Nakatsugawa: Hazama Brewery Tour with Sake Tasting

Explore Hazama Brewery’s historic Sake Gallery Shuyukan with a guided gallery tour and tasting of three signature sakes.

Getting started

Arrive at Hazama Brewery in Nakatsugawa and check in for your scheduled visit. After a brief introduction to the brewery grounds, you will be guided into the historic Sake Gallery Shuyukan. From here, the experience continues indoors, so you can focus on the gallery spaces and tasting session regardless of the weather.

What to expect

Sake Gallery Shuyukan

Sake Gallery Shuyukan is a historic gallery space within Hazama Brewery that focuses on the story of sake-making at the brewery. You move through curated rooms that trace how production methods and brewery life have changed over time.

Features

• Immerse yourself in the history of sake-making at Hazama Brewery as you follow a structured tour of the historic Sake Gallery Shuyukan, moving from early brewing days to more recent developments.
• Viewing of tools, memorabilia, and displays forms a central part of the visit, with original implements and objects that reflect the brewery’s evolution presented in context.
• Tasting of three signature Hazama Brewery sakes concludes your gallery visit, giving you a focused session where you can appreciate the subtle distinctions between the three varieties in terms of flavor and character.