Watanabe Sahei Shoten (Nikko Homare)
Watanabe Sahei Shoten (Nikko Homare) (Nikko, Tochigi) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Available. Fee: Free.
A Nikko brewery offering year-round, fully reservation-based brewery tours and sake classes with tasting. English guidance is available.
Watanabe Sahei Shoten (Nikko, Tochigi)
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- Location
- Nikko, Tochigi
- Address
- 栃木県日光市今市450
- Booking
- Reservation required
- Guidance in English
- Available
- Fee
- Free
- By season
- Year-round
Good to know
- Reserve by phone, fax or email by the day before (no same-day tours). 2 to 40 people; groups of 10 or fewer receive a shorter explanation.
- Between 9:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:00; about 30-45 minutes. Closed around year-end/New Year and Obon.
- Includes tasting of several signature sakes. Content may differ during the November-March brewing season.
- Request English guidance when booking; if no English-speaking guide is available, the tour is in Japanese only.
- Free parking for one large bus and about 10 cars.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Watanabe Sahei Shoten (Nikko Homare)?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Is guidance in English available at Watanabe Sahei Shoten (Nikko Homare)?
Yes, guidance in English is available.
How much does a visit to Watanabe Sahei Shoten (Nikko Homare) cost?
Fee: Free.
When should I visit Watanabe Sahei Shoten (Nikko Homare)?
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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