Izumibashi Sake Brewery
Izumibashi Sake Brewery (Ebina, Kanagawa) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: Brewery tour (inside the brewery): 44,000 yen for up to 10 people, then 4,400 yen per extra person. Izumibashi tour (brewery interior not included): 22,000 yen for up to 10 people, then 2,200 yen per extra person. Tax included..
A sake brewery that grows its own rice. Private tours for individuals and groups cover the rice fields and polishing mill, followed by a tasting.
Izumibashi Shuzo (Ebina, Kanagawa)
Photo: Abasaa / Public domain ・ Photo source ・ Resized and croppedHow to visit
- Location
- Ebina, Kanagawa
- Address
- 神奈川県海老名市下今泉5-5-1
- Booking
- Reservation required
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- Brewery tour (inside the brewery): 44,000 yen for up to 10 people, then 4,400 yen per extra person. Izumibashi tour (brewery interior not included): 22,000 yen for up to 10 people, then 2,200 yen per extra person. Tax included.
- By season
- Izumibashi tour: year-round except Dec–Feb. Brewery tour: Oct–Nov and March to mid-April.
Good to know
- Private tours only. The official page says the capacity-limited beginner tour currently has no scheduled dates.
- Book by email (info@izumibashi.com). Group size is 1 to 24.
- The brewery tour takes about 2 hours: video seminar, rice fields, polishing mill, brewery and about 5 tastings. The Izumibashi tour takes about 1.5 hours and does not enter the brewery.
- Inclusion in travel-agency group tours is stated to be difficult. Large buses are banned on nearby roads and there is no dedicated parking on site.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Izumibashi Sake Brewery?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Is guidance in English available at Izumibashi Sake Brewery?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Izumibashi Sake Brewery cost?
Fee: Brewery tour (inside the brewery): 44,000 yen for up to 10 people, then 4,400 yen per extra person. Izumibashi tour (brewery interior not included): 22,000 yen for up to 10 people, then 2,200 yen per extra person. Tax included..
When should I visit Izumibashi Sake Brewery?
Izumibashi tour: year-round except Dec–Feb. Brewery tour: Oct–Nov and March to mid-April.
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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