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Kinryo-no-Sato Sake Museum (Nishino Kinryo)

Kinryo-no-Sato Sake Museum (Nishino Kinryo) (Kotohira, Kagawa) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: No reservation needed. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: General admission is free. The official page also lists JPY 260 and JPY 210 for groups of 30 or more, without explaining when each applies. Groups should confirm in advance..

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A museum in a white-walled brewery at the Konpira approach, with sake-making tools and exhibits, and a tasting opportunity.

Exterior of the Nishino Kinryo brewery buildings

Kinryo-no-Sato (Kotohira, Kagawa)

Photo: Asturio Cantabrio / CC BY-SA 4.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped

How to visit

Location
Kotohira, Kagawa
Address
香川県仲多度郡琴平町623番地
Booking
No reservation needed
Guidance in English
Check the official site
Fee
General admission is free. The official page also lists JPY 260 and JPY 210 for groups of 30 or more, without explaining when each applies. Groups should confirm in advance.

Good to know

  • Open daily. Weekdays 9:00-16:30 (last entry 16:00); weekends/holidays 9:00-17:30 (last entry 17:00)
  • Groups are asked to reserve. Tel 0877-73-4133
  • This is a museum visit, not a brewing-line tour. A tasting opportunity is mentioned, but terms are not stated
  • The official page has English text

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book a visit to Kinryo-no-Sato Sake Museum (Nishino Kinryo)?

No reservation is needed.

Is guidance in English available at Kinryo-no-Sato Sake Museum (Nishino Kinryo)?

We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.

How much does a visit to Kinryo-no-Sato Sake Museum (Nishino Kinryo) cost?

Fee: General admission is free. The official page also lists JPY 260 and JPY 210 for groups of 30 or more, without explaining when each applies. Groups should confirm in advance..

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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