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Kirinzan Sake Brewery

Kirinzan Sake Brewery

麒麟山酒造

Niigata · Chubu

Kirinzan Sake Brewery is renowned for its traditional sake brewing methods and high-quality products. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the brewery, learning about the sake-making process and tasting various types of sake.

Why it's hidden

Many travelers focus on larger cities and miss this authentic sake experience in the countryside.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.3· 69 reviews
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Sat–Sun Closed

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Website
kirinzan.co.jp

Today

Sun closed

Stored weekly hours

Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Sat–Sun Closed

How to get there

From Nagoya Station · ~6h 22m by car

Tags

sake

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