Moritaya 100th Anniversary Sake Brewery Bus Tour: Explore Ibaraki & Tochigi's Finest
Due to popular demand and a larger bus, an additional recruitment has been announced for the special Moritaya 100th Anniversary Sake Brewery Bus Tour! This one-day trip offers an immersive experience, visiting Aoki Shuzo in Ibaraki (Gokyo) and Daiichi Shuzo in Tochigi (Kaiun). Participants will enjoy exclusive brewery tours, tastings, and shopping opportunities.

The "Moritaya 100th Anniversary Sake Brewery Bus Tour," scheduled for Monday, November 16, 2026, has opened for additional recruitment due to overwhelming demand and an upgraded, larger bus. Starting from Arakawa Ward, Tokyo, this day trip will take participants to Aoki Shuzo in Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and Daiichi Shuzo in Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture.
An Exclusive Day Exploring Renowned Sake Regions
Tour participants will gain rare access to the inner workings of two distinguished sake breweries, learning directly from the brewers about their craft. The itinerary includes generous tasting sessions of each brewery's finest sake, with opportunities to purchase favorite bottles and souvenirs. The tour package costs 16,980 yen (tax included), covering bus transportation, lunch, and all brewery visits and tastings. Lunch will be a special bento from "Sakanamachi Komegin," served at "Oyasumidokoro Sakacho," a facility renovated from a nationally registered tangible cultural property.
Frequently Asked Questions
Qツアーはいつ開催されますか?
この「もりたや100周年記念 酒蔵訪問バスツアー」は、2026年11月16日(月)に開催されます。集合時間は午前8時15分、荒川総合スポーツセンター正面玄関前です。帰着は午後6時30分頃を予定しています。
Q参加費用はいくらですか?何が含まれていますか?
旅行代金は16,980円(税込)です。この費用には、バス移動にかかる運賃、昼食代、そして酒蔵見学と試飲の代金が全て含まれています。追加費用を気にせず楽しめます。
Qどの酒蔵を訪問しますか?
茨城県古河市の青木酒造(銘柄「御慶事」)と、栃木県佐野市の第一酒造(銘柄「開華」)の二つの酒蔵を巡ります。それぞれの酒蔵で、見学と試飲をお楽しみいただけます。
Q昼食はどのような内容ですか?
昼食は、国登録有形文化財をリノベーションした「お休み処 坂長」にて、「肴町 米銀」のお弁当をご用意しています。追加募集分では、この内容でのご案内となります。
Qツアーの魅力は何ですか?
普段は見られない酒蔵の内部を見学し、蔵元から直接酒造りの話を聞ける貴重な機会です。また、各蔵自慢の日本酒を試飲し、気に入ったお酒を購入できるのも大きな魅力です。
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