Musubi: Curating unique Japan experiences for sophisticated travellers

The season of sake brewing has begun once again—

Brewery Visit & Guided Sake Tasting

A Thoughtful Introduction to Sake at Its Source

This program offers a guided visit and sake tasting at Aoki Sake Brewery in Koga, Ibaraki, focusing on understanding sake through place, history, and craftsmanship.

Rather than entering active brewing operations, this experience emphasizes clarity, calm, and explanation, making it suitable for a wide range of travelers—from first-time sake learners to culturally curious groups.

Two options are available, depending on group size and the desired atmosphere.

🍶 Experience Overview (Common to Both Options)

• Introduction to Aoki Sake Brewery’s history and brewing philosophy

• Explanation of the fundamentals of sake production

• Guided tasting of three seasonal Gokeiji sakes

• Explanations adjusted to the group’s level of interest and experience

🧭 Choose Your Experience Style

Option A｜Brewery Tasting Room

A Structured and Informative Introduction

A guided tasting held in the brewery’s tasting room, ideal for larger groups and guests seeking a clear, well-organized introduction to sake.

Recommended for:

• First-time sake learners

• Corporate groups and study tours

• Travelers seeking a structured, educational experience

Not suitable for:

• Guests seeking early-morning brewing access

• Those looking for a private or highly intimate setting

Group size:

• 10 guests or more welcome
  (Large groups can be accommodated by prior arrangement)

Pricing (Indicative):

• From JPY 20,000 per person

Option B｜Aoki Family Reception Room

A Refined Tasting in a Private Historic Setting

An exclusive guided tasting held in the Aoki family’s Edo-period reception room, overlooking a traditional Japanese garden.
This option focuses on atmosphere, lineage, and quiet appreciation in a setting where the family has welcomed distinguished guests for generations.

Recommended for:

• High-end travelers and couples

• Small private groups seeking a refined cultural atmosphere

• Guests preferring a relaxed experience without early-morning demands

Not suitable for:

• Groups larger than 6 guests

• Guests seeking hands-on brewing access

Group size:

• Maximum 6 guests per session

Pricing (Indicative):

• From JPY 25,000 per person

⏰ Duration

Approx. 1 – 1.5 hours

👥 Guiding Style

• Expert-guided experience

• Small-group attention ensured in both options, with pacing and explanation adjusted to group size

📝 Booking Information

• Advance reservation required

• Offered by request, subject to brewery schedule and availability

📧 Inquiries & Booking Requests:
info@musubi-travel.jp

❌ Cancellation Policy (Percentage-Based)

Cancellation fees apply according to the timing of cancellation, as follows:

• 20 to 8 days prior to the tour date: 20% of the tour price

• 7 to 2 days prior to the tour date: 30% of the tour price

• 1 day prior to the tour date: 40% of the tour price

• On the day of the tour: 50% of the tour price

• No-show or cancellation after the tour has started: 100% of the tour price

These cancellation charges are based on the Standard Travel Agency Terms and Conditions of Japan
(custom-arranged tours).

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Two ways to encounter sake—
one focused on clarity and scale, the other on atmosphere and restraint.

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