Notice of “Minakuchi Shuzo Fall 2026 Factory Opening” on Sunday, November 22

「水口酒造 蔵開き2026秋」11月22日(日)開催のお知らせ

2026.11.06 –

On Sunday, November 22, 2026, we will hold the “Minakuchi Shuzo Fall 2026 Brewery Opening” at Dogo Ichie, the brewery’s directly operated shop.

On the day, we will offer brewery-exclusive activities such as a fresh sake live bottling experience, a brewery factory tour, and the sale of brewery opening limited-edition sake. Local restaurants are also scheduled to offer food, allowing you to enjoy it with the sake.

Please visit Minakuchi Shuzo, just a 5-minute walk from Dogo Onsen Honkan.

[Fresh Sake Live Bottling Experience & Custom Label Creation]

We will hold a live bottling experience where you can bottle fresh sake directly from a special tank. It will be sold for 2,500 yen (tax included) for a 720ml bottle, and we will also offer a custom label creation experience (an additional 200 yen, tax included). You can apply the label yourself and create a one-of-a-kind bottle.

Additionally, by adding Minakuchi Shuzo as a friend on the official LINE account, you will receive a coupon for a free tasting of the live-bottled fresh sake.

[Brewery Factory Tour]

We will hold a factory tour guided by the brewery staff, where you can see the sake-making process that is usually difficult to view.

Participation is free, and up to 20 people can join each session.

Available times:

  • 10:30–11:20
  • 11:30–12:20
  • 13:30–14:20
  • 15:30–16:20

[Sale of Brewery Opening Limited Sake & Lucky Bags]

As a brewery opening limited product, “NIKITATSU Junmai Daiginjoshu Fresh Sake” will be sold in limited quantities.

  • 720ml: 6,000 yen (tax included)
  • Reservation deadline: Sunday, November 8
  • Limited quantities; reservations preferred

In addition, day-only lucky bags will be sold for 2,000 yen (tax included).

[Food Stalls by Local Restaurants]

Popular local restaurants and food trucks will also be on site on the day.

Participating shops:

  • I'm home
  • Agedou
  • Fuun
  • Kokeshi Shokudo
  • Japanese Dining Ni no
  • Number2
  • Reiko's Hideaway

Please enjoy Minakuchi Shuzo's sake along with each shop's signature dishes.

[Event Overview]

  • Event name: Minakuchi Shuzo Fall 2026 Brewery Opening
  • Date and time: Sunday, November 22, 2026, 10:00–17:00
  • Venue: Minakuchi Shuzo “Dogo Ichie”
  • Address: 3-23 Kitacho, Dogo, Matsuyama, Ehime
  • Admission: Free
  • Notes: Event will proceed in light rain and be canceled in severe weather

※Drinks are available using special tickets (200 yen each, or a set of 12 for 2,000 yen).
※A kids' space for children will also be available on site.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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