[Kobe City] Spread the charm of Japanese sake! ``Nadagogoshusho'' where you can enjoy sake from 26 breweries

• Table of Contents
• Enjoy Nadagogo alcoholic beverages at a renovated former sake brewery
• Enjoy pairing sake with dishes that match their characteristics
• Spreading the charm of Japanese sake! Events related to alcohol are also held regularly.
• basic information

Enjoy Nadagogo alcoholic beverages at a renovated former sake brewery

Photo provided by: “Nada Gogo Sake”

``Nadagogosakesho'' is located about a 10-minute walk from Hanshin Mikage Station. The store, which opened in 2022, is a renovated sake brewery owned by Kenbishi Sake Brewery, a brewery in Mikagego that has been in business for over 500 years.

It is said that sake making in Nada began in Nishinomiya. There are records that it was practiced as far back as the Muromachi period, but it was during the Kan'ei era (1624-1644) that sake making in Nada Gogo became serious. By the late Edo period, the production volume was high enough to account for approximately 80% of the sake consumed in Edo.

Nada Gogo's sake is made using Miyamizu, which contains a lot of minerals, and is characterized by its sharp taste, which is called ``Otokozake.'' It is said that it flourished to the point of being the best in Japan because it had an environment suitable for sake brewing and was located in the perfect location for maritime transportation. Even now, Hyogo Prefecture is the top producer of sake.

Photo provided by: “Nada Gogo Sake”

``Nada Gogo Sake Shop'', where you can enjoy alcoholic beverages from Nada Gogo, is unique in that its interior resembles a shrine, as the concept says ``Yoyorozu no Kami.'' The story goes that the U-shaped counter in the center is the approach to the shrine, and the god of sake is enshrined in the sake storage tank at the very back. Our hope is that we hope you enjoy it.

Shinto altar at the entrance

A flag depicting gods by artist Hisashi Matsumoto, who lives in Nishinomiya City.

The U-shaped counter in the center of the store is 50 meters long, and you can enjoy communicating with the staff and customers facing you. Conversations over drinks seem to be lively, and many say that ``before you know it, the customers sitting next to you have become friends with each other.''

There is also a heartwarming story of a customer who proposed to her and everyone who was there celebrated. We can definitely say that one of the charms of ``Nadagogosakesho'' is that you can enjoy interacting with the people you meet, especially now that people have become far apart due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Enjoy pairing sake with dishes that match their characteristics

``Nada Gogo Shusho'' operates on a ticket system, and the number of tickets is indicated on the menu table. When ordering, just tell the staff what menu you want to order and give them the number of tickets listed. Basically, each person purchases one set of tickets (initial ticket price is 3,000 yen), and each set has 15 tickets. Additional tickets cost 1,000 yen for 5 tickets. Refunds for unused tickets are possible only if paying in cash. The ticket is valid for 6 months, so you can use it on your next visit.

A popular menu item is the ``Nada Gogo Sake Set'' (3,000 yen/15 tickets). The set includes 5 types of Nadagogo sake and 3 types of seasonal small plates to match the sake. The contents change depending on the season, so look forward to seeing what kind of alcohol and food you can find on the day.

The tray uses the koji lid used in koji making. Featuring art by artist Nao Matsumoto

They will also bring you a guidebook on how to enjoy the Nada Gogo Sake Set, so you can enjoy pairing sake and food while reading it.

The best part of the ``Nada Gogo Sake Shop Set'' is that when you compare the drinks, the individuality of each drink stands out and is interesting. The dishes served together are prepared using cooking methods and ingredients that bring out the original flavor of the sake.

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"Sake lees cream cheese" with aroma of almond and orange peel

The theme of the cuisine is "seasonal, local, compatibility, and fermentation." The menu is designed without using additives, with dishes that are gentle on the body and soothing to the mind. There is a sense of playfulness in the cooking, such as combining unexpected ingredients, which makes the meal more enjoyable. Please take your time to enjoy it.

Spreading the charm of Japanese sake! Events related to alcohol are also held regularly.

Photo provided by: “Nada Gogo Sake”

At Nada Gogo Sake Shop, events related to alcohol are held regularly. At the music event entitled "DJ Comes SAKE SATURDAY!", the storage tank was also colorfully lit up. The emotional atmosphere, which is different from the daytime, seems to be popular among the younger generation.

DJ equipment near the kitchen

illuminated storage tank

The ``hot sake experience'' that gained popularity at the light festival ``Meyameya'' held last year at Meriken Park in Kobe in December 2022 will now be available at ``Nada Gogo Sake Shop.'' In the hot sake experience, you place a bottle into a sake sake brewer equipped with a thermometer and enjoy sake at your preferred temperature.

The aroma and taste change so much depending on the temperature, such as 35 degrees ``human skin sake'' and 50 degrees ``hot sake''! You will be surprised at the difference.

It's also fun to enjoy communicating with the staff while waiting for the temperature to reach your preference.

Photo provided by: “Nada Gogo Sake”

In addition, they are planning to open a store at "Meyameya 2023", which will be held from Wednesday, December 20th, 2023 to Friday, December 29th, 2023. Enjoy the night in Kobe with the fantastic illuminations.

``Nada Gogo Sake Shop'' continues to promote the appeal of Nada Gogo's sake with a passionate desire to ``spread the best sake culture in the universe.'' Kobe is also known as a fashion city, and there seems to be a plan to hold a fashion show here in the future, so I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of events will be held in the future.

Even if you don't usually drink sake, you might find yourself wanting to learn more about sake by visiting Nada Gogo Sake. Why not toast with Nada sake while enjoying communication with the staff and people around you?

(Writer Nakata/West Plan)

*This article is information as of November 2023. Prices include tax. Product contents and prices may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.

basic information

Nada Gogo Sake Shop

Address: 3-11-2 Mikagehonmachi, Higashinada Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture

Phone number: 080-7945-8291

Business hours: Fridays and Saturdays 12:00-21:00 (LO 20:30), Sundays and holidays 12:00-20:00 (LO 19:30)

Closed: Monday to Thursday (open on public holidays)

Access: 10 minutes walk from Hanshin Mikage Station

Parking: None

HP: https://nadagogo.com/

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