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Food & Drink Facilities
Great Locations for Cosmetics Fans
Household Appliances
Electronics Cars & Motorbikes
TV Studios and Other Broadcast Facilities
In Japan there are many fascinating places that you can enjoy for free. These include such diverse attractions as beer museums, food galleries, hi-tech consumer electronics showrooms, cosmetics factories and television studios. With so many different places to visit there’s bound to be something of interest for everyone.
Food & Drink Facilities
The Sapporo Beer Museum
Description : Come here for details of beer history and a clear explanation of the brewing process.
Open : 9:00-15:40
Close : Dec. 29 - Jan. 5
Contact : 011-731-4368 (Japanese)
Address : Kita 7-jo Higashi 9-chome, Higashi-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
Access : About 10 min. by bus from JR Sapporo Sta.
URL : http://www.sapporobeer.jp/english/guide/sapporo/ (Japanese/English)
Area Guide
Otokoyama Sake Museum
Description : A display of various valuable items that explain the history and cultural significance of sake-brewing, a traditional Japanese technology. The exhibits include a number of documents of historical importance dating back around 330 years. Come to see not only the sake-brewing equipment, but also woodblock prints and literature featuring rice wine.
Open : 9:00 - 17:00
Close : Dec. 31- Jan. 3
Contact : 0166-48-1931 (Japanese)
Address : Nagayama 2-jo 7-chome, Asahikawa-shi, Hokkaido
Access : About 20 min. by bus from JR Asahikawa Sta.
URL : http://www.otokoyama.com/english/otoko_b/
otoko_b2/index.html (Japanese/English)
Area Guide
Furano Wine Factory
Description : Furano is one of Japan's top winemaking areas, and the Furano Wine Factory is a key facility. Visitors can learn about the winemaking process and test taste the results. In June through August the factory is illuminated along with the adjoining lavender field, creating a beautiful and mysterious appearance.
Open : 11:00 - 20:00 (May.-Oct.), 11:00 - 19:00 (Nov.-Apr.)
Close : Late Dec.- early Jan.
Contact : 0167-23-4155 (Japanese)
Address : Shimizuyama, Furano-shi, Hokkaido
Access : 5 min. by taxi from JR Furano Sta.
Area Guide
Furano Cheese Factory
Description : The cheese produced in this factory comes from cows milked on local dairy farms. Visitors can observe the process of making cheese and taste fresh samples. At a do-it-yourself facility, visitors can try their hand at making butter and ice cream.
Open : 9:00 - 17:00 (May-Oct.), 9:00 - 16:00 (Nov.-Apr.)
Close : Open every day (May.-Oct.). Closed on Sundays, and first and third Saturdays (Nov.-Apr.)
Contact : 0167-23-1156 (Japanese)
Address : Nakago-ku, Furano-shi, Hokkaido
Access : About 8 min. by car from JR Furano Sta.
Area Guide
Kirin Yokohama Beer Village
Description : Learn more about the history and production of beer in a relaxed atmosphere.
Open : 10:00 - 17:00
Close : Every Monday (Oct.-May.), Late Dec.- early Jan.
Contact : 045-503-8250 (Japanese/English)
Address : Kirin Beer Yokohama Factory, 1-17-1, Namamugi, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken
Access : About 8 min. walk from Namamugi Sta. on Keikyu Line
URL : http://www.kirin.co.jp/about/brewery/factory/yoko/ (Japanese)
Suzuhiro Kamaboko (Fishcake) Museum
Description : Find out more about various types of fishcake and fishpaste through exhibits and panel displays. Watch the masters make kamaboko using a traditional method.
Open : 10:00 - 17:00
Close : Late Dec. - early Jan.
Contact : 0465-24-6262 (Japanese/English)
Address : 245 Kazamatsuri, Odawara-shi, Kanagawa-ken
Access : About 7 min. by Hakone Tozan Tetsudo from Odawara Sta. to Kazamatsuri Sta. then about 1 min. walk
Area Guide
Suntory Tomi-no-oka Winery
Description : One of the largest wineries in the country. Visitors can observe winemaking, taste the wine, and go for walks.
Open : 9:30 - 16:40
Close : Late Dec.- early Jan., Every Saturday
Contact : 0551-28-7311 (Japanese)
Address : 2786 Onuta, Futaba-cho, Kitakoma-gun, Yamanashi-ken
Access : 30 min. by taxi from JR Kofu Sta.
URL : http://www.suntory.co.jp/wine/tominooka/
guide/index.html (Japanese)
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Mars Wine (Factory Tour)
Description : Visitors can observe the process of making wine through to the finished product, and enjoy the taste of luxury wine.
