Visiting Izumibashi Shuzo

What you can do

Booking

Via the website

Hours

10:00–18:00

Price

¥1,700 per person (tax included)

Duration

Morning: 10:00–12:30 (reception from 9:45), limited to 150 guests. Afternoon: 13:30–16:00 (reception from 13:15), limited to 150 guests.

What to expect

Main contents: souvenirs (flat sake cup, sake lees), sake tasting, tour of the brewing area (shikomi-gura), paid sake and snacks, Other.

Parking

No parking is available on the day of the event. Please come by public transportation.

Notes

* The event is held outdoors, so please dress warmly. * If you wish to tour the brewing area, you will be asked to change your footwear, so we recommend shoes that are easy to change into. Please also do not eat natto (fermented soybeans) before coming on the day. * The brewing area tour is conducted in Japanese. * Cancellations are accepted up to 3 days before the event. (After that, a cancellation fee will apply.) * Solo participants are welcome to apply. This event is for adults. * Please pay on the day. There is no limit on the size of a group, but online applications are limited to 6 people per booking. For more than 7 people, please submit multiple applications.

Getting there

Address

〒243-0435 神奈川県海老名市下今泉5-5-1

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About the brewery

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Brewery profile, brands and bottles (1 brand, 15 bottles)