Kubota Shuzo Brewery Tour
Kubota Shuzo Brewery Tour (Maruoka, Sakai, Fukui) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: Tour JPY 500 (with a sake cup and tastings of about 10 sakes); paid tasting with tour JPY 1,500 (aged sakes).
Visitors hear about the brewery's history and sake making, tour the brewery and taste sake. The brewing season, November to February, is recommended.
Kubota Shuzo (Maruoka, Sakai, Fukui)
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- Location
- Maruoka, Sakai, Fukui
- Address
- 福井県坂井市丸岡町山久保27-45
- Booking
- Reservation required
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- Tour JPY 500 (with a sake cup and tastings of about 10 sakes); paid tasting with tour JPY 1,500 (aged sakes)
Good to know
- Tours run 9:00-17:00; the last tour starts at 16:00.
- By reservation, contact the brewery by form or phone (0776-66-0123) by the day before; same-day requests are not accepted. Groups apply by fax only.
- Tasting is refused to drivers, and visitors who are intoxicated may be refused entry.
- The brewery cafe is currently closed. Parking for one medium bus and four cars.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Kubota Shuzo Brewery Tour?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Is guidance in English available at Kubota Shuzo Brewery Tour?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Kubota Shuzo Brewery Tour cost?
Fee: Tour JPY 500 (with a sake cup and tastings of about 10 sakes); paid tasting with tour JPY 1,500 (aged sakes).
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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