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Hyogo Prefecture · Japan
Explore the process of making Hakutsuru sake with 3 types of sake tasting. You can also enjoy tax-free shopping at the shop.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:29
Welcome to the Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum, a place that serves as a profound testament to the industrial and cultural heritage of the Nada district. As we stand here, it is essential to understand that you are not merely…
Listen in the app2The Pulley System and the Art of Lifting2:14
As we begin our tour, your eyes are likely drawn upward toward the rafters. You will notice a sophisticated system of wooden pulleys and thick hemp ropes suspended from the ceiling. …
Listen in the app3The Steaming Room and Thermal Control2:16
Step into this area where the primary focus is the steaming of the rice. In the traditional brewing process, steaming was a critical juncture. …
Listen in the app4The Koji Muro: The Sacred Laboratory2:04
We now approach one of the most significant spaces in any brewery: the Koji Muro, or Koji room. Notice that this area is more enclosed, often constructed with thick cedar wood to maintain a stable, high temperature and humidity…
Listen in the app5The Fermentation Vats and the Scale of Production2:04
Entering this gallery, the sheer scale of the operation becomes apparent. You are surrounded by massive wooden fermentation vats, or Oke. …
Listen in the app6The Pressing Area and the Birth of Clear Sake1:58
After the fermentation is complete, the resulting mixture is a thick, milky liquid. To become the clear sake we recognize today, it must be pressed. …
Listen in the app7Culture and Ceremony: The Social Life of Sake2:03
As we move toward the latter part of our tour, we see displays dedicated to the cultural impact of sake beyond the brewery walls. Sake in Japan is more than just an alcoholic beverage; it is a sacred element used to facilitate…
Listen in the app8Closing1:55
As we conclude our walk through the Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum, I hope you carry with you a deeper appreciation for the complex intersection of nature, science, and human dedication that defines Japanese sake. We have seen how…
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What is Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum?
Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum is a place in Hyogo Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Hyogo Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 17 min 03 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.7101, 135.2617 |
| Last updated |