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

Nishioka Honten (Sakuragawa, Ibaraki)
Photo: Asturio Cantabrio / CC BY-SA 4.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and croppedHow 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

Nishioka Honten (Sakuragawa, Ibaraki)
Photo: Asturio Cantabrio / CC BY-SA 4.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped
Nishioka Honten (Sakuragawa, Ibaraki)
Photo: Yuizyrocham / CC BY-SA 3.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and croppedFrequently 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
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