Watanabe Sahei Shoten Sake Brewery Tour””
The owner will guide you to our sake brewery by English! (reservation required)
Watanabe Sahei Shoten is a family run brewery from 1842in Nikko.
Their spirit that “Junmai Jyozosyu” is an authentic sake”.
*”Junmai” is sake made only with rice, koji , and water
*”Koji” is fungus which converts the starch from the rice into glucose
Of course, we use Nikko’s natural grand water to make nice sake in Nikko’s very cold winter. Why don’t you try it?
The owner can speak English. You can tour around with owner and hear his sprit of sake directly.
*English guided tour / max 40 person
*Reservation required (by Phone, E-mail, Online)
Location Map
Basic Information
Address | 450, Imaichi, Nikko city, Tochigi prefecture, Japan |
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Telephone Number | 0288-21-0007 |
Website | http://www.watanabesahei.co.jp/ |
Business Hours | 9:00am - 4:00pmIt takes about 45min. |
Days Closed for Business | 14 to 17 August, and 31 December to 4 January |
Price | Free |
Time | 9:00am - 4:00pm *tour takes 45 minutes, but we can arrange it for you." |
Venue | Watanabe Sahei Shoten |
Map Code | 132 787 446*86 |
Nikko Area
The Nikko area, in the northwestern part of the prefecture, is particularly mountainous. In the midst of the rich nature, including the 2,486-meter-high volcano Mt. Nantai, Lake Chuzenji, and Kegon Falls, there are numerous shrines and temples that are registered as UNESCO Cultural Heritage sites. From Kinugawa Onsen to Kawaji Onsen, hot springs can also be found throughout the area. There are a wide range of outdoor activities to enjoy as well, such as stand-up paddleboarding in the summer and snowshoeing in the winter.