Murashige Sake Brewery Tour in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi

The sake-curious and nihonshu connoisseurs alike are in for a special treat here in Yamaguchi! This fun and informative sake brewery tour grants you an inside look into the world of sake brewing and gives access to a special sake tasting. Splurge on a deep experience that has a special trump card: the enthusiasm of a new generation of brewers who have recently taken on the business. If you decide to come on board this Japanese sake brewery tour, a feature that doesn’t go unnoticed is their giant sugidama. Sugidama are balls made of cedar tree branches, which initially have green foliage that turns brown with time. In the past, they were used to inform customers when a new batch of sake had aged long enough and was ready to drink. To this day, sugidama continue to be used as a symbol of sake breweries, and Murashige Sake Brewery boasts the largest sugidama in the world! After touring the Murashige Sake Brewery, you’ll end the tour with a sake tasting experience. Sample sips of sake from their curated selection of bottles and learn to distinguish various aromas and levels of richness that vary based on the polishing rate of rice and the exact type of yeast used. The younger generation of brewers is passionate and devoted to their craft. They wish to open the brewery up to more guests in the hopes that these visitors can benefit from a brewery tour and learn something about sake production. The friendly staff and excellent rice wine here are the perfect combination for an unforgettable trip!