Kuratanbokan Sake Museum (Tohoku Meijo, Hatsumago)
Kuratanbokan Sake Museum (Tohoku Meijo, Hatsumago) (Sakata, Yamagata) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: Check the official site. Guidance in English: Check the official site.
A sake museum with a gallery on the brewing process in photos and panels, plus a tasting corner for seasonal and museum-only sakes.
How to visit
- Location
- Sakata, Yamagata
- Address
- 山形県酒田市十里塚字村東山125-3
- Booking
- Check the official site
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- Check the official site for the fee
Good to know
- Open 10:00-16:30, free admission, closed Mondays. Phone 0234-31-2320.
- The tasting corner lets you compare seasonal and museum-only sakes. Tasting price and handling of drivers are not stated.
- The official top page carried a notice of a temporary closure on October 20.
- Whether the brewery itself can be toured is not stated. Reservation and English support are not stated.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Kuratanbokan Sake Museum (Tohoku Meijo, Hatsumago)?
We could not confirm whether a reservation is needed. Please check the official site.
Is guidance in English available at Kuratanbokan Sake Museum (Tohoku Meijo, Hatsumago)?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Kuratanbokan Sake Museum (Tohoku Meijo, Hatsumago) 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
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