Hakkaisan Brewery (Daini Kowa Kura & Snow Cellar)
Hakkaisan Brewery (Daini Kowa Kura & Snow Cellar) (Minamiuonuma, Niigata) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site.
A special tour of the Daini Kowa Kura brewery, normally closed to the public, followed by the Hakkaisan Snow Cellar that stores sake using cold air from snow.
Hakkaisan Brewery (Minamiuonuma, Niigata)
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- Location
- Minamiuonuma, Niigata
- Address
- 新潟県南魚沼市長森1051
- Booking
- Reservation required
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- Check the official site for the fee
Good to know
- Book via the official online reservation page; dates and times are listed there.
- The Uonuma no Sato page lists the snow-cellar tour as paid, with advance web booking or first-come purchase on the day.
- Fee, duration, tasting and closing days could not be confirmed from the page text.
- The site notes that drinking is for ages 20 and over and that drunk driving is prohibited by law.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Hakkaisan Brewery (Daini Kowa Kura & Snow Cellar)?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Is guidance in English available at Hakkaisan Brewery (Daini Kowa Kura & Snow Cellar)?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Hakkaisan Brewery (Daini Kowa Kura & Snow Cellar) cost?
We could not confirm the fee. Please check the official site.
Can I take part in a tasting if I'm driving?
The legal drinking age in Japan is 20. If you are driving you cannot taste. Use public transport or a taxi, or let someone who is not drinking drive.
Information sources
Information checked against official sources, such as the facility's website.
Checked 2026-10-27
Sources
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