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Yamanashi Meijo (Shichiken)

Yamanashi Meijo (Shichiken) (Hokuto, Yamanashi) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: 300 yen per facility (age 13 and over). Free for age 12 and under..

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The Shichiken sake brewery in the Daigahara post town on the Koshu Kaido. Staff-led tours cover Anzaisho, the room where Emperor Meiji stayed, and Denso-gura, which displays the Kitahara family’s art and documents.

The entrance of the Shichiken sake brewery

Yamanashi Meijo Shichiken (Hokuto, Yamanashi)

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

How to visit

Location
Hokuto, Yamanashi
Address
山梨県北杜市白州町台ケ原2283
Booking
Reservation required
Guidance in English
Check the official site
Fee
300 yen per facility (age 13 and over). Free for age 12 and under.

Good to know

  • Reservation required by 16:00 the day before. Capacity is 15 per facility.
  • Anzaisho tours depart at 10:30, 13:30 and 14:30; Denso-gura tours at 10:00, 11:00, 14:00 and 15:00. The Denso-gura exhibition changes every three months.
  • These are tours of historic buildings and exhibits, not of the brewing process. The shop Sake Shop Onakaya offers tasting of sake including unpasteurized (9:00-17:00, tasting until 16:30).
  • Closed 31 December to 3 January. Duration, handling of drivers and minors, and English guiding were not stated. The page notes in English that drunk driving and underage drinking are prohibited by law.
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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book a visit to Yamanashi Meijo (Shichiken)?

Yes, a reservation is required.

Is guidance in English available at Yamanashi Meijo (Shichiken)?

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

How much does a visit to Yamanashi Meijo (Shichiken) cost?

Fee: 300 yen per facility (age 13 and over). Free for age 12 and under..

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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