Raifuku Shuzo
Raifuku Shuzo (Chikusei, Ibaraki) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site.
A sake brewery founded in 1716 that holds brewery tours mainly during the brewing season, showing how sake is made.
How to visit
- Location
- Chikusei, Ibaraki
- Address
- 茨城県筑西市村田1626
- Booking
- Reservation required
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- Check the official site for the fee
- By season
- Usually from about October to early May
Good to know
- Applications are accepted through the official LINE account.
- Minimum 2 people; a single visitor is accepted only if from the trade or media.
- You may share the tour with other groups. Cancel by the day before.
- The brewery is small: no large buses and no bus-tour stopovers. Groups up to about 20 (10 or more must inquire separately).
- Children and visitors with limited mobility should consult first. Tours may be declined due to work schedules.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Raifuku Shuzo?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Is guidance in English available at Raifuku Shuzo?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Raifuku Shuzo cost?
We could not confirm the fee. Please check the official site.
When should I visit Raifuku Shuzo?
Usually from about October to early May
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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