Gakkogura ”Sake Brewing Program 2026" Schedule and outline.
This Program 2026 will be held between late May and early September 2026, as outlined below.
We will start accepting applications that will open on Monday, February 16(Japan time).

●About Gakkogura

Gakkogura is OBATA SHUZO's 2nd sake brewery which was renovated from a closed elementary school.
At Gakkogura, sake is brewed in summer with cool conditions, by using local resources and renewable energy.
Here, we offer the “Gakkogura Sake Brewing Program” for those who want to experience Sake brewing.
*For more informations about Gakkogura, please click here.
*On-site accommodation rooms and a cafe available.
*The Gakkogura was certificated as the first Special Zone of Japanese Sake in 2019.
*The Gakkogura was received the "Environmental Community Branding Award "from the Ministry of the Environment's Good Life Award in 2022, and “the Japan Philanthropy Special Award” in 2023.

●2026 Program schedule

This year's Sake Brewing Program consist of the following three programs.

(1) Sake Brewing Experience Program × 5 classes
　1week Sake Brewing Experience, focusing primarily on hands-on activities
(2) Advanced Course × 1 class
　1week Sake Brewing Experience inclludes 2days expert's lectures
(3) Sakeology Professional Certificate Program ×1 class
　Offered in collaboration with the Niigata University Sakeology Center.
　※Applications for this program (3) are accepted at Niigata University Sakeology Cernter.

《Schedule》

Class 1	Sake Brewing Experience program	May 25 (Mon) - May 31 (Sun)
Class 2	Sake Brewing Experience program	June 8 (Mon) - June 14 (Sun)
Class 3	Sake Brewing Experience program	June 22 (Mon) - June 28 (Sun)
Class 4	Advanced Course	July 6 (Mon) - July 12 (Sun)
Class 5	Sake Brewing Experience program	July 20 (Mon) - July 26 (Sun)
Class 6	Sake Brewing Experience program	August 3（Mon) - August 9(Sun)
Class 7	Sakeology Professional Certificate Program	August 24(Mon) - August 30(Sun)
Class 8	Not Open	August 31(Mon) - September 6(Sun)

Please confirm more information on the website below.

Sake-making Experience

www.obata-shuzo.com

Applications will be accepted starting February 16, 2026. The application form will be available on the above website on the same day. (※Selection is not based on a first-come, first served basis. However, we recommend early applying.)

Gakkogura’s Sake Brewing Experience Program 2026