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Suzuki Shuzo Sake Brewery Museum

Suzuki Shuzo Sake Brewery Museum (Iwatsuki, Saitama, Saitama) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: Check the official site. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: Adults 100 yen, university/high school students 50 yen, junior high and younger free (incl. tax).

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A museum attached to a brewery founded in 1871, displaying old sake-making tools and historical materials, with a video corner, tasting corner and shop.

Exterior of the Suzuki Shuzo Sake Brewery Museum

Suzuki Shuzo Sake Brewery Museum (Iwatsuki, Saitama)

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

How to visit

Location
Iwatsuki, Saitama, Saitama
Address
埼玉県さいたま市岩槻区本町4-8-24
Booking
Check the official site
Guidance in English
Check the official site
Fee
Adults 100 yen, university/high school students 50 yen, junior high and younger free (incl. tax)

Good to know

  • Open 10:00-17:00; closed Mondays, year-end/New Year and temporary closures.
  • The route is museum, video, then shop. The building is not barrier-free.
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Photos

Wooden brewery building and brewing tank of Suzuki Shuzo

Suzuki Shuzo (Iwatsuki, Saitama)

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

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book a visit to Suzuki Shuzo Sake Brewery Museum?

We could not confirm whether a reservation is needed. Please check the official site.

Is guidance in English available at Suzuki Shuzo Sake Brewery Museum?

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

How much does a visit to Suzuki Shuzo Sake Brewery Museum cost?

Fee: Adults 100 yen, university/high school students 50 yen, junior high and younger free (incl. tax).

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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