Inuyama Nindoshu Brewery, Seal and Label Your Own
+8 photos
At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $151 / person
- Languages
- JA, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 6
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- Important: The experience takes place in Inuyama. Nagoya Station is only a suggested departure hub. You will need to take the Meitetsu train to Inuyama Station (a 30-minute ride), followed by a short walk to the brewery.
- Confirmation
- Instant
Prices checked on Sep 12, 2026
Description
Step into a 1597 brewery—a Registered Tangible Cultural Property—and discover Nindoshu, a naturally sweet, liqueur-like sake crafted without any added sugar. As the only remaining Nindoshu brewery in Japan, its 430-year-old recipe is fiercely protected by the "Isshi Soden" tradition, passed orally to just one heir per generation. Beyond exploring this untouched merchant and samurai-era heritage, you will personalize two bottles with custom hand-written labels. Take one home as a unique souvenir, and leave the second to be preserved at the brewery—waiting to be enjoyed upon your return visit or mailed to you in the future.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Your host meets you at the entrance to Kojima Jozo and takes you through the working and historic cellars of a merchant house that has made Nindoshu since 1597. You will see the traditional rice press, the ceramic jars sunk into the earthen floor that held an even temperature before refrigeration, and the cast-iron hand press still used to cap every bottle. You then taste four to five pours, including unfiltered Nindoshu drawn before filtering and the family's fruit-infused expressions. Guests aged 20 and over take part in the tasting, in accordance with Japanese law. Finally you seal two bottles yourself on the hand press and write your own labels. One bottle comes home with you the same day. The second is laid down in the cellar under your name to mature for at least two years, and can be collected on a return visit to Inuyama or shipped to you once it is ready.
Highlights
Bottle sealing on the brewery's hand press and custom label making
Access to cellars not otherwise open to the public
2 bottles of Nindoshu: 1 home with you, 1 aged in the cellar
Shared brewery tour at Kojima Jozo, brewing since 1597 with English Interpreter
Guided tasting of 4–5 pours for guests aged 20 and over, including unfiltered Nindoshu
What's included
Included
Bottle sealing on the brewery's hand press and custom label making
Access to cellars not otherwise open to the public
2 bottles of Nindoshu: 1 home with you, 1 aged in the cellar
Shared brewery tour at Kojima Jozo, brewing since 1597 with English Interpreter
Guided tasting of 4–5 pours for guests aged 20 and over, including unfiltered Nindoshu
Not included
Transport to and from the meeting point
Food and additional beverages
Shipping of your preserved bottle
Non-alcoholic beverage option
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
How long does Inuyama Nindoshu Brewery, Seal and Label Your Own take?
Inuyama Nindoshu Brewery, Seal and Label Your Own lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Inuyama Nindoshu Brewery, Seal and Label Your Own cost?
Prices start at $151 per person for this Inuyama experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Inuyama Nindoshu Brewery, Seal and Label Your Own for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Important: The experience takes place in Inuyama. Nagoya Station is only a suggested departure hub. You will need to take the Meitetsu train to Inuyama Station (a 30-minute ride), followed by a short walk to the brewery.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Inuyama Nindoshu Brewery, Seal and Label Your Own offered in?
The experience is available in JA, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Compare similar tours in Inuyama
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inuyama Nindoshu Brewery, Seal and Label Your Own | 1h 30min | — | $151 | |
 Private Samurai Tour: Discover Inuyama and Gifu Historic Heritage | 5 hours | 5.0 (1) | $232 | View |
 Private Kimono and Tea Ceremony Experience in Inuyama Castle Town | 2h 30min | 5.0 (21) | $100 | View |
 Nagoya: National Treasure Inuyama Castle & Tea Room Private Tour | 3h 30min | — | $214 | View |
 Jo-an Tea House Tour & Urakuen Suite Stay at Hotel Indigo Inuyama | 2 days | — | $1,860 | View |
 Inuyama Private Dinner and Sake Experience | 2 hours | — | $286 | View |
 Inuyama Ware Pottery Experience | 2 hours | — | $199 | View |