Open : 8:30 - 17:00
Close : Open every day
Contact : 055-262-4121 (Japanese)
Address : 126 Yamasaki, Isawa-cho, Higashiyatsushiro-gun, Yamanashi-ken
Access : About 10 min. walk from JR Isawa-onsen Sta.
Instant Ramen Museum
Description : Panels and models illustrate the history of instant ramen, now a globally popular dish.
Open : 10:00 - 16:00
Close : Every Tuesday (or the next day, Wednesday, when Tuesday is a national holiday)
Contact : 0727-52-0825 (Japanese)
Address : 8-25 Masumi-cho, Ikeda-shi, Osaka
Access : About 7 min. walk from Ikeda Sta. on Hankyu Takarazuka Line
Kawachi Wine Kan
Description : A display devoted to the history of winemaking and the tools that are used. Wine-tasting is an option.
Open : 10:00-17:00
Close : Open every day
Contact : 0729-56-0181 (Japanese)
Address : 1027 Komagatani, Habikino-shi, Osaka
Access : About 8 min. walk from Komagatani Sta. on Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line
Kobe Shushinkan
Description : Four sake-making facilities including a brew house are used to offer insights into the process of producing rice wine, and into Japanese culture itself. There's also a sake-tasting area.
Open : 10:00 - 18:00
Close : Open every day except Jan. 1-3
Contact : 078-841-1121 (Japanese)
Address : 1-8-17 Mikagetuka-machi, Higashinada-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo-ken
Access : About 9 min. by Hanshin Line from Sannomiya Sta. to Ishiyagawa Sta. then about 8 min. walk
Area Guide
Rice Gallery Ginza
Description : Come here to get a clear idea of the rice-production process. Feel free to take home and try out the rice recipes provided. Possible purchases include cosmetics, ice cream and tableware--all made using rice.
Open : 11:00-19:00
Close : Every Monday
Contact : 03-3289-7300 (Japanese)
Address : 1 & 2F, Ginza Gas Hall Bldg., 7-9-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Access : About 3 min. walk from Subway Ginza Sta.
Area Guide
Rice Gallery Shinsaibashi
Open : 11:00-19:30
Close : Every Monday
Contact : 06-6245-4219 (Japanese)
Address : 1F, Chiyoda Seimei Midosuji Bldg., 1-5-5 Nishi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Access : About 3 min. walk from Shinsaibashi Sta. on Subway Midosuji Line
Area Guide
Rice Gallery Tenjin
Open : 10:00 - 20:00
Close : Third Tuesday
Contact : 092-725-4841 (Japanese)
Address : 6F, IMS, 1-7-11 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka-ken
Access : About 3 min. walk from Subway Tenjin Sta.
Area Guide
Great Locations for Cosmetics Fans
Shiseido Cosmetic Garden [C] Omotesando
Description : A showroom featuring Shiseido's cosmetic products. You can refer to monitors for guidance on technique as you explore the product range. Specialist staff are on hand to offer further advice.
Open : 11:00 - 19:30
Close : Every Monday, second Tuesday
Contact : 03-5474-1534 (Japanese)
Address : 1F, Harajuku Piaza Bldg., 4-26-18 Jingu-mae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Access : About 7 min. walk from Omotesando Sta. on Subway Ginza Line
Area Guide
Shiseido Kamakura Factory
Description : The Shiseido Kamaura Factory includes the Shiseido Gallery. Here there is an area for trying out cosmetics.
Open : 9:00 - 16:00
Close : Every Saturday and Sunday. National holidays
Contact : 0467-44-6141 (Japanese)
Address : 1-2-3 Iwase, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa-ken
Access : About 10 min. walk from JR Ofuna Sta.
Menard Cosmetage
Description : As well as trying out cosmetics, you can also help yourself to a leisurely cup of tea. Staff can offer advice about how to care for skin.
Open : 11:00 - 19:30
Close : Every Sunday and national holidays
Contact : 0120-194362 (Japanese)
Address : 1F, Shinjuku L-Tower, 1-6-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Access : About 5 min. walk from JR Shinjuku Sta.
Area Guide
Household Appliances
National Center TOKYO
Address : 1-5-1 Higashi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tel : 03-6218-0010
Access : 1-min. walk from Shiodome Sta. on Subway Toei Oedo Line.
Hours : 10:00-19:00; 10:00-18:00 on Sun.
URL : http://national.jp/center/tokyo/
TOTO Super Space
Address : 26th Fl.; & 27th Fl., Shinjuku L Tower, 1-6-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Tel : 03-3345-1010
Access : 5-min. walk from Shinjuku Sta. (West Exit)
Hours : 10:00-18:00 Closed on the 1st and 2nd Wed.
URL : http://www.e-seikatsutoto.com/sr_new/scripts/
tenji.asp?sr=028&corner=K
All information is based on data as of May 2007 and is subject to change without notice.
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