Discover the heart of Nagoya’s brewing culture at Tōshun Shuzō, a family-run sake brewery with over 160 years of history. This exclusive tour grants access to spaces normally closed to the public, where tradition and craftsmanship meet innovation.
Begin inside the atmospheric Edo-period kura storehouse, constructed with timbers originally intended for Nagoya Castle. Here, you’ll see historic brewing tools and documents that have survived for more than a century, offering a rare glimpse into Japan’s fermentation heritage.
The journey continues to the modern brewery, where the tōji, the master brewer, personally guides you through the sake-making process. From November to April, you may even witness active brewing in progress—a rare chance to experience the rhythm of fermentation firsthand. From May to October, you’ll walk through the brewery’s facilities, learning each step of the process from the expert himself.
Following the tour, enjoy a guided tasting of three carefully selected sake varieties, each brewed with different techniques that highlight the depth and diversity of Japanese sake.
To conclude, you’ll receive a bottle of the brewery’s signature label, a sake admired for its refined flavor and versatility, even pairing beautifully with wine glasses. This memorable gift allows you to take a piece of Nagoya’s brewing culture home.
Meet your guide at the station exit and transfer by taxi to Tōshun Brewery.
Step inside a historic mud-walled storehouse built 160 years ago. Constructed with timbers once reserved for Nagoya Castle, the kura houses rare brewing tools and documents from over a century ago. Normally closed to the public, this space offers a special encounter with Japan’s sake heritage.
Tour the modern brewery with the tōji himself. Learn about the sake-making process in detail, and during brewing season (November–April), observe the active fermentation process.
Sample three different sake varieties, each reflecting the craft and technique behind its brewing. Visit the adjacent shop for the opportunity to purchase your favorites.
Receive a bottle of the brewery’s signature sake, as a special gift before returning to Shin-Moriyama Station.
Outside of the ticket gate of JR Shin-Moriyama Station
(15 minutes from Nagoya Station)
This tour is conducted in English.
A Mandarin, French, Spanish, German, or Korean-speaking guide may be available. Please contact the supplier in advance to check availability.
This experience is booked on request. The owner of the experience will respond to the request within 5 days
| Cancellation Date | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| No-show or cancellation after tour departure | 100% of the tour price |
| On the tour date | 50% of the tour price |
| 1 day prior to the tour date | 40% of the tour price |
| 2 to 7 days prior to the tour date | 30% of the tour price |
| 8 to 10 days prior to the tour date | 20% of the tour price |
| 11 or more days prior to the tour date | Free |
Tōshun Brewery
