Free Plan, to travel around at your own pace.
In Nagano Prefecture’s Suwa City, five sake breweries—Maihime, Reijin, Honkin, Yokobue, and Masumi—stand along a scant 500 m stretch of the historic Koshu Kaido route. You will enjoy sake-tasting at these five breweries, and receive original stickers with the brand labels of each of the breweries. Using a digital map that explains the history and commitment of each brewery through images, guests can travel around to the five breweries at their own pace and explore the charm of Suwa City.
Tour information
Tour information
Gokuraku Set
¥ 3,000(in tax)
- Sake-tasting at all five sake breweries, or sake to take home (cup sake)
- Original glass
- Original drawstring bag
- Original sticker mat and stickers of each brewery’s original brand label
- Digital map for the tour
- *After you apply for this tour, please get your Gokuraku Set from the Suwa City Tourism Information Center.
- *Once you receive your Gokuraku Set, please head to whatever brewery you like to enjoy sake-tasting.
Tour Point
Enjoy sake-tasting at the five sake breweries
Taste 4 or 5 varieties of sake at each brewery (20 cc per variety). Enjoy savoring the different flavors of each brewery.
Original items
The original brand label stickers included in the Gokuraku Set are unique items only available to those who take part in this tour.
Digital map
Using the digital tourism map unique to this project will aid you in strolling at will between and around the five breweries.
How To
Get your Gokuraku Set at the Suwa City Tourism Information Center
Get your Gokuraku Set at the Suwa City Tourism Information Center
The reception desk is at the Suwa City Tourism Information Center inside JR Kamisuwa Station. At reception, you will be given the original items and a URL for the digital map. The center can also provide information about tourist spots and shops around town, so we hope it will serve you at the start of your journey.
Look for the sake breweries on the digital map
Look for the sake breweries on the digital map
Use the digital tourism map unique to this project to aid you in your travels. Making use of GPS, you can check your present location as you enjoy walking around. The map contains images that introduce and explain the history and commitments of each of the sake breweries.
Travel around to the five breweries freely
Travel around to the five breweries freely
Maihime, Reijin, Honkin, Yokobue, and Masumi are five sake breweries that stand in a 500 m stretch of the historic Koshu Kaido route. The order you visit them is entirely up to you, so you can start with your favorite sake brewery and enjoy a trip to appreciate the sake at the respective breweries.
An original mat where you can put the stickers of each brewery’s brand label
An original mat where you can put the stickers of each brewery’s brand label
When sake-tasting at each of the breweries, stickers of their respective brand labels will be handed out, and if you collect the stamps from all five breweries, you can also enter a drawing to win a superb present. Enjoy these nice benefits and a chance to a present as you relish your trip to the five breweries.
Stroll the streets of Suwa as you visit the five breweries
Stroll the streets of Suwa as you visit the five breweries
Many tourist spots are within walking distance of the five breweries. Many restaurants also offer sake from the five breweries. You can enjoy a cup of your favorite along with some delicious food. We hope you will thoroughly enjoy the wonderful charms of the five breweries and Suwa City.
Please Note:
- This project involves guests travelling on their own between breweries and sake-tastings. There is no guide accompanying them.
- Sake-tasting consists of 4–5 varieties at each brewery (20 cc per variety).
- Kindly refrain from bringing snacks.
- Reception for sake tasting is until 30 min before closing at each brewery.
- Each brewery has a different day off. If one happens to be closed that day, go to the other breweries that are open and receive a cup sake for the brewery that is closed.
- After receiving your Gokuraku Set, you can use it until the project’s ending date. For example, if you stay 2 days and 1 night, you can split your visits over multiple days.
- A translation tool will be used to communicate with foreign guests.
How To Join This Tour
Apply online, or apply in person at the Suwa City Tourist Information Center inside JR Kamisuwa Station.
How To Join This Tour
Apply online, or apply in person at the Suwa City Tourist Information Center inside JR Kamisuwa Station.
- Reception Location
- Suwa City Tourist Information Center
〒392-0004 Inside JR Kami-Suwa Station, 1-1-18 Suwa, Suwa City, Nagano Pref.
Opening hours : 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
*Reception closing time : until 3:00 p.m.
Closed Dec. 29-Jan. 3
0266-58-0120
For Those Staying In Suwa City
For Those Staying In Suwa City
Located near Kamisuwa Station, Kamisuwa Onsen offers excellent access to Lake Suwa, and you can also enjoy strolling around the lake.
After enjoying your excursion to the five breweries, please take time to relax at accommodations in Suwa City.
*Lodging is not included in this plan.