Ito Shuzo (Uzume)
Ito Shuzo (Uzume) (Yokkaichi, Mie) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: Hitoshizuku tour: 1,000 yen per person (about 30 min). Premium talk: 10,000 yen per group of 1-10 plus a tasting set of 1,000 or 2,000 yen per person (about 60 min). VIP course with cultural experience: ask..
A brewery in Yokkaichi where the brewer, proprietress or other family members guide you. Choose from a 30-minute tasting tour with three sake to a premium session with the master brewer.
How to visit
- Location
- Yokkaichi, Mie
- Address
- 三重県四日市市桜町110番地
- Booking
- Reservation required
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- Hitoshizuku tour: 1,000 yen per person (about 30 min). Premium talk: 10,000 yen per group of 1-10 plus a tasting set of 1,000 or 2,000 yen per person (about 60 min). VIP course with cultural experience: ask.
Good to know
- Ask about English support before booking. The FAQ generally limits it to Course A, while the Premium and VIP descriptions also mention simple English explanations.
- Book via the website form from one month to three business days before; a day before may be possible if there is space. The schedule is confirmed by email.
- Cash only on the day. Usually closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with occasional extra closures.
- No tasting for drivers. Brewing is winter only, and during it some courses limit access to the brewery and available dates.
- Visitors under 20 cannot join the brewery tour. Contact the brewery about visits for local-history research or similar purposes.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Ito Shuzo (Uzume)?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Is guidance in English available at Ito Shuzo (Uzume)?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Ito Shuzo (Uzume) cost?
Fee: Hitoshizuku tour: 1,000 yen per person (about 30 min). Premium talk: 10,000 yen per group of 1-10 plus a tasting set of 1,000 or 2,000 yen per person (about 60 min). VIP course with cultural experience: ask..
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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