Sake Brewery Spots in Nagano Area

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Category

Travel / Tourism

Factory / Workshop

Sake Brewery

Okazaki Brewery Corporation

4.0

27 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Pref. Uedashi Chuou 4-7-33

A sake shop alive with tradition since 1665. The sake here is distilled using the famous Shinshu waters and rice from the prefecture and takes into account the whole taste, flavor and aroma. Overall they mainly produce dry junmaishu (sake made without added alcohol or sugar), but their plum wine, developed on sake, is also popular. Their Shinshu Kirei was awarded first prize in the Ginjo category, and received an excellence award in the Junmai category of the Kanto Shinetsu National Research Institute of Brewing Sake Awards. It’s possible to taste the various sake on offer in the distillery and you can also pick up some souvenirs from the shop.

上田駅から２キロほど北の北国街道の柳町に岡崎酒造はあります。昔ながらの家並の酒屋です。ここは日本酒の醸造（信州亀齢）がなされていて、日本酒の買い物や試飲もできます。少し重いですが、お土産にもいい酒です。
Kametaya Sake Brewery

4.5

28 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Shimadachi 2748

This sake brewery is located in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. You can purchase specialty products from the Shinshu region and taste different sake. Besides being able to tour the main building with a reservation, you can also tour the storehouse when brewing is not conducted from April to October. In addition, it has a parking lot for large buses, and is visited by many large groups.

We visited the brewery in September after making a reservation via email. A wonderful local experience. We took a 10 minute local train from Matsumoto to Shimonii Station and then walked from the...
Reijin Shuzo

4.0

14 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Pref. Suwashi Suwa 2-9-21

This brewery was established in 1789 along National Route 20 in Suwa, Suwa City. It sells high-quality spirits brewed using groundwater that runs underneath Kirigamine Highland. Tours of the facility are offered as well (unavailable from October until around March). There’s also a popular local brew available called “Suwa Roman Beer” that was created by the chief brewer.

1789年創業の酒蔵です。訪れた時は試飲は中止していました。こちらでは300ccの３本セットが運び良さそうで2セット買ってしまいました(１つはギフト)。濁り酒、辛口も入っていて楽しめるセットでした。麗人のネーミングは、麗人(美しい人)のようなきれいなお酒を醸したい、と言う願いをこめてつけられたとの事です。
Sakai Meijo Brewery Shuzo Collection

4.0

5 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Chikuma-shi Togura 1855-1

Several famous breweries and a portion of their storehouses which produced countless liters of seishu refined sake. There are also four museums - the Kaya Shirao-kan, Yumeji Kaiga-kan, Shuzo Shiryoshitsu, and Hokkoku Kaido Rekishi Shiryoshitsu. The current oldest brewery was established in the Horeki era, and there are also breweries from the Kansei, Keio, Meiji, and Taisho eras; visitors may freely view the breweries, as well. Portions of the museum exhibits are changed on a seasonal basis, and reviews note this is a valuable space where one can learn about folk culture.

戸倉駅から国道に向かって5分くらいの所にあります。茅葺き屋根なのですぐ見つかります。お酒以外にも地元産の果物なども買えます。
SakenunoyaHonkinBrewery

3.0

5 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Pref. Suwashi Suwa 2-8-21

"This sake brewery is on National Route 20 in the Suwa section of Suwa City. Established in 1756, their brews include the choice label known as ""Honkin."" There are five veteran breweries in the same part of town; known as the ""Suwa Gokura,"" they hold events like the Nomiaruki Brewery Crawl that let you purchase coupon tickets and wander the area tasting sake from the different establishments."

