The world's largest brewery opens! Uonuma Jozo (Brewery): Healthy rice koji made from Uonuma water

Sneak peek into one of the world's largest rice koji factories

At Uonuma Jozo (Brewery), you can tour one of the world's largest rice koji factories.

First, in the theater room, we watched a video that explained why amazake was made in Uonuma and how it is made.

The film won Silver in the Visitor Films category at the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards.

After viewing the exhibit, we finally entered the factory.

You will proceed while listening to the explanation. Please rest assured that the machines are closed on weekends.

You can see it in action on the monitor.

At the end of the factory tour, we went to "Yukimuro", a place where snow that falls during the winter is stored in a warehouse.

The natural cool air generated by this snow cools the cafe and other areas of the building in the summer.

Air conditioning that makes use of the blessings of nature is very eco-friendly.

You can only taste it here! Limited menu delivered directly from the factory

The cafe offers limited-edition menu items such as "Koji Amazake" and "Koji Amazake Soft Serve Ice Cream," which are delivered directly from the factory and can only be enjoyed here.

Koji Amazake is not diluted, so it is very rich, and the grainy texture of the rice koji is irresistible.

There are two types: hot and iced. The iced version is refreshing, while the hot version brings out the aroma of amazake.

The "Koji Amazake Soft Cream" is light and easy to eat thanks to the gentle sweetness of koji amazake, making it perfect for the coming summer!

Enjoy koji products at home

Uonuma Jozo (Brewery) also has a shop where you can purchase koji products on the spot.

The most popular item is the "Koji Amazake," but they also have limited edition sweets in collaboration with famous pastry chefs.

We also have cooler bags that are perfect for takeout.

Taste the carefully selected water

Next to the cash register and in the parking lot, you can taste the water that Uonuma Jozo (Brewery) is particular about.

This delicious water, nurtured by the rich nature of Uonuma, is essential for making rice koji.

Please come and try the delicious, healthy food made from Uonuma water.

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What did you think? It is precisely because Uonuma has such delicious water that it is able to produce such delicious food. The Uonuma City Tourism Association also provides information on tourism and cuisine on its official website. Please also check out the official website!