Kiku-Masamune Shuzo Kinenkan
Hyogo Prefecture · Japan
Experience Kiku-masamune's passion for the tradition of sake brewing, which has been passed down for over 350 years. The museum also has a large collection of sake cups, and you can enjoy tasting 2 different sake varieties.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:15
Welcome back to the Kiku Masamune Shuzo Kinenkan. In this second exploration of this storied location, we will shift our focus toward the architectural and historical artifacts that survived the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake. …
Listen in the app2The Master Cooper's Workshop2:03
We begin our detailed walk in the Meister Factory, a specialized workshop where the traditional art of cedar barrel making is preserved. The interaction between sake and wood is one of the most fascinating aspects of Kiku…
Listen in the app3The Rice Polishing Gallery2:01
Moving into the interior galleries, we encounter the machinery and history of rice polishing. To understand the quality of Kiku Masamune, one must understand the rice. …
Listen in the app4The Toji's Inner Sanctum1:55
We now enter a space dedicated to the Toji, the master brewer who oversaw every aspect of the brewery's life. The Toji was more than a manager; he was a master microbiologist, a leader of men, and a spiritual guide. …
Listen in the app5The Architecture of the Oke-beya1:53
In this large hall, we examine the Oke-beya, or the vat room. The architecture here is designed to accommodate the massive scale of the fermentation vessels. …
Listen in the app6The Shipping and Logistics Museum1:46
Sake was not just about brewing; it was about commerce. This section of the museum explores the sophisticated logistics that allowed Kiku Masamune to dominate the Tokyo market. …
Listen in the app7The Art of the Sake Label1:56
As we move toward the final exhibits, we see a collection of historical labels and advertising materials. The aesthetics of Kiku Masamune have always been defined by a sense of understated elegance. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:52
Our second visit to the Kiku Masamune Shuzo Kinenkan has taken us through the deeper layers of the brewery's history and its impact on Japanese society. We have seen the incredible craftsmanship of the coopers, the scientific…
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What is Kiku-Masamune Shuzo Kinenkan?
Kiku-Masamune Shuzo Kinenkan 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 | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 15 min 41 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.7085, 135.2680 |
| Last updated |
