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Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewery Museum (Xross SAKE PALE ALE)

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewery Museum (Xross SAKE PALE ALE) (Higashinada Ward, Kobe, Hyogo) is a place to visit for beer. Booking: No reservation needed. Guidance in English: Available.

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The Kiku-Masamune sake brewery museum. Since April 2026 it has sold the sake-yeast craft beer (happoshu) Xross SAKE PALE ALE only at the museum and in its online shop.

How to visit

Location
Higashinada Ward, Kobe, Hyogo
Address
兵庫県神戸市東灘区魚崎西町1-9-1
Booking
No reservation needed
Guidance in English
Available
Fee
Check the official site for the fee

Good to know

  • Open 9:30-16:30, closed Tuesdays and over the New Year holidays. No reservation for fewer than 10 people (self-guided); groups of 10 or more must reserve.
  • The official site is available in English, Chinese and Korean. The admission fee is not confirmed.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book a visit to Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewery Museum (Xross SAKE PALE ALE)?

No reservation is needed.

Is guidance in English available at Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewery Museum (Xross SAKE PALE ALE)?

Yes, guidance in English is available.

How much does a visit to Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewery Museum (Xross SAKE PALE ALE) 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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