Chitosetsuru Sake Museum: Sapporo's Liquid Legacy
Explore Sapporo's sake heritage at Chitosetsuru Sake Museum: tastings, history, and regional flavors await!
Discover the history and flavors of sake at the Chitosetsuru Sake Museum, Sapporo's only sake brewery. Sample regional specialties, learn about traditional brewing, and enjoy sake-infused treats in a serene setting near the Sosei River.
A brief summary to Chitosetsuru Sake Museum
- 5 Chome-2 Minami 3 Johigashi, Sapporo, 5 Chome Minami 3 Johigashi, Chuo Ward, Hokkaido, 060-0053, JP
- +8111-221-7570
- Visit website
- Monday 10 am-6 pm
- Tuesday 10 am-6 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-6 pm
- Thursday 10 am-6 pm
- Friday 10 am-6 pm
- Saturday 10 am-6 pm
- Sunday 10 am-6 pm
Local tips
- Sample the different sake varieties to discover your favorite, including ginjo, junmai, and honjozo.
- Try the sake kasu ice cream for a unique treat.
- Visit the shop for brewery-exclusive sake and souvenirs.
- Take a sip of the fresh groundwater used in the sake brewing process.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Bus Center-mae Station on the Subway Tozai Line, take Exit 9 and walk south for about 5 minutes. Subway fare is approximately ¥200-360 depending on the distance. Alternatively, from Odori Station, it's about an 18-minute walk.
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available throughout Sapporo. A short taxi ride from Sapporo Station or Susukino to the museum will cost approximately ¥670 for the first 1.463 km, with additional charges of ¥80 for every 276 meters. Note that fares may increase by 20% during late-night hours (10 PM to 5 AM).
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Walking
The Chitosetsuru Sake Museum is located approximately 10 minutes east of Odori Park. From the park, walk east along Minami 3-jo street. The museum will be on your left, near the Sosei River.
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