Brewery Museum Chōjugura, Beer history museum in Chūō, Japan
Brewery Museum Chojugura is an alcoholic drinks museum housed in a red-brick building from the Meiji period, displaying extensive collections of brewing equipment and historical artifacts. The space shows machinery, vessels, and tools used across different eras of Japanese beer production.
The museum documents Japanese beer production starting from 1876, when the Kaitakushi brewery began operations in Hokkaido. The shift from traditional to modern brewing methods is traced through the collection, showing how the industry evolved over more than a century.
The museum displays how beer is made in Japan, blending Japanese craftsmanship with Western brewing traditions through original equipment and methods. Visitors can see how this combination shaped local beer culture and continues to influence production today.
The museum offers self-guided visits daily, allowing visitors to explore the exhibits at their own pace. The building is straightforward to navigate, with clear signage to help you find your way around.
The museum runs a special brewing program that recreates historical beer recipes, letting visitors taste authentic flavors from different eras. These recreated brews show how recipes and ingredients shifted over time.
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