen (tax included), with a brewing worksheet and an original sake cup.
When should I visit Imanishi Shuzo Main Brewery (Mimurosugi) Brewery Visit and Tasting?
Weekdays outside the brewing season (October to March), so roughly April to September. As of October 27, 2026 the page's season is closed.
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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