[Fukushima Prefecture] Sake brewery tour at Homare Sake Brewery | An adult moment to enjoy Japanese gardens and sake

Homare Sake Brewery operates in Kitakata City, located in the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture. Kitakata City is famous for Kitakata Ramen. However, it is also known for its many sake breweries that produce delicious sake.

One of them is Homare Sake Brewery, where you can tour the sake brewery that has produced many award-winning sakes. What's more, you can freely stroll through the vast Japanese garden on the premises. It's a perfect spot for an adult holiday.

In this article, we will introduce the charm of Homare Sake Brewery and how to enjoy a brewery tour.

What is Homare Sake Brewery?

Homare Sake Brewery is one of the leading sake breweries in Tohoku that continues to operate in Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture. It all began in 1918 when the first owner, Kosaku Karahashi, established a sake brewing company. Since then, Homare Sake Brewery has continued to pursue quality and technology, and has grown as a leading sake brewing company in Fukushima Prefecture.

Water, which is the lifeblood of Japanese sake, also has a secret to its deliciousness. The water used by Homare Sake Brewery is Kitakata's famous water, which was selected as one of the 100 best waters of the Heisei era. The water is super soft and delicious with a good mineral balance. The famous water is pumped up from underground and used lavishly from the preparation stage.

The refined quality creates a reliable taste, and Homare Sake Brewery's sake has received high praise both domestically and internationally.

Homare Sake Brewery has won the Gold Award 14 times at the National New Sake Awards. In the salmon category of the world's largest wine competition, IWC, in 2015, ``Aizu Homare Banshu Yamada Nishiki Junmai Daiginjo Sake'' was awarded Champion Sake. This alcohol was also used as a gift to the prime ministers of the G7 countries at the G7 Ise-Shima Summit.

Homare Sake Brewery's representative sake is "Aizu Homare". In Fukushima Prefecture, it is so popular that it is widely available not only at liquor stores but also at supermarkets.

Sake brewery tour of Homare Sake Brewery

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At Homare Sake Brewery, you can take a tour of the sake brewery. What's more, a big feature is that you can enjoy the Japanese garden on the premises and tasting at the same time.

There are two types of sake brewery tours at Homare Sake Brewery: a free stroll course and a guided tour. If you would like to tour with a guide or in a group, please make a reservation by phone in advance.

Unreian, a Japanese garden that changes its appearance throughout the four seasons

On the grounds of Homare Sake Brewery, there is a vast Japanese garden of 1,300 tsubo (1,300 tsubo) named "Unreian".

The name comes from the fact that from the garden you can see the peak of Mt. Bandai nestled among the clouds. The landscaping is made using virgin forest as it is, and you can enjoy the sight of trees that herald the changing seasons, such as the rich autumn leaves and cherry blossoms.

The building is a renovated residence of the founder, Kosaku Karahashi. You can enjoy a panoramic view of the elegant Japanese garden.

You can freely walk around Unrei-an except when it is snowing.

You can sample sake at Homare Sake Brewery's direct sales store.

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Connecting from Unreian, there is a direct sales store where you can buy Homare Sake Brewery products. At the counter located in the center, you can sample many types of sake for free at any time.

Even if you don't know much about alcohol, the counter staff will give you detailed explanations and help you find the alcohol that best suits your taste. Some of the drinks are made with fruits, so they are appealing to women as well.

You can take your time choosing sake as a souvenir while enjoying tastings in a bright and airy space.

Recommended products from Homare Sake Brewery

Homare Sake Brewery has many award-winning sakes. I'm sure there are many people who would like to try some of Homare Sake Brewery's famous sakes, including the Aizu Homare Banshu Yamada Nishiki Junmai Daiginjo, which won Champion Sake at IWC2015.

Homare Sake Brewery's online shop , you can narrow down and purchase a list of award-winning sake. If you are interested, please check it out.

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In this article, we introduced Homare Sake Brewery in Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture.

A tour of Homare Sake Brewery's sake brewery is not just about learning about sake production. There are a wide variety of ways to enjoy yourself, such as strolling through the elegant Japanese garden and sampling sake. Why not feel free to stretch your legs?

 

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