Kinryō-no-Sato Sake Museum


This sake museum, located along the main approach to the shrine, is in the old premises of a brewery that has owned the building since 1789. There's an English leaflet explaining the sake-making process, but sadly, the sake-tasting component is no longer offered. Look for the sake barrels outside and admire the magnificent camphor tree dominating the grounds.


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