Nanbu Bijin Brewery Tour (Hongura)
Nanbu Bijin Brewery Tour (Hongura) (Ninohe, Iwate) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: Simple course 2,200 yen (about 70 minutes); Premium course 8,800 yen (about 140 minutes, includes one 720 ml original bottle). Tax included..
Dress as a brewer in a happi coat and towel and tour the well, rice washing and steaming, yeast starter room, brewing hall, pressing area and whisky distillery, with a photo and original-label experience.
Nanbu Bijin (Ninohe, Iwate)
Photo: Yasu (talk) / CC BY-SA 3.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and croppedHow to visit
- Location
- Ninohe, Iwate
- Address
- 岩手県二戸市福岡上町13
- Booking
- Reservation required
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- Simple course 2,200 yen (about 70 minutes); Premium course 8,800 yen (about 140 minutes, includes one 720 ml original bottle). Tax included.
- By season
- Year-round
Good to know
- Book via the online form or by phone (0195-23-3133). Held on weekends and holidays too.
- The simple course includes tasting at a coin server. The premium course includes a junmai daiginjo comparison, a shrine visit and a video.
- The main brewery shop is open 9:00-16:00 with no regular closing day. Tours are stated to run all year.
- Age limits, handling of drivers and English tour support are not stated on the pages read (an English site link exists).
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Nanbu Bijin Brewery Tour (Hongura)?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Is guidance in English available at Nanbu Bijin Brewery Tour (Hongura)?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Nanbu Bijin Brewery Tour (Hongura) cost?
Fee: Simple course 2,200 yen (about 70 minutes); Premium course 8,800 yen (about 140 minutes, includes one 720 ml original bottle). Tax included..
When should I visit Nanbu Bijin Brewery Tour (Hongura)?
Year-round
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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