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Special tasting courses to enjoy the Gakkogura for a few hours!

We offer several courses that allow you to enjoy a sake tasting while exploring a lovely wooden school building “Gakkogura”. To book a tour, please select a course below and fill in the booking enquiry form.
(Reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance)

《Notes》

  • The Gakkogura is closed except for café opening hours. While spaces such as the Shikomigura (brewing spaces) are closed to the public even in the café opening hours, this course allows visitors to see the Brewing room.
  • After receiving your application, we will confirm the dates of your visit and get back to you within a few days to see if we can accept you.
  • The tour basically meets at Gakkogura (1871 Nishimikawa, Sado City), but if you would like a pick-up service between Obata Shuzo Head Office (449 Manoshinmachi, Sado City) and Gakkogura, please indicate it on your application (up to a maximum of four people). In this case, please meet at the Obata Shuzo 15 minutes before the tour time. Please note that we may not be able to accept your request depending on the dates.

《Learn and Enjoy》Sake!
Premium Tasting Course

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Our staff will talk about the history, origins, and role of the Gakkogura brewery and show you around the facilities, including Shikomigura (brewing Spaces). Afterwards, you will enjoy a tasting of five to six different types of sake, paired with a snack. During the tasting, a mini-seminar will be held on the basic knowledge about sake, the terroir of Sado and key points of the tasting. Souvenir included.

  • For those who cannot drink alcohol, a glass of soft drink will be provided.
《Available dates》
All year round
《Time required》
90 min.
《Tour time》
AM 10:00-11:30 or PM13:30-15:00
《Fee》
JPY 9,000 per person (incl. tax)
  • Minimum number of participants 2. Or minimum tour fee 18,000 yen.
  • For the third person or more +JPY 9,000 per person (incl. tax).

Booking enquiries

《Only for a limited time!》
Annin Miru's recommended Course

Anjinmiru's recommended Course ＊写真はイメージです

Gakkogura tour recommended by popular Taiwanese Vtuber Annin Miru-chan. The Sake Tasting at Gakkogura !

  • Our staff will talk about the history, origins, and role of the Gakkogura brewery and show you around the Shikomigura (brewing Spaces). Afterwards, you will enjoy a tasting of five to six different types of sake, paired with a snack. During the tasting, a mini-seminar will be held on the basic knowledge about sake, the terroir of Sado and key points of the tasting.
  • Special Miru chan original label sake is included.
  • A digital “Miru chan Passport,” with exclusive image of Miru chan will be
  • For those who cannot drink alcohol, a glass of soft drink will be provided.
《Available dates》
3 November 2024 - 31 January 2025
《Time required》
90 min.
《Tour time》
AM 10:00-11:30 or PM13:30-15:00
《Fee》
1 person 10,000 yen (incl. tax)
  • For second person or more, +JPY 10,000 per person (incl. tax)

Booking enquiries

《For those who don’t have much time》
Short Tasting Course

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Our staff will talk about the history, origins, and operation of the Gakkogura and show you around the each area and the brewery. Afterwards, you will have a tasting of three kinds of sake.

《Available dates》
All year round
《Time required》
40 min.
《Tour time》
AM 10:00-10:40 or PM13:30-14:10
《Fee》
3,000 yen per person (tax included)
  • Minimum number of participants 4. Or minimum tour fee 12,000 yen.
  • For fifth person or more +JPY 3,000 (incl. tax).

Booking enquiries

Special tasting courses
Booking enquiry form

If you would like to book a course, please read the following instructions carefully and complete this form. We will reply to you in a couple days to confirm whether we can accept you in at the time you require.

Fields marked with * are required.

Course name*



Preferred dates*
first choice：　
second choice：　
*Please note that we may not be able to accept your request depending on the dates.
Name of representative*
Email address*
Phone number*
Number of participants*
Nationality*
Language(s)*

Others：
Preferred meeting place*
(Only for premium & Annin Miru's courses)


*If you wish to meet at the ‘Obata-Shuzo main office’ please come to the main office 15 minutes before the start time (maximum 4 people). We will get back to you if we can give you pick-up service.
◆Please tell us about followings.
How did you find out about the course?
If you have any allergies, what they are.
If you have any food restrictions, please state them.

Terms and service

Booking confirmation: After receiving your booking enquiry, we will confirm the dates and get back to you if we can accept your request within 2-3 days.

Payment: Payment can be made in cash or by credit card. Advance payment may be requested.

Cancellation: Cancellations must be notified at least 3 days in advance.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation 3 days in advance 20%.
Cancellation 2 days in advance 30%.
Cancellation the day before 50%.
Cancellation on the day or without notice 100%.

Personal data: The personal information you provide here is confidential and will not be used for any purpose other than booking this course. We will not disclose your personal information to third parties.

About alcohol consumption: Under Japanese law, it is illegal for anyone under the age of 20 to drink alcohol. We do not tolerate drunk driving. In Japan, the legal alcohol limit is 0 (zero). We are not responsible for any accidents that occur before or after the tour.