Masaka | Kuniki Sake Brewery: A Seaside Sake Cellar, Winter-Only Tasting & Local Seafood Pairing Experience
Itinerary Details
A Sake Brewery Shaped by the Sea
Kuniki Sake Brewery stands just steps from the Sea of Japan, in a setting where the region’s sea air, humidity, and cold climate play an important role in sake brewing. Visit the historic cellar and explore the brewery’s collection of materials documenting the local sake-making tradition.
Winter-Only Sake Tasting in a Traditional Japanese Room
From October to April, the traditional Japanese room opens especially for an intimate sake tasting experience. A knowledgeable guide will introduce different styles of sake and demonstrate how to pair them with local specialties from Masaka Port, including fresh seafood. Discover the art of pairing “local sake by the sea” with the flavors of the sea itself.
Itinerary
Cellar Tour & Winter Sake Tasting
Meet the Brewery & Discover Masaka’s Port Town Story
Meet at the Kuniki Sake Brewery store and discover the story of Masaka’s development as a historic port town. Learn how the brewery uses pure water from the Daisetsuzan Mountains and carefully selected rice to craft its sake.
Explore Historic Brewery Buildings & Taste Seasonal Sake
Wander through the brewery’s historic buildings and discover traces of its long brewing tradition. During the winter and spring seasons, enjoy seasonal sake tastings in traditional tatami rooms and indoor spaces, while learning to appreciate the delicate character of sake served in the cold season.
A Taste of Masaka: Local Sake & Seafood
Discover the Art of Sake & Seafood Pairing
Discover the art of pairing sake with food. Match the sake you have just tasted with local specialties from Masaka, and experience how acidity, umami, and the natural salinity of seafood come together to create harmonious flavors.
Browse Local Sake & Discover Unique Souvenirs
Browse limited-edition sake and souvenirs created in collaboration with local artists at the brewery’s directly operated store. After the experience, take a leisurely stroll toward Zengmo Station and soak up the quiet charm of this historic railway town.
Important Information & Cancellation Policy
Important
Information &
Cancellation Policy
Important Notes
- A valid photo ID, such as a passport, is required at check-in.
- The cellar can be very cold during winter. Please wear warm clothing.
- Guests who are driving are advised not to consume alcohol.
Cancellation Policy
- 7 days or more before departure: 30%
- 3 days or more before departure: 50%
- The day before or day of departure: 100%
