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Sake Museum (Hakushika Memorial Museum of Sake)

Sake Museum (Hakushika Memorial Museum of Sake) (Nishinomiya, Hyogo) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: No reservation needed. Guidance in English: Available. Fee: Adults JPY 500 (combined ticket for both halls); JPY 300 when only the Sakagura-kan is open. The guided tour costs an extra JPY 2,000 per session..

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A sake museum in Nishinomiya. The Sakagura-kan, a wooden brewery built in 1869, and a memorial hall cover the history and process of sake brewing.

Exterior of the Hakushika Memorial Museum of Sake

Sake Museum, Hakushika Memorial Museum (Nishinomiya, Hyogo)

Photo: 663highland / CC BY 2.5 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped

How to visit

Location
Nishinomiya, Hyogo
Address
兵庫県西宮市鞍掛町8-21
Booking
No reservation needed
Guidance in English
Available
Fee
Adults JPY 500 (combined ticket for both halls); JPY 300 when only the Sakagura-kan is open. The guided tour costs an extra JPY 2,000 per session.

Good to know

  • Open 10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed Tuesdays (the next day if a holiday, or after the holiday period when applicable), the New Year period and the summer break.
  • Individuals can visit freely without booking. Groups of 20 or more, bus parking and guided tours require a booking form.
  • The paid guided tour of the Sakagura-kan lasts about 40 minutes for up to 20 people. They confirm availability around one month before your visit. It is not held July-September because of the heat.
  • Depending on the date, the guided tour may be available in English; ask in the remarks field of the booking form. An English pamphlet is available.
  • The memorial hall closes for exhibition changes; only the Sakagura-kan is open then.
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Photos

The Hakushika Memorial Museum building

Sake Museum, Hakushika Memorial Museum (Nishinomiya, Hyogo)

Photo: 663highland / CC BY 2.5 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped
Another view of the Hakushika Memorial Museum

Sake Museum, Hakushika Memorial Museum (Nishinomiya, Hyogo)

Photo: 663highland / CC BY 2.5 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book a visit to Sake Museum (Hakushika Memorial Museum of Sake)?

No reservation is needed.

Is guidance in English available at Sake Museum (Hakushika Memorial Museum of Sake)?

Yes, guidance in English is available.

How much does a visit to Sake Museum (Hakushika Memorial Museum of Sake) cost?

Fee: Adults JPY 500 (combined ticket for both halls); JPY 300 when only the Sakagura-kan is open. The guided tour costs an extra JPY 2,000 per session..

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

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Checked 2026-10-27

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