Welcome to Handa City, where tradition
and craftsmanship blend into a rich brewing heritage.
Discover the essence of Japanese brewing culture
through historic breweries, immersive experiences,
and unique flavors.
Welcome to Handa City, where tradition and craftsmanship blend into a rich brewing heritage.
Discover the essence of Japanese brewing culture through historic breweries, immersive experiences, and unique flavors.
About Handa City
Handa City, located on the Chita Peninsula in Aichi Prefecture, is a town rich in brewing traditions and maritime history dating back to the Edo period. Once, locally crafted sake, vinegar, miso, and tamari soy sauce were transported across the sea to Edo, where they became widely cherished.
Even today, the city is home to historic sake and vinegar breweries, where the craftsmanship of artisans and the deep aroma of fermentation continue to thrive.
Brewing is not just a craft in Handa; it is a way of life. From the time-honored techniques of sake-making to the unique flavors of traditional vinegar and miso, every sip and taste carries the city’s rich history. Explore the legacy of skilled artisans and their dedication to preserving Japan’s brewing traditions.
Explore Handa: Tours You Can Join
Sushi Lunch and the Art of Fermentation Handa tour with a guide
This tour offers an immersive experience that delves into the world of vinegar and sushi. Stroll along the historic Handa Canal with a local guide, discovering the town’s rich fermentation heritage.
Visit the MIZKAN MUSEUM for a guided tour that unveils the history of vinegar production and its influence on Japanese cuisine.
At the beautifully preserved Oguri Residence, enjoy a unique vinegar-tasting session followed by a sushi lunch, highlighting Handa’s deep-rooted connection between fresh seafood and vinegar traditions. Join us on a journey through Japan’s culinary heritage.
Sake & Seasonal Delights Sake Pairing Lunch at the Brewery
In this tour, you’ll visit one of the Japan’s largest wooden sake brewery buildings the is no longer used for actual sake brewing and enjoy a pairing lunch featuring sake made there and seasonal ingredients from the Chita Peninsula.
This brewery has a rich history, operating for over 200 years until it closed about 20 years ago. In 2021, the ninth-generation successor revitalized it, and created a space for food, sake, and events.
Your experience will include a tour of areas that is not accessible to the public, a sake tasting experience, and a delightful pairing lunch, giving you a complete taste of the brewery’s offerings.
