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Visiting Homare Sake Brewery | Enjoying an adult moment with Japanese gardens and sake [Fukushima Prefecture]

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

One of these, Homare Sake Brewery, allows you to tour the brewery that has produced numerous award-winning sakes. You can also stroll freely through the vast Japanese garden on the premises. It's the perfect spot for an adult's day off

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

About Homare Sake Brewery

Homare Sake Brewery is one of the leading sake breweries in the Tohoku region, currently operating in Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture. The company was founded in 1918 by its first manager, Kosaku Karahashi. Since then, Homare Sake Brewery has continued to pursue quality and technology, and has grown into one of Fukushima Prefecture's leading sake breweries

The secret to the deliciousness of sake lies in its water, which can be said to be the lifeblood of sake. The water used by Homare Sake Brewery is the famous water of Kitakata, which was selected as one of the 100 best waters of the Heisei era. It is delicious water that is super soft and has a good mineral balance. This famous water is pumped up from underground and used lavishly from the brewing process onwards

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

Homare Brewery has won 14 gold medals at the National New Sake Tasting Competition. In 2015, their "Aizu Homare Banshu Yamada Nishiki Junmai Daiginjo Sake" won the Champion Sake award in the sake category at the IWC, the world's largest wine tasting event. This sake was also presented to the prime ministers of the G7 countries at the G7 Ise-Shima Summit

Homare Brewery's signature sake is "Aizu Homare," which is so popular in Fukushima Prefecture that it is sold not only in liquor stores but also in supermarkets

Tour of Homare Sake Brewery

At Homare Sake Brewery, you can tour the brewery. What's more, you can also enjoy the Japanese garden and sake tasting on the premises

Homare Sake Brewery offers two tours: a self-guided tour and a guided tour. If you would like a guided or group tour, please make a reservation in advance by phone

Unreian, a Japanese garden that changes with the seasons

Within the grounds of Homare Sake Brewery, there is a vast Japanese garden measuring 4,300 square meters called "Unreian."

The garden was named after the view of the peak of Mt. Bandai, standing among the clouds. The garden was landscaped using virgin forest, allowing visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the trees, which tell the story of the four seasons, such as autumn leaves and cherry blossoms

The building was renovated from the former residence of the founder, Kosaku Karahashi, and offers a panoramic view of the charming Japanese garden

You can freely stroll around Unreian except when there is snow

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

Connected to Unreian is a direct sales store where you can purchase Homare Sake Brewery products. At the counter in the center, you can always sample a variety of sake for free

Even if you're not familiar with alcohol, the counter staff will explain things to you in detail and help you find a drink that suits your taste. Some drinks are made with fruit, making it a friendly place for women

You can enjoy tasting in a bright and open space and take your time choosing sake to take home as a souvenir

Homare Sake Brewery's recommended products

Homare Sake Brewery has a number of award-winning sakes. Many people would like to try some of Homare Sake Brewery's famous sakes, including "Aizu Homare Banshu Yamada Nishiki Junmai Daiginjo," which won the Champion Sake Award at the IWC 2015

You can narrow down your search to the list of award-winning sakes on Homare Sake Brewery's online shop

summary

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

A tour of Homare Sake Brewery not only allows you to learn about sake production, but also offers a wide range of other enjoyable experiences, such as strolling through the elegant Japanese garden and sake tasting. Why not take the time to visit?

Homare Sake Brewery <Information>

  • Name: Homare Sake Brewery Co., Ltd
  • Address: 2706 Tokiwacho, Muramatsu, Matsuyama-cho, Kitakata-shi, Fukushima Prefecture, 966-0902
    Phone number: 0241-22-5151
  • Official URL: https://www.aizuhomare.jp/

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