KIKUSUI KURA GARDEN, a new space to experience the charm of sake through all five senses, opens in the head office.

KIKUSUI GARDEN

Niigata's Kikusui Sake Brewery will hold the grand opening of its new facility, "KIKUSUI Kura GARDEN," themed around fermentation, on April 29th. The facility is made up of three areas: the lab, shop, and cafe, and is a space where you can experience the charm of sake with all five senses.

At the "Lab," hands-on events and workshops related to fermentation are held, and you can even see koji mold for yourself. At the "Shop," you can purchase unpasteurized sake exclusive to the brewery and products made in collaboration with local confectionery shops. At the "Café," you can enjoy coffee made in collaboration with a local roaster and sweets made with sake lees while looking out at the garden. The company's headquarters also houses the "Kikusui Sake Culture Research Institute," where you can also experience sake-related culture.

Facility Overview

Opening hours
Shop Lab: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Cafe hours: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (last order 4:00 PM)

Closed days
Mondays (open on public holidays)

address
750 Shimagata, Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture, 957-0011

[Featured Spot] Kikusui Brewery's new facility, "KIKUSUI GARDEN," will have its grand opening on April 29th. A new space will be born where you can experience the charm of sake with all five senses. - News from Niigata Prefecture | Niigata Keizai Shimbun

Kikusui Brewery Co., Ltd. (Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture) will open a new facility themed around fermentation, "KIKUSUI Kura G" on April 29, 2025.

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