Feel a Fermentation Village with Wild Sake＆Slow Japan

Kozaki Town is known as the village of fermentation and has long been a town where the production of fermented foods has flourished. Although it is a small town, its main attractions include two sake breweries with a history of over 300 years, as well as koji stores, miso stores, bakeries using natural yeast made from sake lees, and cafes. The unique gourmet experiences available only in this village of fermentation are a major draw. You can refresh both your mind and body as you explore shrines and rural landscapes. Note: Please note that the itinerary includes a 20-minute walk.
【Important Points for a Sake Brewery Tour】
Please avoid eating natto, kimchi, yogurt, or citrus fruits from the night before your tour. The bacteria in these foods, can affect the sake brewing process.
Please avoid wearing strong perfumes, colognes, or scented products, as they may affect the delicate aroma of sake.

・ Minimum Time Required6hours

・ Minimum BudgetJPY 4,000

Tour Highlights

Sake brewery tour

You can learn about “traditional sake brewing,” a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, through a tour of a sake brewery. Once you learn about the brewing process and the craftsmanship behind sake production, you’re sure to appreciate its flavor even more. After the tour, you can taste some products, so why not see if you can find your favorite? If you find a sake you like, you can buy it right there.

Kozaki Shrine

Kozaki Shrine enshrines Ame-no-Torifune-no-Mikoto, the guardian deity of aviation, transportation, and industry, and travelers can pray there for safe journeys. The shrine grounds are home to a massive camphor tree that is hundreds of years old and has been designated a natural monument. It has been said that Tokugawa Mitsukuni (Mito Komon) saw this tree and asked, “What is this tree called?” Since then, the tree has been known as the “Nan-ja-Mon-ja tree.”

Optional Activities

Fermented foods

Kozaki Town is home to a variety of restaurants where you can enjoy “fermented foods” across Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine. Enjoy the rich food culture that has been passed down through the generations in this region with a lunch featuring fermented foods. The restaurants and menus change daily, so look forward to the “dish of the day” recommended by your guide!

Roadside Station Hakko-no-Sato Kozaki

At the fermentation market in the Roadside Station Hakko-no-Sato Kozaki, you can learn about Japan’s fermentation culture through a variety of fermented foods gathered from across Japan, including sake. There is also a fresh farmers’ market that sells fresh products on the premises where you can buy a wide variety of fruits and vegetables grown by local farmers.

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The tour durations shown are approximate.

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