IN THE SAKE BREWERY

LOCATED IN AN ACTIVE SAKE BREWERY

KURABITO STAY is located within Kitsukura Shuzo, a sake brewery in Nagano Prefecture’s Saku region boasting over 300 years of history. Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of a brewery where sake is made to the present day.

HISTORIC BUILDING

HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE GIVEN NEW LIFE

Spend the night in surroundings that once housed brewers themselves. The century-old building has been given new life while preserving in full its traditional charm.

LOUNGE

REST YOUR BODY AND MIND

KURABITO STAY’s lounge is set in the former brewers’ break room. Sit around a table fashioned from a wooden sake tank lid and enjoy breakfast, listen to sake lectures, or just relax and chat with your fellow brewers-in-training during your spare time.

KURA VIEW

ONE WITH THE BREWERY

The building, which used to be directly connected to inside of the brewery, is now separated by glass, but you can still see the sacred atmosphere of the building from the lounge.

SAKE SERVER

Enjoy delicious sake from the Saku region with this coin-operated sake server.

Insert one token into the server to sample 30mL of sake. Tokens may be purchased at KURABITO STAY (please consult us regarding the price).

WASHROOM

We have prepared a variety of amenities for your comfort and convenience.

SHOWER ROOM

Two shower rooms (one for men and women, one for women only) are available for your use.

There are no bathtubs available for guest use.

KURABITO'S BEDROOM

BREWERS’ BEDROOMS

The spacious second-floor area that once served as a communal bedroom for brewers has been renovated into individual, lockable rooms for your safety and comfort. The low entryways to each room are modeled after the actual entrances seen at sake breweries.

BEDROOM #1 (FOR ONE PERSON)

A simple, elegant Japanese-style bedroom with futons laid upon a tatami straw mat floor. Bedroom #1 is on the spacious side for those looking for some extra legroom.

BEDROOM #2 (FOR ONE PERSON)

Duck under the entryway, and you’ll find a compact space not unlike a Japanese tea room, where you can relax in tranquil comfort.

Bedrooms #2 through #6 are identical in size.

BEDROOM #7 (FOR TWO PERSONS)

Bedrooms #7 and #8 can accommodate parties of two.

WASHROOM

The second-floor washing area looks out over the brewery furnace, offering a stunning view. Various amenities have been prepared for your comfort and convenience.