Zaima Sakaba
Zaima Sakaba (Tsuwano, Shimane) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site.
A Tsuwano brewery dating from the Edo period. Its museum in a 200-year-old brewery displays brewing equipment used up to the mid-Showa era.
Zaima Sakaba (Tsuwano, Shimane)
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- Location
- Tsuwano, Shimane
- Address
- 島根県鹿足郡津和野町中座ロ34
- Booking
- Reservation required
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- Check the official site for the fee
Good to know
- The official site says tours are accepted at any time; the Shimane Sake Brewers Association page says reservation is required.
- The brewery museum is open daily, 9:00 to 16:00. Contact: 0856-72-0039.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Zaima Sakaba?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Is guidance in English available at Zaima Sakaba?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Zaima Sakaba 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
Sources
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