Otokoyama Sake Brewing Museum
4.2
(3.0k)This museum, housed in a former brewhouse, details the history and methods of sake-making, with artifacts dating back to 1670. You can explore exhibits on historical brewing processes and see a collection of regional and international sake awards. The facility also offers free sake tastings.
Address
7-chōme-1-33 Nagayama 2 Jō, Asahikawa, Hokkaido 079-8412, Japan
Opening Hours
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Thu)
Phone
+81 166-76-5548
Worth it?
Worth it if you're interested in a deep dive into sake production and history, especially with the free tastings
Skip if you're not keen on museums or sake
Location
7-chōme-1-33 Nagayama 2 Jō, Asahikawa, Hokkaido 079-8412, Japan
Highlights
The museum features an audio-visual presentation available in multiple languages, including English, to explain the brewing process.
You can see a display showing the 22-woodblock process used to create historical Japanese prints featuring the company's brand.
Free-flowing spring water, sourced from the surrounding mountains, is available for visitors to refill their bottles.
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Who it's for
Sake enthusiasts will appreciate the detailed history and tasting opportunities, while families can enjoy the playground and indoor kids' space.
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Know before you go
While the museum is free, there's a token machine for more extensive sake tastings at an affordable price.
You can bring your own container to collect the free spring water, though there's a limit per group.
Reviews
4.2
Very good
5 ReviewsVisitors consistently praise the free museum and sake tastings, highlighting the delicious spring water available for refills and the variety of sake and soft-serve ice cream for sale. The facility is also noted as family-friendly due to its playground and indoor kids' space.
Fun facts
The brewery has been portrayed in Japanese woodblock prints (ukiyo-e) from the Edo period.
