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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.
Plan your visit
A brief summary to Chitosetsuru Sake Museum
Opening times, essentials, and a few local tips gathered into one calmer, easier-to-scan planning section.
Plan your visit
5 Chome-2 Minami 3 Johigashi, Sapporo, 5 Chome Minami 3 Johigashi, Chuo Ward, Hokkaido, 060-0053, JP
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
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Getting There
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.
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).
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.
Local tips
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Sample the different sake varieties to discover your favorite, including ginjo, junmai, and honjozo.
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Try the sake kasu ice cream for a unique treat.
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Visit the shop for brewery-exclusive sake and souvenirs.
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Take a sip of the fresh groundwater used in the sake brewing process.
Discover more about Chitosetsuru Sake Museum
The Chitosetsuru Sake Museum, located next to the Chitosetsuru Brewery, offers a glimpse into Sapporo's sake brewing heritage. Established in 1872 as Shibata Shuzoten, it was the first sake brewery in Sapporo. In 1928, it became Nippon Seishu K.K. and adopted the brand name "Chitosetsuru".
The museum showcases the history of sake production with displays of traditional tools, old bottles and labels, and posters. Visitors can sample the fresh groundwater used in the sake-making process, sourced from the Jozankei area. The museum also offers sake tastings, including seasonal and regional specialties, and a shop to purchase exclusive sake. For those who prefer non-alcoholic options, there's sake kasu ice cream and other sweets.
Located a little east of downtown Sapporo near the Toyohira River, the museum provides a relaxed atmosphere to learn about sake brewing.
A brief summary to Chitosetsuru Sake Museum
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