Hyogo: Tamba-Sasayama Sake Tasting Tour with Tamba Toji

Explore the rich traditions of Japanese sake in Tamba-Sasayama, a region celebrated for its master brewers, the Tamba Toji. The tour includes a visit to the Tamba Toji Sake Brewing Museum, where you'll learn the intricate techniques involved in sake production, from rice polishing to fermentation. Transitioning to the lively Houmei Shuzo’s Horoyoi Jokagura brewery, witness how historical practices blend with innovative methods, including the unique use of music to enhance fermentation. The experience culminates in a guided tasting of premium sake varieties, where you’ll discover the nuances that define each brew. - Discover the art of sake-making at the Tamba Toji Sake Brewing Museum - Visit a functioning brewery and learn about unique brewing methods - Enjoy a guided tasting of premium ginjo, junmai, and fuller-bodied sakes - Personalized assistance available for purchasing sake that matches your taste