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Cave Sake Brewery Tour (Shimazaki Shuzo)

Step into Another World on a Cave Sake Brewery Tour

Located in Nasukarasuyama, Tochigi, Shimazaki Shuzo is a historic sake brewery with over 170 years of tradition since 1849. They age their sake in a fascinating underground cave, which was originally built at the end of World War II to manufacture military tanks. The cave’s natural environment is perfect for long-term aging, creating exceptional sake made from premium rice and pure spring water from Mount Nasu. Inside, it feels like a labyrinth, featuring three 100-meter vertical tunnels and five 60-meter horizontal tunnels, stretching 600 meters in total.

Check Point

●Tablet Audio Guides Available

One tablet with an automated audio guide is available per group. (Supported languages: English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese)

●Inside the Cave

Completely shielded from sunlight, the temperature inside the cave remains at an average of 10°C (50°F) year-round. With only a gentle fluctuation of about ±5°C, this unique environment provides the perfect conditions for aging and storing sake.

Basic Information

Admission Fee
300 yen per person
Capacity
Up to 45 people (Please contact us for larger groups)
Opening Days
Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays
Golden Week & Obon holidays
＊Weekday visits require prior reservation (for groups only).
Opening Hours
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Access
By Car:
Approx. 40 minutes from Utsunomiya IC on the Tohoku Expressway
Approx. 40 minutes from Kaminokawa IC on the Kita-Kanto Expressway

By Train:
Approx. 15-minute walk from Taki Station on the JR Karasuyama Line
Parking
Available (10 standard cars, 2 large tour buses)
Address
Kamichoga, Nasukarasuyama City, Tochigi, Japan
Contact Information
Shimazaki Shuzo　Website: https://azumarikishi.co.jp/tour/
TEL：0287-83-1221

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