Ichinokura Co., Ltd., a sake brewery in Matsuyama, Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, will hold the 39th "Ichinokura Sake University" (Ichinokura Nihonshu Daigaku), a one-night, two-day introductory course, on April 10 and 11, 2027. Participants learn about the appeal of sake by experiencing it firsthand.
The highlight is the sake brewing experience. Participants enter the actual brewing areas that are normally closed to the general public, including the koji room (kōjimuro), the shubo room (shuboshitsu), and the moromi room, and take part in handmade brewing work alongside the brewery's craftsmen (kurabito).
What the Course Includes
Beyond the brewing experience, the program offers a sake brewing lecture that explains the history, methods, and characteristics of sake in an easy-to-understand way, and a tasting practice session where participants learn by distinguishing a wide variety of sake. There is also a get-together where participants can talk directly with the brewery owner (kuramoto) and the master brewer (toji). The course suits sake fans as well as those who want to learn more about sake.
Main program:
- Sake brewing lecture (explanation of history, methods, and characteristics)
- Sake brewing experience (hands-on work in the koji room, shubo room, moromi room, and more)
- Conversation with the brewery owner and master brewer
- Sake test
- Sake tasting contest
- Visit to the Matsuyama Sake Museum (松山酒ミュージアム), for those who wish to join
Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | Saturday, April 10, 2027, starting at 12:30 PM, to Sunday, April 11, 2027, scheduled to end at 3:00 PM |
| Venue | Ichinokura Co., Ltd. Head Office Brewery (株式会社一ノ蔵 本社蔵, 〒987-1393 宮城県大崎市松山千石字大欅14番地) |
| Capacity | 30 people, first come, first served (registration closes once capacity is reached) |
| Fee | ¥25,000 per person, tax included (includes one night's accommodation, meals, insurance, and other costs during the course) |
Minors cannot participate.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis through the dedicated application form for "Ichinokura Sake University":
