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Wine · Ushiku, Ibaraki

Ushiku Chateau (Kamiya Denbei Memorial Hall)

Ushiku Chateau (Kamiya Denbei Memorial Hall) (Ushiku, Ibaraki) is a place to visit for wine. Booking: Check the official site. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: Free.

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The site of Japan's first full-scale winery, built in the Meiji era. The Kamiya Denbei Memorial Hall displays large casks, winemaking equipment and an underground cellar, free of charge.

Main building of Ushiku Chateau

Ushiku Chateau (Ushiku, Ibaraki)

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

How to visit

Location
Ushiku, Ibaraki
Address
茨城県牛久市中央3-20-1
Booking
Check the official site
Guidance in English
Check the official site
Fee
Free

Good to know

  • Open 10:00-16:00, no regular closing days (except year-end/New Year and temporary closures).
  • The memorial hall shows large casks on the first floor, equipment and photos on the second, and a cellar with casks in the basement.
  • The Oenon Museum is temporarily closed.
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Photos

Exterior of the Kamiya Denbei Memorial Hall

Kamiya Denbei Memorial Hall, Ushiku Chateau (Ushiku, Ibaraki)

Photo: Asturio Cantabrio / CC BY-SA 4.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped
Basement exhibition room of the Kamiya Denbei Memorial Hall

Kamiya Denbei Memorial Hall, Ushiku Chateau (Ushiku, Ibaraki)

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

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book a visit to Ushiku Chateau (Kamiya Denbei Memorial Hall)?

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

Is guidance in English available at Ushiku Chateau (Kamiya Denbei Memorial Hall)?

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

How much does a visit to Ushiku Chateau (Kamiya Denbei Memorial Hall) 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

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Checked 2026-10-27

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