“Gokyo” & “Aizuchujo” In-store tasting event @ Ikebukuro

You can taste Gokyo, Sakai Shuzo from Yamaguchi prefecture, and Aizuchujo, Tsurunoe Shuzo Co.,Ltd. from Fukushima prefecture.

Gokyo (Sakai Shuzo)

Sakai Shuzo is located in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi prefecture.

Here you will find a beautiful, curiously constructed bridge that is one of Japan’s Three Famous Bridges, which Kintaikyo is essentially made from five small bridges connected together in order to make a single massive bridge. The name of Gokyo (Five bridges) comes from Kintaikyo.

Water for brewing is drawn from Yamaguchi prefecture’s largest stream: A Nishiki River underground soft water stream leading to a well inside the brewery. This super soft water makes a feature of Gokyo tender and highly fragrance.

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Gokyo Junmai Ginjo Saito no Shizuku 五橋 純米吟醸 西都の雫 720ml [山口県]

Elegant Ginjo aroma drifts gently.

 

Aizuchujo (Tsurunoe Shuzo Co.,Ltd.)

Founded 1794. Tsurunoe Shuzo is located on the Nanukamachi-dori street in Fukushima. Nanukamachi-dori Street is a nickname given to a street in Aizu-Wakamatsu City. The street is about 700m from Nanukamachi station. During Edo Period (1603-1868), Aizu-Gokaido road and Yonezawa road passed through the city, which abounded with shops and inns; this prosperity lasted until 1950s.

These days, you can see shops and buildings that built in kurazukuri style and western-style selling lacquerware and local cuisine. Taisho Roman (a trend of thought or cultural events that conveys the atmosphere of the Taisho period.) atmosphere is felt throughout the city.

The brewery is also traditional historical building. Yuri (Lily in Japanese) is characteristic of delicate flavor which is brewed by female Toji. In the brewery, you can taste sake. There are limited sake only you can buy in the brewery.

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Junmai Daiginjo Yori 純米大吟醸「ゆり」720ml 白箱入り特約店浜田屋

DATE AND TIME

2018/09/26 (Wed)~2018/10/02 (Tue) 10:00~20:00

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LOCATION

Seibu Ikebukuro B1F

〒171-0022 Tokyo, Toshima, Minamiikebukuro, 1 Chome−28−1

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Access

Directly connect
Ikebukuro Station South Exit, Exit 38, Exit 36

Web site

For more information visit, 今週の酒と肴

Junmaishu Festival 2018 Autumn

This event is for Junmaishu lover.

It is the best sake tasting party for Junmaishu lover at the Bellesalle Shibuya First on 14 October 2018.

Junmaishu is sake made from only rice, water, yeast, and koji.

Bento box is included. Seated dinner.

You can hop around brewery booth and taste sake.

Enjoy Junmai Umami.

DATE AND TIME

2018/10/14(Sun)

12:00 – 14:30  Sold Out

16:00 – 18:30

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Junmai Daiginjo 300ml 5 bottles Set 金賞受賞蔵のみ 日本酒 純米大吟醸 飲み比べセット 300ml×5本 極み 上善如水 加賀鳶 辛

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LOCATION

Bellesalle Shibuya First 2F

〒150-0011 Tōkyō-to, Shibuya-ku, Higashi, 1 Chome−2−20

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Access

8minutes walk from JR line Shibuya station.

Ticket

¥6,500 (500ppl)

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Web site

For more information visit, 純米酒フェスティバル2018秋

Kimitsu Jizake Festival

You can taste over 50 kinds of Kimitsu Jizake.

Kimitsu has the most number of sake breweries in Chiba. In this event, gathered 6 Kimitsu sake breweries and 2 more breweries from next city, Futtsu.

Kimitsu city is located along the western coast of the Boso Peninsula in Chiba. The Kameiwa cave is in Kimitsu. It became suddenly popular spot by Instagram. The beauty of the waterfall looks like a fairy tale. If you have a time, stay overnight and try to go there to shoot photogenic moment in early morning. The morning light reflecting off the water is a great photo opportunity and memory.


DATE AND TIME

2018/10/05(Fri)

18:30 – 20:00

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福祝 (FUKUIWAI) 山田錦55 特別純米酒 720ml 1本 [無濾過][千葉県]

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LOCATION

Hamilton Hotel Kazusa

4 Chome-6-28 Nakano, Kimitsu, Chiba Prefecture 299-1151

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Access

1 minute on foot from Kimitsu station south exit of JR Uchibo line

Ticket

¥2,000 (450ppl)

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At the Door
¥2,500

Web site

For more information visit, 第4回きみつの地酒まつり