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Zuiyo no Mori (Masu-daigura and Tohi Taisho-gura)

Zuiyo no Mori (Masu-daigura and Tohi Taisho-gura) (Kumamoto, Kumamoto) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: Check the official site. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: Masu-daigura and Tohi Taisho-gura: free entry.

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A group of visitor facilities run by Zuiyo in Kawashiri, Kumamoto. Masu-daigura is a free-entry experience hub, and Tohi Taisho-gura is a shop with tasting. The sake brewery museum opens by reservation only.

How to visit

Location
Kumamoto, Kumamoto
Address
熊本県熊本市南区川尻4丁目6-62
Booking
Check the official site
Guidance in English
Check the official site
Fee
Masu-daigura and Tohi Taisho-gura: free entry

Good to know

  • Masu-daigura is open Thursday to Monday, 10:00-17:00, and closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and 30 Dec-3 Jan.
  • Tohi Taisho-gura is open 10:00-17:00 and closed every Monday (the following Tuesday if Monday is a holiday) and at year end and New Year. Tasting of products is offered on a rolling basis.
  • The sake brewery museum is open Monday to Friday 10:00-16:00 by reservation only.
  • Tasting is strictly refused for visitors who drive.
  • The retrieved text does not say whether Masu-daigura needs a reservation or offers guided tours. The visit described here is a facility visit, not necessarily a tour of the brewing floor.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book a visit to Zuiyo no Mori (Masu-daigura and Tohi Taisho-gura)?

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

Is guidance in English available at Zuiyo no Mori (Masu-daigura and Tohi Taisho-gura)?

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

How much does a visit to Zuiyo no Mori (Masu-daigura and Tohi Taisho-gura) cost?

Fee: Masu-daigura and Tohi Taisho-gura: free entry.

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

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