Tenju Shuzo Brewery Tour
Tenju Shuzo Brewery Tour (Yurihonjo, Akita) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: 1,000 yen per person (tax included; includes a commemorative cup and a 500 ml bottle of brewing water; pay on the day)..
A one-hour tour of the brewing hall and bottling plant followed by tasting in the shop. Visitors receive a commemorative sake cup and a bottle of brewing water.
Tenju Shuzo (Yajima, Yurihonjo, Akita)
Photo: 掬茶 / CC BY-SA 4.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and croppedHow to visit
- Location
- Yurihonjo, Akita
- Address
- 秋田県由利本荘市矢島町城内字八森下117
- Booking
- Reservation required
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- 1,000 yen per person (tax included; includes a commemorative cup and a 500 ml bottle of brewing water; pay on the day).
- By season
- Year-round (brewing in winter only)
Good to know
- Weekdays, normally 10:00 and 14:00. Book through the form at least one week ahead; groups and agencies must phone (0184-55-3165).
- Generally for ages 20+. ID is checked at tasting. Drivers of cars and bicycles cannot taste.
- Tours are generally conducted in Japanese. Overseas visitors should inquire separately; English-language support is unconfirmed. The brewery is not barrier-free.
- Brewing happens only in winter. In summer only the equipment is shown, with no fermenting mash.
- Maximum 15 people at a time.
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Tenju Shuzo (Yajima, Yurihonjo, Akita)
Photo: 掬茶 / CC BY-SA 4.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and croppedFrequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Tenju Shuzo Brewery Tour?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Is guidance in English available at Tenju Shuzo Brewery Tour?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Tenju Shuzo Brewery Tour cost?
Fee: 1,000 yen per person (tax included; includes a commemorative cup and a 500 ml bottle of brewing water; pay on the day)..
When should I visit Tenju Shuzo Brewery Tour?
Year-round (brewing in winter only)
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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