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Shimane Winery Wine Brewing Hall

Shimane Winery Wine Brewing Hall (Izumo, Shimane) is a place to visit for wine. Booking: No reservation needed. Guidance in English: Check the official site.

Wine
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A winery near Izumo Grand Shrine where you can see the wine-making process, including tanks and the bottling line, free of charge. The attached shop offers about ten wines for free tasting.

Exterior of Shimane Winery

Shimane Winery (Izumo, Shimane)

Photo: Nesnad / CC BY 4.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped

How to visit

Location
Izumo, Shimane
Address
島根県出雲市大社町菱根264-2
Booking
No reservation needed
Guidance in English
Check the official site
Fee
Check the official site for the fee

Good to know

  • No reservation is needed for the factory tour; you can look around freely during opening hours (official FAQ).
  • Tour hours are 10:00-16:30 (opening-status notice dated 26 Jan 2026). The Wine Brewing Hall page says it is open year-round. The winery notes that hours change from time to time and asks visitors to check its opening-status page.
  • Free tasting covers about ten items, and grape drink is available for children and those who avoid alcohol. The site states that drinking is for those 20 and over and that drunk driving is prohibited by law.
  • Areas other than the factory tour route are barrier-free (official FAQ).

Photos

Shimane Winery building

Shimane Winery (Izumo, Shimane)

Photo: 江戸村のとくぞう (Edomura no Tokuzo) / CC BY-SA 4.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book a visit to Shimane Winery Wine Brewing Hall?

No reservation is needed.

Is guidance in English available at Shimane Winery Wine Brewing Hall?

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

How much does a visit to Shimane Winery Wine Brewing Hall 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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