Homare Shuzo, Kitakata, Fukushima

Homare Sake Brewery is a Japanese sake brewery located in Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture. The company was founded in 1918 by Kosaku Karahashi, a rice wholesaler who had been manufacturing miso and koji (malted rice), and took over the brewery. Gradually, the business expanded and became one of the leading sake breweries in the Tohoku region. The extremely high quality of Homare sake has earned it a high reputation both in Japan and abroad: it has won awards at the International Wine Challenge (IWC) and other sake competitions, and was even selected as a souvenir for the heads of state at the 2016 Ise-Shima Summit.

Available : Tasting, Brewery Tour, Shop
Founded : 1918
Representative brand : Aizu Homare
Tel : 0241-22-5155
Access : 10 min drive from JR Kitakata Station
Kura opening hours : 10:30, 11:30, 14:30
Tour reservation : Needed for a group.
Business hours : 9:00-16:30
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Shiguretei

Ancient house nestled in a satoyama surrounded by rice paddies and fields. This is the hometown.

10 minutes by car from JR Kitakata Station (pick-up available) 30 minutes by car from Aizu-Wakamatsu IC on Banetsu Expressway along Prefectural Road No. 336 (Aizu Mahoroba Kaido)

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Kitakata Green Hotel

A hotel with a family atmosphere. Located in the center of town, near government offices and restaurants, it is ideal for sightseeing and business.

3 minutes drive or 15 minutes walk from JR Kitakata Station

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Azuma Ryokan

Morning ramen is popular. The proprietress, who is a sightseeing concierge, will guide you.

12 minutes walk from JR Kitakata Station (*3 minutes by car)

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