Tanaka Shuzo Kikkogura Brewery Viewing
Tanaka Shuzo Kikkogura Brewery Viewing (Otaru, Hokkaido) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: No reservation needed. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: Free.
At Otaru's Tanaka Shuzo Kikkogura, which brews all year, you can view the koji room and tanks through glass and taste afterwards.
How to visit
- Location
- Otaru, Hokkaido
- Address
- 北海道小樽市色内3丁目2-5
- Booking
- No reservation needed
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- Free
Good to know
- Open 9:05-17:30 every day; the visit takes 10 to 15 minutes.
- Groups of 10 or more and charter coaches must book through the form or by phone (0134-21-2390).
- There are days and hours with no brewing work, when the process cannot be seen.
- Drivers and under-20s cannot taste.
- The page says visits are currently self-guided because of infection-control measures.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Tanaka Shuzo Kikkogura Brewery Viewing?
No reservation is needed.
Is guidance in English available at Tanaka Shuzo Kikkogura Brewery Viewing?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Tanaka Shuzo Kikkogura Brewery Viewing cost?
Fee: Free.
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
Sources
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