Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum
The Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, located in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, is a museum dedicated to carpentry tools, focusing on traditional Japanese woodworking techniques and the history of carpentry tools. Established in 1984 by Takenaka Corporation, which was founded in 1610, the museum has earned high acclaim both domestically and internationally. It provides a valuable learning experience for those interested in Japanese architectural culture and the skills of craftsmen.
Lunch in the Sannomiya Area
In the Sannomiya area, the heart of Kobe, you can find a wide variety of restaurants offering everything from Kobe beef specialty shops, sushi, and ramen to cafes, Italian, French, and Indian cuisine.
You can choose from local specialties like Kobe beef and sobameshi, as well as dishes from around the world, allowing you to pick a place that suits your mood for the day.
Hakushika Memorial Museum of Sake
The Hakushika Sake Museum was established in 1982.
It was opened by the Tatsuuma-Honke Brewing Company, founded in 1662, to share the brewing techniques and traditions they have developed over more than 360 years.
The museum aims to enhance understanding and interest in Japanese sake culture through exhibits about sake brewing.
The museum building itself is a repurposed old sake brewery, allowing visitors to experience a historical atmosphere as they explore.
Visitors can also enjoy tasting Hakushika sake, learning about its unique flavors firsthand.
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Craftsmanship and Tradition Sake Brewery Tour
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◯ Available
× Fully Booked
This tour is available by request only.
Reservation Minimum 1 Passengers.
The maximum capacity is 8 people.
Reservations can be made up to 10 days in advance.
Please refrain from carrying your child on your lap when on board the vehicle.
Children from 0 years old to 3 years old can join the tour for free.
Children fee from 4 years old to 15 years old.
Children below the age of 15 years old must be accompanied by a guardian or parent.
In addition, passengers age 16-20 years old travelling alone is required to submit a signed consent form by a parent or guardian. Please inform us beforehand by e-mail.
We may ask you to present your identification to confirm your name and/or age.
Cancellation Fee
20 days before scheduled tour 20%
7 days before scheduled tour 30%
Day before scheduled tour 40%
On the day of scheduled tour before 9:30AM 50%
On the day of scheduled tour after 9:30AM 100%
No Show 100%
※Cancellations received after business hours will be processed the following business day.
Important Points
Departure policy
- Please present your booking confirmation e-mail to the Tour Conductor at the pick-up point.
- Please be at the pick-up point 15 minutes before departure.
- Change of pick-up/drop-off locations are not allowed.
- The vehicle will depart on-time, please arrive before departure time.
- We may occur delays due to bad traffic, accidents on roads, or severe weather etc. We will not be liable to later costs of taxis and/or train fares etc for passengers.
- Please understand we will not be liable for your other bookings (cars, private vehicles, ferry, public transport, etc) due to delays occurred while on tour.
In the bus
- The vehicle has no luggage compartment, please avoid bringing large luggage on board the vehicle.
- The vehicle has no toilets.
- There is no smoking allowed on board the vehicle.
- Please be mindful of your belongings.
- Please refrain from over consuming alcohol. Overly intoxicated passengers may be asked to disembark without compensations.
- Please refrain from carrying your child on your lap when on board the vehicle.
Other
- If our staff, tour conductor, translator, driver etc find your actions unlawful, passenger may be asked to leave the tour without compensation.
- Our vehicle is non-wheelchair accessible.
- We do not offer cash refunds on the day. *Please see cancellation policy
- Please be mindful of other passengers.
- Some facilities, shops, restaurants may be closed on the day of tour.
- There are some unexpected dates where you may be declined entry to a shrine or temple due to religious activities.
- Please note that there are some areas, structures, statues, historical sites, etc that prohibit photography.
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