Karashima Kokuunokura (Sanwa Shurui)
Karashima Kokuunokura (Sanwa Shurui) (Usa, Oita) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: Check the official site. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: Free.
At Sanwa Shurui’s Karashima Kokuunokura, visitors can enter the sake brewing area to learn about production. The free brewery tour is offered on weekdays for two groups per day.
How to visit
- Location
- Usa, Oita
- Address
- 大分県宇佐市辛島4-3
- Booking
- Check the official site
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- Free
Good to know
- Weekdays only, 2 groups a day (up to 5 people, junior high school age or older): 10:30-11:00 or 14:30-15:00, about 30 minutes.
- Applications are accepted by phone at 0978-32-1432, 10:00–17:00, including weekends and public holidays. The supplied text does not explicitly state whether advance booking is mandatory.
- Avoid natto, kimchi, yogurt etc. on the day before and the day, and avoid perfume and strongly scented products.
- Facility open 10:00-17:00, closed Wednesdays (open if a holiday), Obon and New Year. No tasting for drivers and under-20s.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Karashima Kokuunokura (Sanwa Shurui)?
We could not confirm whether a reservation is needed. Please check the official site.
Is guidance in English available at Karashima Kokuunokura (Sanwa Shurui)?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Karashima Kokuunokura (Sanwa Shurui) cost?
Fee: Free.
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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