Shibukawa Wholesale

【Experience 150 years of time, the pride of a merchant】 Encounter the abundance of Aizu at 'Shibukawa Wholesale'

On Nanukamachi Street, where the scent of Taisho romance lingers, there stands a building with a black exterior and heavy storehouse architecture that overwhelms those who see it. Founded in the mid-Meiji period, 'Shibukawa Wholesale' led the prosperity of Aizu as a seafood wholesaler. This is not just a restaurant or an inn. It was once called 'the kitchen of Aizu' and still allows you to touch the depths of Aizu's history and food as a 'living cultural heritage.'

■ The architecture speaks of the 'spirit' of the wealthy merchants

Once you step inside, the splendor of the Meiji period breathes in its original form.

• A labyrinthine depth: A long garden path that makes you forget the hustle and bustle of the main street, polished jet-black pillars, and a tranquil courtyard. The structure of the 'Oodana' with its many storehouses and tatami rooms is a crystallization of the wealth and aesthetics of Aizu merchants of that time.
• Time-honoring furnishings: The antique art and household items placed throughout the building quietly tell the story of the wisdom and abundance nurtured by Aizu's way of life.

■ The luxury of 'Festival Cuisine' that devours tradition

The essence of Shibukawa Wholesale lies in its authentic Aizu local dishes made with ingredients transported through its unique wholesale routes.

• The collaboration of herring and herbs: Starting with the 'Herring Pickled in Sansho' introduced earlier, you can enjoy a full course of 'festival dishes' that adorned special occasions, including boiled cod and kozuyu.
• The legacy of the Kitamaebune: How the dried herring transported from the northern seas met Aizu's sansho and water, transforming into unique gourmet cuisine. The answer is condensed in each dish of this place.

Feeling the vitality of the merchants of the past in the blowing wind, savor Aizu with carefully selected local sake. Would you like to find a luxurious time that blends into a part of history at the entrance of Shibukawa Wholesale?