Sake Museum (Hakushika Memorial Museum of Sake) Admission E-ticket (exchange ticket)
Overview
Deepen your knowledge of Japanese sake and its history with a visit to the Hakushika Memorial Museum of Sake! Located in Nishinomiya-go in Japan’s largest sake-brewing region Nada-go-go, the museum offers a look at sake brewing history through its fascinating exhibits, including exhibits of traditional sake brewing process and the genuine old sake brewing tools, and more.
Highlights
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- Delve into the history of how Nada-go-go became known as Japan’s top sake-brewing region
- See old sake-brewing equipment, as well as the actual wooden brewery where sake used to be made
- Learn more about sake brewing through special events or exhibitions, which may feature themes like arts and crafts
- Pose in a sake vat for fun photos!
Key Information
Description
Book a visit to the Hakushika Memorial Museum of Sake and dive deep into Japan’s history of sake brewing! The Hakushika Memorial Museum of Sake, lovingly nicknamed the Sake Museum, is Japan’s one and museum of sake and sakura established in 1982. It’s located in Nishinomiya-go, one of the five areas in the Nada-go-go, the largest sake brewing region in Japan. Nada-go-go comprises five “go” (villages): Nishi-go, Mikage-go, Uozaki-go, Nishinomiya-go, and Imazu-go which are all within Hyogo Prefecture. Nada-go-go literally means “five sake production areas for Nada sake”. Collectively, Nada-go-go is ranked first in Japan in sake production. The region is also known for using Miyamizu water to brew sake, the water which is suitable for sake brewing. The museum consists of two buildings, the Kinen-kan and the Sakagura-kan. In the Kinen-kan, there are three exhibition rooms: the Planned Exhibition Room, the Sake Reference Room and the Sasabe Sakura Reference Room. At the Sake Reference Room, exhibitions related to sake are held twice a year. A variety of materials, such as historical documents, are selected in adherence with the theme and exhibited. At the Sasabe Sakura Reference Room, the Sasabe Sakura Collection collected by Sasabe Shintaro, who devoted his life to protecting and nurturing indigenous Japanese cherry blossom trees (entrusted to the museum by Nishinomiya City) are exhibited. At the Planned Exhibition Room, various exhibitions are held according to the season. The museum building of Sakagura-kan was built in 1869 and housed the original Tatsuuma-Honke Sake Brewery. Visitors can explore the traditional sake brewing process through watching videos and listening to the songs of sake brewing as well as be able to get hands-on with traditional sake brewing tools. For a fun photo op, you can even step into a sake vat and pose for pictures! After visiting the Hakushika Memorial Museum of Sake, you may also want to check out these nearby attractions: Hakushika Classics Shop & Restaurant (adjacent) Nishinomiya Shrine (13 minutes on foot, 5 minutes by car) Shukugawa Riverside Greenspace, one of Japan’s 100 best cherry blossom viewing spots (11 minutes on foot, no cars allowed on the walking path) Miyamizu Garden (9 minutes on foot, 3 minutes by car) Miyamizu Cradle (8 minutes on foot, 3 minutes by car)
How it works
Open days: Wednesday–Monday Closed: Tuesdays (if Tuesday is a national holiday, the museum is open on Tuesday and closed the day after), summer holidays, and year-end and New Year holidays Notes: • Days and hours of operation may vary; please check the museum website before visiting • During "exhibition change" periods in the "Kinen-kan," only the "Sakagura-kan" is open (please purchase tickets onsite during this period) **From reservation to entry, it's a simple 2-step process!** 1: After booking on Rakuten Travel Experiences, an e-voucher will be sent to your registered e-mail address. 2: Exchange the voucher for an admission ticket on the day of your visit. On arrival at the facility, visit the entrance counter and click the link in the voucher e-mail sent to you at the time of booking. Then, click the "Use" button and show the screen to the staff (please ensure that your phone can connect to the internet before your visit).