訪れた時は試飲は中止していたので、ワンカップサイズを試しに買ってみました。本金(ほんきん)の名前の由来は、左右対称のごとく、裏表のない商売で本当の金(=一番)を目指すと言う思いを込め、命名されたとの事です。
Senjyo

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Ina-shi Takatomachi Kamiyamada 2432

A long standing sake brewery established in 1866 situated along the Mibu River east of downtown Ina City. The brewery has been making products under the Kuromatsu Senjo label, one of Nagano's top sake brands, since the 1960s. Maintaining tradition while at the same time developing new products, the brewery also makes old-fashioned beverages like amazake sweet half sake and doburoku unrefined sake, and Konna Yoru Ni, a new style of sake made with local ingredients from Nagano. Based on a business philosophy of conveying the culture of rice fermentation to future generations, the brewery continues to develop products which meet modern needs while preserving traditions rooted in the Ina Valley region.
Takeshige Honke Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Saku-shi Motai 2179

A one-minute walk from the Motai iriguchi bus stop and a 30-minute drive from the Saku Interchange and Yunomaru Interchange. This sake brewery is located not far from the Shinano Sanrin Art Museum; look for the stone Bokusui Wakayama monument out front. The brewery makes and sells sakes using underground spring water from Mt. Tateshina , including Misonotake, a sake variety well-known by locals; and Bokusui, a sake whose name is derived from the poet Bokusui Wakayama and the water of the former village of Maki. The brewery's Nakasendo is made by taking the rice-based shochu Misono and aging it for over five years. The brewery also makes special seasonal sakes such as for New Years and the flower viewing season. On the day of the Spring equinox, visitors can tour the factory and taste some of its wares, as well.
Otsuka Shuzo

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Komoro-shi Ote 2-1-24

A sake brewery situated east on Babaura-dori Street from the front gate of Komoro Castle. This long-standing brewery, established in the late Edo period, is known for its deep connection to the literati; for example, in the Meiji period, Komoro Gijuku school teacher Toson Shimazaki composed a poem about the company. The company's Asamadake, a celebrated seishu refined sake made since it was established, is crated with underground spring water from Mt. Asama and rice grown in Nagano Prefecture. The brewery also sells Kenshin, a health-promoting liqueur created with odorless garlic. With an advance reservation, from April to September visitors can view the brewery's sake making tools.
Ichinoya

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Omachi-shi Omachi 2527-I

Records state this history-rich sake brewery was founded in 1865. The brewery's sakes are painstakingly crafted one at a time by the chief brewer with the aim of preserving traditions which have been around since the brewery came into existence. The brewery makes an abundant variety of sakes, including daiginjo, junmai ginjo, nigori, and fresh sake. Of all its products, the brewery's Kinran Kurobe Cho Tokusen Daiginjyo is a gem among gems; sold only in limited quantities, this sake is made with Yamada Nishiki rice, an ideal rice for sake, polished down to 39% and brewed amidst the harsh cold of the Nagano winter.
TANAKAYA BREWING COMPANY,LTD

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Pref. Iyamashi Iyama 2227

This brewery was awarded first prize in the Kanto-Shinetsu Sake Awards 2013 held by the Kanto-Shinetsu Regional Taxation Bureau of the National Tax Agency of Japan for its Mizuo sake. The brewery produces great tasting local sake using locally grown rice and high-quality water. The water used in the brewing process is spring water from the foot of Mt. Mizuo in Nozawa Onsen Village. This natural mineral water has a distinct freshness to it making for a great tasting sake. Visitors are also welcome to try some of the sake in the shop. A good bottle to try is the Mizuo Tokubetsu Honjozo (special genuine brewed sake). It’s a well-balanced dry sake to be enjoyed either chilled or warm. The brewery itself is open to visitors every year in April. Booking is required so please check ahead of time.
Masuichi Ichimura Sake Brewery

Shopping

Nagano Pref. Kamikitai-gun Obuse-machi 807

This long-standing wine cellar opened in 1755 and is located in Obuse, Obuse Town along National Route 403. The adjoining building is used by workers during the preparation process for lodging and breaks, and direct sales are offered here as well. At the “Teppa” counter, you can enjoy famous brands such as Kozan and Square One.
Endo Brewery

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Pref. Suzakashi Suzaka 29

This is a Japanese rice wine brewery founded in 1864. The famous and treasured sake was said to have been presented to Lord Suzaka in the Edo period. The brewery has continued producing sake of unaltered taste, as well as continued to produce new products, winning numerous awards such as Mondo Selection, IWC, iTQi, etc. In the shop, visitors can taste about 30 kinds of sake.
Chikumanishiki Co., Ltd.

