Nagayama Honke Shuzojo (Taka)
Nagayama Honke Shuzojo (Taka) (Ube, Yamaguchi) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: JPY 1,500 per person incl. original masu cup and 6 tastings (per the January 2026 announcement).
The president guides visitors through the rice fields and brewery, with tastings and talk about sake and farming, on announced tour days.
How to visit
- Location
- Ube, Yamaguchi
- Address
- 山口県宇部市大字車地138番地
- Booking
- Reservation required
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- JPY 1,500 per person incl. original masu cup and 6 tastings (per the January 2026 announcement)
Good to know
- Held on irregular announced dates (website and Instagram). The January 2026 tour started 12:00 on Jan 24, lasted about 1.5 hours, capacity 10
- Participants must be aged 15 or older. Those under 20 receive amazake. Visitors arriving by car may taste sake only if someone in their party serves as the designated driver and does not drink. The designated driver receives a mini bottle.
- Book by phone 0836-62-0088, email official@domainetaka.com or Instagram DM; arrive 10 minutes early
- The undated official tour page says tours paused after brewing ended in April 2025 and would resume on set days from October. Dates for October 2026 onward not confirmed
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Nagayama Honke Shuzojo (Taka)?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Is guidance in English available at Nagayama Honke Shuzojo (Taka)?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Nagayama Honke Shuzojo (Taka) cost?
Fee: JPY 1,500 per person incl. original masu cup and 6 tastings (per the January 2026 announcement).
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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