Why You Should Visit
Hakutsuru Sake Brewing's annual open day welcomes visitors to two venues: the headquarters/Sake Museum side and the production factory side. Enjoy factory tours, lucky bags, paid tastings, food stalls, and stage performances. New this year: frozen sake using 'Hakutsuru Blanc' (popular at Expo 2025 Osaka) and Kobe Wine. Fresh vegetables from local Kobe farmers, paper-making workshops for kids, and a family lawn area make it fun for all ages.
Essentials
- location
- Hakutsuru Sake Brewing Co., Ltd. (Headquarters & Sake Museum / Production Factory)
- period
- May 23, 2026 (Sat)
- Time
- 9:30–16:00 ※Tasting tickets sold until 15:00
- cost
- Free admission / Tasting ticket ¥500 each (set of 6) / Lucky bag ¥2,000
- access
- Train: About 5 min walk from Hanshin Sumiyoshi Station
Train: About 10 min walk from Hanshin Mikage Station
Train: About 15 min walk from JR Sumiyoshi Station
Train: About 12 min walk from Rokko Liner Uozaki Station
※No parking available. Public transportation is recommended - NOTE
- 【HQ & Sake Museum side】
- Factory tours: 10:00–15:00 (every 20 min, self-guided, entry may be limited)
- Lucky bags: From 9:30 / 600 sets limited / ¥2,000 (1 per person)
- Local Kobe vegetable sales by Koike Nouen, Ozaki Nouen, Oshi Vegetable
- Kids: Paper-making workshop, festival games, family lawn (alcohol prohibited)
【Production Factory side】
- Paid tastings (¥500/ticket, set of 6, sold until 15:00)
- Sake: Taredaleguchi, Hakutsuru Shoun Junmai Ginjo Hakutsurunishiki, Hakutsuru Blanc, Frozen Sake, etc.
- Others: Kobe Wine, BLUE MOON, ZIMA CAN, Sake Highball, Kobe Cabernet Sauvignon Juice
【Stage】
- 10:30 Taru-maki Show
- 12:00 Sake brewing song
- 13:00 Sake Nabeibeizu band
- 14:30 Funk band aco106
【Notes】
- No parking / No cars
- Food & drinks may sell out
- No pets (except service dogs)
- No outside food, tarps, chairs, or leisure sheets
- Covered dining space available for rainy weather
- Online-only 'Fukubako Smile BOX' (¥5,740, 66 sets) is also planned
FAQ
Is there an admission fee?
Admission is free! Paid tasting tickets (¥500 each) are available for purchase on the day.
Do I need to make a reservation?
No reservation needed! That said, entry may be restricted during peak congestion.
Is parking available?
No parking is available. Visitors are encouraged to use public transport. The nearest station is Hanshin Sumiyoshi (about a 5-min walk).
Will the event be held in rainy weather?
The event goes ahead rain or shine — there's a covered eating area to keep you dry. Note that the lawn area is off-limits during rainy weather.
Are there activities for children?
Kids can enjoy papermaking (using recycled sake packs), super ball scooping, yo-yo fishing, and more. There's also a family-only lawn area planned (in collaboration with Logos).
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