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The "fermentation" culture of Koriyama, a city of food
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Koriyama City, located in the center of Fukushima Prefecture, is a hub for the distribution of goods and is developing as a food town. Beer, whiskey, wine, sake, miso, red bean paste, etc. - ingredients and meals that utilize "fermentation", a process that is transformed by microorganisms into something beneficial for humans, are rooted in the city. This time, we will introduce three types: whiskey, beer, and wine!
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It takes at least 76 minutes by Shinkansen from Tokyo Station. There are hotels around Koriyama Station that can accommodate a total of 8,000 people, and there are plenty of experiences that take advantage of the urban area. You can also enjoy Japanese-style nighttime content such as bars and snacks. You can also feel the grandeur of nature by moving north, south, east, and west. In Koriyama City, which was developed by drawing water from Lake Inawashiro, which is also a national park, has natural scenery such as Japan's oldest cherry blossoms, and is also recognized as a story of Japanese heritage, you can enjoy food culture and activities such as sake and fermentation. You can experience it. We look forward to your visit as the starting point of your trip to Tohoku.
"Asaka Distillery" attracts attention from around the world for its use of wind and water to brew quality sake
The Asaka Distillery, the only whiskey distillery in the Tohoku region, is located on the premises of Sasanokawa Shuzo Co., Ltd., a sake brewery that has been in operation in Koriyama since 1765 (Meiwa 2). Koriyama's clean water and climate with large temperature differences (wind) produce whiskey, which is then polished in barrels.
This is a place where you can experience 300 years of history, including winning the world's highest award at the 2022 World Whisky Awards (WWA) international competition. In addition to purchasing sake at the brewery shop and touring the brewery, you can also experience hand-filling your own whiskey (reservations required).
Access: [Car] Approx. 15 minutes from Koriyama Station, Approx. 15 minutes from Koriyama Minami IC
[Train] About 15 minutes walk from Asaka-Nagamori Station on the JR Tohoku Main Line
[Bus] Koriyama Station Line 2 Rokken [via Old National Route, Sukagawa] Get off at the bus stop "Yamazakura Factory"
Asaka Distillery (Sasanokawa Shuzo)
963-0108 1-178 Sasagawa, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture
The Sasanokawa Sake Brewery, which has a long history as a sake brewery dating back to 1765 (Meiwa 2), is home to the oldest whiskey distillery in the Tohoku region. It was fully reopened in 2016, and the combination of the white plaster-walled storehouse and pot stills is a refreshing sight. You can take a tour of the distillery and shop at the shop.
When it comes to beer, "PIRONO BEER" and "Hop Japan Beer Restaurant Koriyama" are the best
PIRONO BEER
This is Koriyama's first local craft beer store, which opened in June 2024 as a local brewery and restaurant. It is open from 4pm from Tuesday to Sunday, so you can enjoy the taste of freshly poured Koriyama!
Access: 13 minutes walk from the west exit of Koriyama Station
Hop Japan Beer Restaurant
If you want to enjoy local vegetables and seafood dishes with beer, try Hop Japan Beer Restaurant Koriyama, located in front of Koriyama Station.
A restaurant run by craft beer brewer Hop Japan where you can interact with the local community. The first floor is a stand-up beer stand, and the second floor is a restaurant where you can enjoy 10 types of beer!
Hop Japan Beer Restaurant (Instagram)
Access: 3 minutes walk from the west exit of Koriyama Station
Fukushima Ouse Winery turns the charm of Fukushima fruits into alcohol
Fukushima Ouse Winery was established with the aim of promoting fruit farming in the city and prefecture as a tertiary industry sector.
"Vin de Ollage" uses grapes produced by 13 cooperating farmers in the city and contracted farmers in the prefecture, and the brewing techniques have improved year by year, and in recent years it has won numerous awards at domestic competitions. You can enjoy a tour of the farm, tastings and sales, and a shop!
Access : [Car] Approx. 35 minutes from Koriyama Station, Approx. 15 minutes from Koriyama Minami IC
Fukushima Ouse Winery
963-0213 2, Goushigoushi,Tadano,Ousemachi, Koriyama City, Fukushima Pr...
This facility is filled with the charm of the Fruit Kingdom of Fukushima, where you can enjoy a variety of alcoholic beverages, including ``Vin d'Orage,'' a wine made with grapes from Koriyama and other prefectures, and cider made from Fuji apples from Fukushima Prefecture. You can also sample it for 350 yen per glass.
If you come to Koriyama, be sure to experience the fermentation culture!
It takes at least 76 minutes by Shinkansen from Tokyo Station. There are hotels around Koriyama Station that can accommodate a total of 8,000 people, and there are plenty of experiences that take advantage of the urban area. You can also enjoy Japanese-style nighttime content such as bars and snacks. You can also feel the grandeur of nature by moving north, south, east, and west. In Koriyama City, which was developed by drawing water from Lake Inawashiro, which is also a national park, has natural scenery such as Japan's oldest cherry blossoms, and is also recognized as a story of Japanese heritage, you can enjoy food culture and activities such as sake and fermentation. You can experience it. We look forward to your visit as the starting point of your trip to Tohoku.
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