About the brewery
Established in 1775, Hachinohe Shuzo brews famous Mutsu Hassen and also Mutsu Otokoyama (the local brand of the brewery). The balance between craftsmanship and automation of the brewery is outstanding. Only four brewers produce this fabulous sake.
The brewery buildings are registered tangible cultural properties, which are worth observing wth your eyes.
The brewery offers a general brewery tour, but the tour bookable on this Story of Sake platform is exclusive. You can enter into the usually-closed part of the brewery - where sake is actually brewed - and experience a special sake tasting session that is not offered for general tours.
Special Features
Great-looking historical brewery buildings
Another aspect of the brewery - they also distil shochu and vodka
Price
JPY 12,000 per person (plus tax)
Useful information
Language: English / Japanese
Under-aged children: Allowed (soft drink served upon request)
Itinerary
Introduction and extensive guide of the brewery
Walking tour in the brewery
Exclusive tasting
Shopping (optional)
Brewery’s sake
Mutsu Hassen - very steady and elegant first-class sake
Mutsu Otokoyama - dry-taste sake, popular amongst locals
Location
9 Honcho Minato-machi, Hachinohe, Aomori
Spots around
・Tatehana Ganpeki Morning Market (open on Sundays March through December, https://visithachinohe.com/en/stories/tatehanaganpeki-asaichi/)
・Kabushima Island (https://visithachinohe.com/en/places/kabushima/)
・Boat cruise on Niida River and the coast of Mutsu Minato (to be arranged upon request)
Testimony