Unlock the secrets of sake blending in a hidden brewery lab. Create your own blend and label, guided by master brewers. A unique experience awaits.
Unlock the secrets of sake blending in a hidden brewery lab. Create your own blend and label, guided by master brewers. A unique experience awaits.
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Shirataki Sake Brewery - Discover the hidden art of sake blending in a secretive laboratory where creativity thrives.
Located at the entrance to Niigata—Japan’s famous sake hub—Shirataki Sake Brewery has been producing sake for over 170 years, utilizing soft snowmelt from one of the world’s most snow-laden regions.
Enter a secluded, rarely…
- Shirataki Sake Brewery - Discover the hidden art of sake blending in a secretive laboratory where creativity thrives.
Located at the entrance to Niigata—Japan’s famous sake hub—Shirataki Sake Brewery has been producing sake for over 170 years, utilizing soft snowmelt from one of the world’s most snow-laden regions.
Enter a secluded, rarely accessible part of the brewery to explore Chōgō—the post-fermentation blending process—a hidden layer of artistry in sake creation that few have the opportunity to witness.
Start with an English-guided lecture by a brewery guide (WSET Level 3 Certified), explaining how sake is made and how craftsmanship influences flavor. Sample five expertly chosen sakes: the flagship Jozen Mizuno Gotoshi, celebrated for its elegant balance and crisp purity, along with four others showcasing key flavor profiles—dryness, sweetness, richness, and acidity.
Next, create your own blend to suit your taste. Curated recipes by the master brewer are available for guidance, tailored to various moods, occasions, and preferences.
Conclude by selecting a kanji character to represent your blend and brush it onto your label with staff assistance, crafting a personalized bottle to take home.

- Alcoholic beverages
- Tasting of 5 distinctive sake styles
- Access to 7 blending recipe suggestions by our master brewer
- Label calligraphy with your choice of kanji
- An English-guided overview of the sake brewing process
- Sake Brewery original tote bag
- Optional photo in traditional brewery attire
- Sake blending session in a hidden lab
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tasting of 5 distinctive sake styles
- Access to 7 blending recipe suggestions by our master brewer
- Label calligraphy with your choice of kanji
- An English-guided overview of the sake brewing process
- Sake Brewery original tote bag
- Optional photo in traditional brewery attire
- Sake blending session in a hidden lab
Uncover a secret sake lab and design your own unique blend.
Enter a secluded area of a sake brewery for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes adventure. Delve into the post-fermentation blending process—an experience that remains unfamiliar to many, even in Japan. Guided by a brewery expert (WSET Level 3 Certified), you’ll have the opportunity to create a…
Uncover a secret sake lab and design your own unique blend.
Enter a secluded area of a sake brewery for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes adventure. Delve into the post-fermentation blending process—an experience that remains unfamiliar to many, even in Japan. Guided by a brewery expert (WSET Level 3 Certified), you’ll have the opportunity to create a personalized sake blend and complete your bottle by painting a kanji character on the label that embodies your blend’s essence. Bring home a distinctive bottle crafted by you. Creative, immersive, and truly unforgettable.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.