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Hakata Hyakunengura Sake Tasting Experience in Fukuoka | Includes Sake Cup & Shopping Voucher

A meet-on-site tasting experience at "Hakata Hyakunengura," a Registered Tangible Cultural Property in Hakata, Fukuoka, where you can sample local sake and liqueurs.

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Sake Tasting at Hakata Hyakunen-gura, Fukuoka

BEFORE YOU BOOK

4 Things to Know Before Booking

  1. 01Taste sake inside Hakata Hyakunengura, a Registered Tangible Cultural Property
  2. 02Sample local Hakata sake and liqueurs
  3. 03Keep the original sake cup used during the tasting
  4. 04Includes a JPY300 shopping voucher for the brewery shop

BEST FOR

Who This Experience Is Best For

  1. 01

    Those who want to casually try local Hakata sake

    Visit a historic brewery and compare the flavors of sake and liqueurs to discover your own favorites.

  2. 02

    Those looking for a Fukuoka-style souvenir

    With an original sake cup and shopping voucher included, you can browse the direct-sale shop for something you love after the tasting.

  3. 03

    Those who want to add a short cultural experience to their Hakata sightseeing

    Within walking distance of Hakata Station, this meet-on-site experience pairs easily with meals or city sightseeing.

When to Compare Other Options

Unlike a lengthy tour that visits multiple breweries, this experience is ideal if you want to casually enjoy sake tasting and shopping at a single historic brewery in Hakata.

If you'd like to compare other regions or experience formats, check out 9 Sake Tasting Experiences in Japan Compared, covering experiences in Kyoto, Tokyo, Hiroshima, Gifu, Sapporo, Fukuoka, and Shizuoka.

This meet-on-site tasting experience takes place at "Hakata Hyakunengura," a historic sake brewery still standing in Hakata, Fukuoka, where you can savor local sake and liqueurs.

The experience includes an original sake cup used during the tasting, plus a shopping voucher redeemable at the brewery's direct-sale shop—so you can enjoy sake while also hunting for a Fukuoka-style souvenir.

A Historic Sake Brewery in Hakata

The experience takes place at "Hakata Hyakunengura," run by the Hakata sake brewery Ishikura Shuzō.

The charm of this experience lies in tasting Hakata's local sake within a building that carries a real sense of history.

Beyond Fukuoka's food culture, you'll also feel the atmosphere of sake brewing traditions passed down through generations in this land.

Ishikura-shuzō 30-1 Katakasu 1-chōme Hakata-ku Fukuoka 20230720
Photo: Hirho, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Tasting at a Registered Tangible Cultural Property Brewery

The building housing Hakata Hyakunengura is designated as a national Registered Tangible Cultural Property.

Unlike a modern tasting space, you can enjoy sake surrounded by the atmosphere of historic architecture.

From the building's exterior to the brewery-like interior spaces, this is a place where your time in Hakata can be captured in both photos and memory.

Sample Hakata's Local Sake and Liqueurs

During the experience, you can taste local sake and liqueurs from Hakata.

By comparing differences in aroma and mouthfeel, you can find the drink that best suits your taste.

The brands and varieties available for tasting may vary depending on what is offered and in stock on the day.

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Take Home an Original Sake Cup

The original Hakata Hyakunengura sake cup used during the tasting is yours to keep after the experience.

Not only does it let you keep a tangible memory of the sake you tasted, but you can also use it to enjoy sake at home.

Being able to take home a sake vessel you actually used during your trip is one of the special joys of this experience.

Includes a Shopping Voucher for the Direct-Sale Shop

The plan includes a 300-yen shopping voucher redeemable at the brewery's direct-sale shop.

You can use it to purchase sake you enjoyed during the tasting or other brewery products.

Please check the on-site instructions for the terms and eligible items for the voucher.

An Easy Walk from Hakata Station

Hakata Hyakunengura is said to be about a 15-minute walk from Hakata Station.

Since this is a meet-on-site experience, it's easy to combine with sightseeing or dining plans around Hakata right after arriving in Fukuoka.

Before joining, it's a good idea to check the route to the meeting point and the check-in procedure on the booking page.

JR Hakata City 1-1 Hakata-eki-chūōgai Hakata-ku Fukuoka 20230725
Photo: Hirho, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Available in Japanese and English

According to the product page, this experience is offered in both Japanese and English.

This makes it easy for travelers visiting Fukuoka from abroad to enjoy sake tasting and shopping at the direct-sale shop.

Please check the details for your chosen date and time for specific guidance and supported languages on the day.

Things to Check Before Booking

Before booking, please check the following:

  • Available time slots for your chosen date
  • The route to Hakata Hyakunengura
  • The on-site check-in procedure
  • The sake and liqueurs available for tasting
  • How to receive your original sake cup
  • The terms for using the 300-yen shopping voucher
  • Age requirements related to alcohol consumption
  • ID required for age verification
  • Business days and information on temporary closures
  • Cancellation policy

The brands available for tasting and how they are served may vary depending on conditions on the day.

For the latest information on the day of your visit, please check the details shown on the booking page.

In Summary

This is a meet-on-site tasting experience at "Hakata Hyakunengura," a Registered Tangible Cultural Property in Hakata, Fukuoka, where you can enjoy local sake and liqueurs.

It's ideal for those who want to enjoy the atmosphere of a historic brewery, compare different sakes, keep an original sake cup, and shop at the direct-sale shop—all in one experience.

Cultural Experiences in Fukuoka

Sake Tasting at Hakata Hyakunen-gura, Fukuoka

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