Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewery Museum

Devoted to dry sake. Learn about the origins of sake brewing and experience the history of Nada with all your senses in this museum.

Kiku-Masamune is a refined sake, and this is a museum of Kiku-Masamune sake-making located on the site of its maker’s brewery. It is an important location, where the history and tradition of 350 years of sake brewing are passed on to the present day. Entry is free, making it easy to drop in when sightseeing around Kobe.

The Sake Brewing Exhibit Room displays rows of Nada sake-making equipment that was once in actual use, all of which is designated as important tangible folk cultural property by the government. Experience the historic way of making Japanese sake for yourself through traditional equipment, including huge sake barrels and koshiki tubs used to steam rice.

After looking around, head to the area where you can try various types of Kiku-Masamune sake, including pure, unblended sake. Their well-loved Sake Brewery Soft Ice Cream is so popular that it sells out! In the adjacent shop, you’ll find a plentiful array of limited products from this classic brand that you can only enjoy here. There’s even sakamanju (steamed buns) made using junmai ginjo sake—perfect for souvenirs.

Area

Basic information

Zip code: 〒658-0026　
Address: 1-9-1 Uozakinishi-machi, Higashinada-ku Kobe-shi 兵庫県
Telephone Number: 078-854-1029
Opening times: 9:30–16:30
*Closing time may change on the last day of the year
Closed: Year-end/New year
Fees: Free
Access (car): Very close to the Uozakihama entrance/exit on the Hanshin Expressway Wangan Route
(Visitors who are driving may not try the alcohol)
Access (public transport): A very short walk from the Rokko Liner Minami Uozaki Station
Approx. 10 mins’ walk from Hanshin Uozaki Station
Parking: Regular cars: approx. 5–10; Buses: approx. 5
*You must make a reservation if you are arriving by bus
*Buses with a reservation take priority, so you may not be able to access the brewery museum in a regular car.
Notes: *Group tours of 10 or more people must be booked on the brewery museum's official website