Asahi Sake Brewery
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Asahi Brewery, founded in 1875, crafts local sake using the pristine waters of central Mie Prefecture in the historic Ise region that is rich in lush natural surroundings and has ties to the Ise Grand Shrine. Committed to preserving traditional sake brewing techniques, we also embrace innovation by collaborating with universities and local farmers to create exceptional sake. Inspired by the ancient rituals and ceremonies deeply intertwined with sake, we aim to preserve Japanese culture through our brewing.
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The inside of the sake brewery. Please contact the brewery in advance to arrange a tour. Tours are shorter from November to March, when the brewing process is in full swing. Tours in January and February may be difficult to arrange.
A very detailed video introduction to the sake brewing process. Available in Japanese and English.
There is a huge amida wheel hanging from the ceiling of the storehouse. In the past, it was used to lift up huge wooden barrels and tools. Now it remains as a display item.
There is an exhibition of the wooden barrels and tools that were used in sake brewing in the old days.
There is an exhibition of the wooden barrels and tools that were used in sake brewing in the old days.
The sake Kandono Inori Saiou was created through the cooperation of students, local businesses and local farmers. It uses the groundwater that flows from the sacred area of Ise and Mie brand rice.
●Information
- ・Brewery Name
- Asahi Sake Brewery
- ・Address
- 1767 Yamatoyodo, Meiwa-cho, Taki-gun, Mie Prefecture
- ・Visit
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[By Car] About 40 minutes from the Hisai IC on the Ise Expressway
[By Train] About 12 minutes by taxi from Myojo Station on the Kintetsu Line - ・Official Website
- https://asahisyuzou.jp/
- ・Reservations required for the warehouse tour.
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https://asahisyuzou.jp/sakagura//#sakaguratour
*Please check before visiting as tours may not be available during the busy period from November to March.
This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Please check the official website for the latest information.
