Sake Brewery Tour at Matsuoka Brewery
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Unlocking the Secrets of Sake!
Matsuoka Brewery has achieved the remarkable feat of winning gold at the National New Sake Competition for eight consecutive years. The key to this reputation lies in their process, which includes utilizing Japan’s finest hard water, renowned for its suitability in sake production; together with a curated selection of rice varieties sourced from across the country. Employing artisanal techniques, these rice grains undergo careful polishing, while the fermentation process is rigorously controlled, drawing upon years of expertise. The culmination of these efforts results in sake imbued with a rich bouquet and exquisite flavor profile.
Attached to the brewery is also a direct sales shop, letting visitors purchase Mikadomatsu, Matsuoka Brewery’s flagship brand, straight from the brewery. The shop also has tastings, encouraging one to immerse themselves in its distinct flavors and depths, as well as other enticing offerings like daiginjo sake ice cream and amazake.
Located within the brewery’s garden is the restaurant Shofuan, which serves cuisine unique to the brewery using sake, brewing water, koji, and sake lees. Renovated from a storehouse that dates back 100 years, guests can enjoy a leisurely meal while admiring the Japanese-style garden. The restaurant’s Japanese cuisine embodies the flavors of the four seasons, and is paired with fresh sake.
Basic Information
Business hours / Fee
Direct sales shop: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (also open Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays
Direct sales shop: 1-3 January
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