Matsui Shuzoten (Matsu no Kotobuki)
Matsui Shuzoten (Matsu no Kotobuki) (Shioya, Shioya District, Tochigi) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: Ages 20 and over: 4,000 yen; elementary school age through 19: 1,000 yen; preschool children: free..
A reservation-only visit combining a tour of a brewery founded in the late Edo period with tasting and matcha (or coffee) in the 100-year-old family house.
How to visit
- Location
- Shioya, Shioya District, Tochigi
- Address
- 栃木県塩谷郡塩谷町船生3683
- Booking
- Reservation required
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- Ages 20 and over: 4,000 yen; elementary school age through 19: 1,000 yen; preschool children: free.
Good to know
- Call 0287-47-0008 to ask about available dates. Also bookable through Jalan Asobi-taiken.
- The shop normally closes on Sundays and public holidays, but opens every day in December and may also open on other Sundays and holidays when staff are present. Lunch break is 12:00–13:00.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Matsui Shuzoten (Matsu no Kotobuki)?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Is guidance in English available at Matsui Shuzoten (Matsu no Kotobuki)?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Matsui Shuzoten (Matsu no Kotobuki) cost?
Fee: Ages 20 and over: 4,000 yen; elementary school age through 19: 1,000 yen; preschool children: free..
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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