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Sake · Kure, Hiroshima

Sempuku (Miyake Honten)

Sempuku (Miyake Honten) (Kure, Hiroshima) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: Bottling plant tour: adults 1,100 yen, under 20 550 yen, preschoolers free. Whisky distillery tour: 3,300 yen (tax incl.).

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Tour the bottling plant and taste sake. A separate programme visits the Setouchi Distillery whisky distillery.

Exterior of Miyake Honten (Sempuku)

Sempuku, Miyake Honten (Kure, Hiroshima)

Photo: Taisyo / CC BY 3.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped

How to visit

Location
Kure, Hiroshima
Address
広島県呉市本通7-9-10
Booking
Reservation required
Guidance in English
Check the official site
Fee
Bottling plant tour: adults 1,100 yen, under 20 550 yen, preschoolers free. Whisky distillery tour: 3,300 yen (tax incl.)

Good to know

  • The bottling plant tour is weekdays at 14:00 only, about 60 minutes, up to 6 people. Book by phone (0823-22-3838, weekdays 9:00 to 16:30) at least 2 days ahead. For Monday tours, the deadline is the preceding Thursday.
  • Not held on weekends, holidays, Obon, New Year or Golden Week.
  • The whisky tour is held on irregular Fridays, 10:30 to 11:30, for ages 20 and over.
  • Under-20s and drivers cannot taste.
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Red-brick chimneys at Miyake Honten

Sempuku, Miyake Honten (Kure, Hiroshima)

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

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book a visit to Sempuku (Miyake Honten)?

Yes, a reservation is required.

Is guidance in English available at Sempuku (Miyake Honten)?

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

How much does a visit to Sempuku (Miyake Honten) cost?

Fee: Bottling plant tour: adults 1,100 yen, under 20 550 yen, preschoolers free. Whisky distillery tour: 3,300 yen (tax incl.).

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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