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Nishioka Honten (Hananoi)

Nishioka Honten (Hananoi) (Sakuragawa, Ibaraki) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: Reservation recommended. Guidance in English: Check the official site.

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A brewery in Makabe where staff guide visitors through the brewery and explain its sake-making culture and techniques.

Exterior of the Nishioka Honten brewery

Nishioka Honten (Sakuragawa, Ibaraki)

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

How to visit

Location
Sakuragawa, Ibaraki
Address
茨城県桜川市真壁町田6-1
Booking
Reservation recommended
Guidance in English
Check the official site
Fee
Check the official site for the fee

Good to know

  • Tours are basically by prior reservation, but may be possible without one; ask the staff.
  • About 30 minutes.
  • Tours may be declined during the production period (November to March).

Photos

Buildings of Nishioka Honten

Nishioka Honten (Sakuragawa, Ibaraki)

Photo: Asturio Cantabrio / CC BY-SA 4.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped
Nishioka Honten, brewery of Hananoi sake

Nishioka Honten (Sakuragawa, Ibaraki)

Photo: Yuizyrocham / CC BY-SA 3.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book a visit to Nishioka Honten (Hananoi)?

A reservation is recommended.

Is guidance in English available at Nishioka Honten (Hananoi)?

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

How much does a visit to Nishioka Honten (Hananoi) 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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