Sake Brewery Spots in Kita-Shinano Area

  • 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.
  • Matsubaya Main Store
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    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...

  • Obuse Brewery
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Kamitakai-gun Obusemachi Oshiha 571
  • Igaya Sake Brewing
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Pref. Nakanoshi Nakano Naka 1597
  • Tsunoguchi Brewery
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Iiyama-shi Tokisato 1147
  • Takahashi Sukezukuri Brewery
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Kamiminochi-gun Shinanomachi Furuma 856-1
  • Tamamura Main Store
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Shimotakai-gun Yamanouchimachi Hirao 1163
  • Matsubaya
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Suzaka-shi Suzaka Kitayokomachi 1640-10
  • Maruyo Sake Brewing
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Pref. Nakanoshi Chuou 2-chome 5-12
  • Shiga Izumi Brewery
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Nakano-shi Higashiyama 3-1
  • Shichifuku Brewery
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Kamiminochi-gun Iizunamachi Mure 2741
  • Takasawa Brewery
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Kamitakai-gun Obusemachi

Nagano Areas

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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.

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