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Pref. Sakushi Nagatoro 1110

"A sake brewery located in Nagatoro, Saku City. The brewery makes renowned sake using water from the Shinano River and water running underground beneath Mt. Asama such as ""Chikumanishiki"" and ""Yoshidaya Jisuke."" Visitors can tour the brewery's rice mill and fermentation storehouse for free (reservation required). In the adjoining shop, you can sample the brewery's products and purchase limited edition sake."
Cella Masumi Brewery Shop

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Pref. Suwashi Motomachi 1-16

"This sake brewery is on National Route 20 in Motomachi, Suwa City. Established in 1662, their renowned Masumi sake adopted the name of Suwa-taisha Shrine's treasured ""Masumi Mirror."" Their brewery shop Cella Masumi offers tastings where you can sample five or six kinds of sake for a small fee. They also sell sake drinking vessels and fine comestibles."
Hombo Shuzo Mars Shinshu Distillery

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Pref. Kaminagunmiyadamura 4752-31

This distillery is located at the foot of Mt. Komagatake in Kami-ina County, Nagano Prefecture. You can tour the manufacturing process of Mars Whisky and Minami Shinshu Beer with a reservation. In addition, there is a whiskey-tasting corner, and souvenirs can be purchased in the shop. It is also visited by many tourist groups because it has a parking lot for large buses.
Maihime Brewery

4.5

20 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Suwa-shi Suwa 2-chome 9-25

諏訪五蔵を訪ねる旅で訪れました。当然五蔵全部で試飲をするつもりで行ったのに、舞姫さんだけが、可能でした。勿論、マスク試飲という形で、特設のブースで試飲します。当然ながら、その心意気を受けて、自分が一番美味しいと思うお酒を買わせて頂きました。
Miyasaka Brewing

4.5

9 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Suwa-shi Motomachi 1-16

2年前(2017) こちらを訪問時有料試飲（添付写真参照）は[6銘柄320円税込]だったのが今年は[5銘柄500円税込]になっていました。金額的に少し上がったのかな-と思いそのままこちらで有料試飲を済ませ次に[伊東酒造（横笛）]を訪問すると《諏訪五蔵酒蔵めぐり 5酒蔵x5種類 1800円税込添付写真参照》があることを知り《酒蔵めぐりクーポン》を購入しました。有料試飲が《眞...
Ito Brewery

4.0

5 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Suwa-shi Suwa 2-chome 3-6

諏訪の駅から歩ける距離にある５つの蔵で日本酒を試飲できるイベントで訪れました。イベントはほぼ常時やっているそうですが17時には蔵が閉まるので注意です。横笛酒蔵はやや暗い店内で5種の日本酒を試飲させていただきました。ちゃんとおすすめの順番があるようで途中から来た人も決まった瓶から注ぐ徹底ぶり。やや酸味の強いすっきり系のお酒でした。店内に小さなオブジェもいろいろ飾ってあって、見ながらゆっくり...
Matsubaya Main Store

3.5

5 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Kamitakai-gun Obusemachi Obuse 778-I

This small sake brewery / tasting room (#14 in photo of map) is right next to where we had lunch at Sensekitei (#34). Tasting is free, although no sign in any language indicates that, and the...
Miyasaka Brewery

3.5

4 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Nagano-shi Matsushiromachi Matsushiro Konyamachi 491

こちらは松代エリアで唯一の日本酒酒蔵なので 10月13日訪問すると閉業している雰囲気となっていました。信州松代観光協会に確認すると令和2年10月に商工会議所を脱会しており同時期に閉業しているのではないかとのコメントでした。

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Nagano Areas

Nagano prefecture is an exciting mix of mountains, hot spring monkeys, and preserved Edo history. At the heart of the Japanese Alps, Nagano is one of the country’s most popular destinations, whether in winter for its snow sports and the much-loved Jigokudani Monkey Park or in the warmer months for discovering the undulating hills on foot. For fantastic Edo architecture, head to the Kiso Valley for a 60-kilometer stretch of quaint wooden buildings that marked the Nakasendo route 200 years ago.