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Immerse yourself in Japanese culture and make an original sangria!

[5,500 JPY Plan] Includes a "Sake Brewery Tour" & "Sake Sangria-Making Experience"

USD35.93(JPY5,500)
Niigata
  • A confirmation email for your reservation will be sent to you within 48 hours.
    *If your reservation cannot be completed, WAmazing Play will process your refund.
  • Required Time:
    60minutes

    *15 minutes (tour), 25 minutes (sangria-making experience)

  • Time:
    09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
  • Supported Languages:
    Japanese
Participants(Min.):
1 Person
Participants(Max.):
5 People
Min. Participants Required For Activity:
1 Person
Payment Method:
Credit Card (VISA/MASTER/AMERICAN EXPRESS/JCB)
Fee:
Fee(20 years - 90 years) USD 35.93
Age (Min.):
20 years old
Cancellation:
Yes
Booking deadline:
4 days prior by 17:00

Activity

Experience traditional Japanese sake brewing

Using models and panels, we will explain the sake brewing process in an easy-to-understand manner.

Take a commemorative photo in front of the main building, a registered national tangible cultural property (may be canceled in the event of bad weather)

The main building with a thatched roof was built during the Horeki era (1751 to 1764) in the Edo period. It was designated as a registered tangible cultural property in 2006.

"Sake sangria-making" experience where you choose your own sake *See notes for sake varieties

Experience making sangria with sake from Ofuku Sake Brewery.

Characteristics of Ofuku Sake Brewery

The brewery originated the "fast brewing method": Developed a brewing technique still used today - Ofuku Sake Brewery was the first in Japan to discover that lactic acid plays an important role in the sake production process. Since then, the production method at Ofuku Sake Brewery has been introduced all across Japan, and 90% of breweries now practice this method.

This brewery has won many awards at sake contests!

We have produced two winners of the Yellow Ribbon Medal of Honor (the only brewery in Japan to recieve this award)

Schedule

  • Reception: Meet up at Fuku no Kura "Main Store"

    Please present the My Page reservation screen at the reception desk. There is space for luggage and other items such as suitcases. Please keep your valuables with you.

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  • 2) Explanation of sake brewing (5 minutes)

    Brief explanation of sake brewing using models and PowerPoint presentations

  • 3) Brewery tour (10 minutes)

    We will show you a part of the brewery. Please note that the areas that can be visited will change depending on the season and the progress of sake brewing. We appreciate your understanding.
    We will guide you through parts of the sake brewing process you can't see at other companies.

  • 4) Commemorative photo

    If weather permits, we will help you take a commemorative photo in front of the main building, a registered national tangible cultural property.

  • "Sake sangria-making" experience at Fuku no Kura "Main Shop" where you choose your own sake (45 minutes)

    Make your own sangria by selecting the sake that best suits your palate from about 5 types of sake from Ofuku Sake Brewery. First, there will be a tasting. Choose a sake that you think will pair well with fruit and try it. Once you have decided on the sake, cut the fruit yourself. Finally, pour in the sake of your choice. You can take home any leftover sake. You will also receive a sake comparison sheet on which you can write down your impressions of the sake. You can use it as a reference for your next sake selection and sangria making.

Included in the Fee

Sake brewery tour
"Sake sangria-making" experience made with the sake of your choice

Meeting Place

Fuku no Kura "Main Shop"

606 Yokomakuramachi, Nagaoka-shi, Niigata Prefecture

Directions

Nearest Station：JR Miyauchi Station

Directions to Nearest Station：6 minutes by taxi, 34 minutes on foot

Destination by Taxi：Ofuku Sake Brewery ("Ofuku Shuzo")

Cancellation Policy

The cancel fee is based on the timing of the cancellation. Please check the cancellation policy below.

  • The day of use
    100%

Notes

[Notes]
・Fruits used for the sangria will be seasonal. Depending on the situation, canned fruits or fruits preserved in syrups may be used. We appreciate your understanding.
・For sake priced over 1,700 JPY, you may pay the difference and choose daiginjo sake.
・Please make sure to wash your hands and disinfect cooking utensils.
・You will make your own sangria. It is not possible for the staff to make it due to the COVID-19 measures.
・The finished sangria is perishable. Please drink it as soon as possible.
・Please understand that we cannot guarantee the quality of the sangria.
・Bottle specifications are subject to change.
・We cannot serve alcoholic beverages to minors (under 20 years of age) or those who are driving.

Sake available for the sangria-making experience
1) Ofuku Masamune (Kinsen), Regular Sake
2) Ofuku Masamune (Josen), Honjozo
3) Echigo Ofuku Masamune, Junmai Ginjo
4) Echigo Ofuku Masamune, Junmai Ginjo Koshitanrei
5) Yamakoshi, Junmai Ginjo
6) Echigo Celebratory Sake, Special Junmai Sake w/Gold Leaf
7) Echigo Ofuku Masamune, Gin no Hana
8) Echigo Ofuku Masamune, Junmai Daiginjo
9) Echigo Ofuku Masamune, Daiginjo Funeshibori Kanpyokai Shikomi
10) Echigo Ofuku Masamune, Daiginjo Shizukuzake Tobintori

What is your image of Japanese sake?
You may think it has a strong alcohol content, a sharp flavor, it is bitter, and it is a drink for the elderly...
However, sake can be described as the following. (Sake is made from rice, water, koji, yeast, and lactic acid)
・You can enjoy the natural flavor of rice
・It is fruity and sweet
・It is an alcoholic beverage

The sake brewing process at Ofuku Sake Brewery includes the following steps:
1) Rice polishing
2) Washing the rice
3) Adding water (allowing the rice to absorb water)
4) Steaming the rice
5) Creating yeast (time to collect a pure yeast culture: about 14 days)
6) Creating koji culture (time for koji to propagate on steamed rice: about 2 days)
7) Brewing (Fermentation time: about 28 days)
8) Squeezing (putting "moromi" fermenting mixture in a bag and pressurizing)

[Notes]
*Sake cannot be served to minors or those who are driving.

[In case of cancelation]
・The tour may be canceled after the reservation is made due to bad weather. In such cases, the operator will contact the emergency contact.
・If the tour is canceled due to weather or other reasons on the day of the tour, the operator will contact the emergency contact. Please be sure to check your e-mail and incoming calls.

[Language Support]
Translator Apps / Simple English will be used

Organizer

Ofuku Sake Brewery

606 Yokomakuramachi, Nagaoka-shi, Niigata Prefecture

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Dates2024/05/10
Fee(USD 35.93)
20 years - 90 years
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Unavailable:Public holidays, Sundays, and the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of every month
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