Travel Japan through sake.
Stay for Sake
KURABITO STAY
Stay on the brewery grounds at KURABITO STAY, the base for the multi-day Kurabito Experience and a place to settle into Saku’s sake-making story.
TRAVEL REALITY
Can you actually go?
The practical answer first — before the story.
Getting thereFrom Sakudaira Station, the official access guidance gives two non-driving approaches: taxi about 20 minutes, or JR Koumi Line about 25 minutes to Usuda Station plus about a 20-minute walk. Recheck current rail connections for your date.Approved planning information
BookingBook a dated Kurabito Experience before building the surrounding trip. The current standard program requires at least 5 participants and may be canceled if the minimum is not reached; check that your selected term is confirmed.Approved planning information
English supportThe standard program is mainly conducted in Japanese, with supplementary explanation in English.Approved planning information
On arrivalFor the current Oct.–Nov. 2026 standard 2-night / 3-day program, arrive at KURABITO STAY by 16:45; check-in is available from 15:00. Recheck the selected program page because arrival time varies by program.Approved planning information
FIELD NOTES
What it’s actually like
GOOD TO KNOW
You cannot bring a camera or smartphone into some hands-on brewing sessions for safety and hygiene reasons. KURABITO STAY staff take photos during the experience and make them available afterward. Check the rules for your specific program.
LOCATION
Find this place
623-2 Usuda, Saku, Nagano 384-0301, Japan
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