Discover the Art of Sake at Kitagawa Honke

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from central Settsu, take Route 2 (国道2号) towards Osaka. Continue on Route 2 until you reach the junction with Route 171, then take a left onto Route 171. Follow Route 171 until you reach the city of Kyoto. Once in Kyoto, look for signs directing you to Fushimi Ward. The destination, Kitagawa Honke, is located at 370-6 Murakamicho in Fushimi Ward. Parking is available nearby, but be aware that some areas may require a small fee.

• Public Transportation (Train)

  From Settsu, head to the nearest train station, Settsu-Motoyama Station. Take the Hankyu Takarazuka Line to Umeda Station. From Umeda, transfer to the JR Kyoto Line and take the train to Kyoto Station. At Kyoto Station, switch to the JR Nara Line and travel to Inari Station, which is the closest station to Kitagawa Honke. Upon exiting Inari Station, it’s about a 15-minute walk to the brewery. Follow the signs towards Fushimi Ward and look for Murakamicho street.

• Public Transportation (Bus)

  From Settsu, you can take a local bus to Fushimi Ward. Check the local bus schedule for routes heading to Fushimi. Once you arrive at a stop in Fushimi Ward, you can either walk or take a short taxi ride to Kitagawa Honke at 370-6 Murakamicho. Ensure you have some cash for the bus fare, which typically costs around 200 yen.