Kiuchi Brewery
Sadamu Saito
The history of the world-famous Kiuchi Brewery dates back to 1823, when its sake "KIKUSAKARI" was first brewed. Today, Kiuchi Brewery produces premium sake, including daiginjo and sparkling sake, the internationally acclaimed Hitachino Nest Beer, and Hinomaru Whisky, crafted from Japanese barley and rice. Visitors can purchase a variety of sake, beer, and whisky and enjoy tastings in the historic atmosphere of the brewery.
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More Information about Kiuchi Brewery
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Street address
- 1257 Konosu, Naka City
About IBARAKI
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Access
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- About 10 minutes on foot from JR Hitachikonosu Station
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Opening Hours
- 10:00 AM-6:30 PM
*The sake tasting area: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
*The brewery’s restaurant "Kura+Soba Nakaya": 11:00 AM-3:00 PM (Sat, Sun & Holidays: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM, 5:30 PM-8:00 PM)
*Restaurant OMOYA: 12:00 PM- / 6:00 PM- (time slots by reservation)
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Closed
- The brewery’s restaurant "Kura+Soba Nakaya" and Restaurant OMOYA are closed on Tuesdays
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Website
- https://kiuchibrewery.co.jp/en/
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Best season
- All year
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Point
- At "Kura + Soba Nakaya," the brewery's restaurant, guests can savor handcrafted soba noodles accompanied by carefully selected sake. For a more refined dining experience, "Restaurant OMOYA" offers an exclusive reservation-only course menu featuring pairings with rare limited-edition sake and Hinomaru Whisky.
update: Oct.28.2026
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