Katayama Shuzo

5.0

"This sake brewery uses water from the Sake no Izumi, which has a nearly-religious following amongst sake connoisseurs thanks to its reputation for producing great sake. Known for its association with legends about the Buddhist monk Kukai, the aptly-named ""spring of sake"" is counted amongst the Three Miraculous Waters of Nikko. The brewery also pays great attention to the rice and yeast it uses. It is also notable for its use of the Sase-style straining, a time-consuming technique that forgoes the use of presses but ensures that the flavor of the rice remains in the sake. The brewery also offers tours to groups of up to 30. Large groups should call ahead of time."

Spot details

Address: Tochigi Nikko-shi Segawa 146-2 Map
Area: Nikko / Kinu River / Lake Chuzenji Area
Phone: 0288210039
Hours: 8:00-18:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available(10spaces)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Wi-Fi: Not available
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

The Wonders of Sake

Tochigi | Breweries

Review

Unforgettable sake tour and tasting experience

Reviewed : 2020.01.02

Short walk from the Nikko train station we arrived at Katayama Shuzo. We were greeted by the owner and his wife. The owner took us on a tour (no shoes), due to our timing the sake brewing season was...
Amazing sake! Great experience!

Reviewed : 2019.10.12

Katayama-San is very nice, and speaks some English, so his tour is pleasant and informative. The sake is absolutely incredible.
酒蔵見学

Reviewed : 2019.09.01

見学の際の案内がとても丁寧です。オールハンドメイドで市場に出ない幻のお酒。お酒の弱い方はお水と一緒にちびちびやったり、ごく少量の水で割るとよいと思います。The guide was very polite when I visited.(in Japanese)Rare liquor,theyre all handmade and not on the market.If you...