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Sake Folk Culture Museum (酒の民俗文化博物館)

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Walk through the shopping street in front of the station and soak up the town atmosphere

About 15 min from the previous stop

About 75 min here

About 15 min to the next stop

Next stop: Take a break at a park overlooking the city

About this spot

A cultural facility run by a long-established sake brewery in Ichinoseki City, displaying the history and tools of sake brewing along with folk materials related to the region. The atmospheric brick building is also a highlight, and simply touring the museum lets you feel the history of craftsmanship in Ichinoseki. The gift shop also carries local drinks and specialty products, making it convenient for finding souvenirs. It makes for a calm afternoon before the summer festival, touching on local culture.

Tips

About a 10-minute walk or drive from the shopping street in front of Ichinoseki Station. It is reassuring to check whether photography is allowed inside the museum. The next park is about a 10-minute drive away.