Beer · Ichinoseki, Iwate

Sekinoichi Shuzo Iwate Kura Beer Brewery Tour

Sekinoichi Shuzo Iwate Kura Beer Brewery Tour (Ichinoseki, Iwate) is a place to visit for beer. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: Tour only 550 yen (about 30 minutes); tour plus tasting of 4 beers 1,650 yen (about 50 minutes). Tax included..

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A staff-led tour of the craft beer brewing process, with hands-on contact with malt and hops and an optional tasting of four beers.

The former work area and boiler house of Sekinoichi Shuzo, now the brewery restaurant — Sekinoichi Shuzo (Ichinoseki, Iwate)
Photo: Suikotei / CC BY 4.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped

How to visit

Location: Ichinoseki, Iwate
Address: 岩手県一関市田村町5-42
Booking: Reservation required
Guidance in English: Check the official site
Fee: Tour only 550 yen (about 30 minutes); tour plus tasting of 4 beers 1,650 yen (about 50 minutes). Tax included.

Good to know

Start times 10:00 and 14:00. Reservation required (online form available).
Tasting is for ages 20+. Drivers cannot taste and receive 2 bottled beers instead. Children are offered unfermented wort.
A separate sake-brewery night tour is also described. No suspension notice was found in the text read.
Closed days and English support are not stated on the pages read.

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You must be 20 or over to drink in Japan. If you are driving, you cannot taste. Opening days, fees and booking details may change. Check the official site for the latest information before you visit.

Photos

The former pressing house and sales warehouse of Sekinoichi Shuzo — Sekinoichi Shuzo (Ichinoseki, Iwate)
Photo: Suikotei / CC BY 4.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped

The former shop and office of Sekinoichi Shuzo — Sekinoichi Shuzo (Ichinoseki, Iwate)
Photo: Ty19080914 / CC BY-SA 4.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book a visit to Sekinoichi Shuzo Iwate Kura Beer Brewery Tour?

Yes, a reservation is required.

Is guidance in English available at Sekinoichi Shuzo Iwate Kura Beer Brewery Tour?

We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.

How much does a visit to Sekinoichi Shuzo Iwate Kura Beer Brewery Tour cost?

Fee: Tour only 550 yen (about 30 minutes); tour plus tasting of 4 beers 1,650 yen (about 50 minutes). Tax included..

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

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Checked 2026-10-27

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