Homare Sake Brewery

【World's Best Title】Experience the essence of 'Homare Shuzou' woven by famous water and four seasons

Homare Shuzou, where the rich nature of Kitakata and the dedication to sake brewing come together. In 2015, it won the top title of 'World's Best' at the world's largest wine competition (IWC) in the sake category, competing against 876 brands. The key to sake brewing is the underground water 'Kitakata Meisui' that springs from the Iide mountain range. This soft water brings out a versatile and mellow flavor.

■ Stunning 1,300 tsubo! Japanese garden 'Unrei-an'

On the premises, a vast pond-style Japanese garden that borrows the scenery of the four seasons in Oku-Aizu spreads out.

• Harmony of scenery: The heavy black plaster storehouses unique to snow country harmonize beautifully with the landscape, a must-see.
• Experience with all five senses: A special space where you can experience the 'climate' in which the sake is nurtured with all five senses.

■ 'Maniac' tastings unique to direct management by the brewery

At the direct sales office overlooking the garden, you can taste more than 10 varieties at all times, but the biggest attraction is the 'brewery exclusive sake' and 'fresh unpasteurized sake' that are not available in general distribution.

• Enjoy the original form: You can savor the fresh original form that you can only encounter here, which has not been pasteurized.
• Searching for the ultimate bottle: Would you like to search for your ultimate bottle with explanations from the guide?