Ito Goshi / Kamezaki Kamos

Located in Kamezaki, Handa City, Aichi Prefecture, "Ito Goshi/Kamezaki Kamos" is a "food entertainment space" where you can experience the revival story of the brewery that produced "Shikishima," a sake that has been brewed since the Edo period, and the fermentation culture of the Chita Peninsula. "Shikishima" was a famous sake brewed by Ito Goshi, which was founded in 1788, but closed down in 2000 due to the decline in demand for sake. However, the 9th generation owner, Yu Ito, learned sake brewing from scratch, reacquired the sake brewing license, and bought back the brewery, reviving "Shikishima" after 21 years. This challenge to connect the lost sake brewing culture to the future has garnered the support of many people. At the current Ito Goshi, you can easily enjoy the taste of "Shikishima" through paid tastings and standing bars, as well as stroll through the charming "Goshi Yokocho" lined with historical buildings. The Chita Peninsula, a kingdom of fermentation, offers a wide selection of snacks made with local miso, tamari soy sauce, and sake lees, allowing you to experience perfect pairings with sake. Furthermore, a brewery tour reveals the story of its revival and the sake-making process, while in the evening, you can savor gastronomy at the restaurant, blending seasonal ingredients from the Chita Peninsula with its fermentation culture. The shop stocks not only sake but also local miso, soy sauce, and other fermented condiments, allowing you to take home a piece of the Chita Peninsula's charm. Ito Goshi, where history, fermentation, food, and regional revitalization stories intersect, is a must-visit for sake enthusiasts and travelers seeking a unique Japanese cultural experience.