Oshu: Iwate Meijo Sake Brewery Tour with Tasting

Visit Iwate Meijo in Ōshū City on a guided tour with highest-grade daiginjo and exclusive sake tastings included.

Getting started

Arrive at Iwate Meijo in Ōshū City and check in for your scheduled visit. Join your group as the guide outlines the flow of the guided tour of Iwate Meijo brewery. Once basic instructions are covered, you follow your guide into the production areas to begin exploring the world of sake brewing in Iwate.

What to expect

Iwate Meijo brewery

Iwate Meijo is a working sake brewery in Ōshū City where you see how regional brewing traditions are practiced today. Your time here combines a behind-the-scenes look at the brewery with guided tastings that highlight the depth of flavor in Iwate Meijo’s daiginjo and other limited-release sakes.

Features

• During the guided tour of Iwate Meijo brewery, your guide explains each stage of the brewing process so you can witness the brewing process and the artisans’ dedication to quality up close. As you walk through the facility, you also hear about the history and cultural ties of sake brewing in Iwate and how the brewery fits into this regional story.
• A focused tasting of Iwate Meijo’s highest-grade daiginjo sake lets you savor the refined aroma and depth of flavor that define this premium style. The guided format helps you notice differences in fragrance, texture, and finish rather than just sampling casually.
• You also take part in a tasting of exclusive sakes unavailable elsewhere, which are poured only at Iwate Meijo. This session gives you access to special bottlings that showcase how the brewers experiment within local traditions, adding a rare element to your visit.