Shiga: Okamura Honke Sake Brewery Tour with Tasting

Step inside Okamura Honke, where sake-making techniques from the late Edo period have been preserved since 1854. Explore historic spaces featured in films and television dramas, including the kamaba, koji-muro, and shikomi-gura, while learning how traditional methods shape the character of each sake. See the rare wooden-frame bag press, a remarkable example of heritage brewing craftsmanship, and visit Kurassic-kan, home to historical tools and materials spanning more than 150 years. After the tour, enjoy a tasting of Okamura Honke’s carefully crafted sakes and discover the aromas, textures, and flavors created through these time-honored techniques.