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Factory / Workshop

Maruki Winery

4.0

22 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Yamanashi Pref. Koushushi Katsunumachoushimoiwasaki 2488

This winery in Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture is the oldest in Japan. It sells a variety of wine labels including Raison, La Feuille, Iro, and Nigori. Not only can you buy wine here, but you can also tour the wine-making area.

まる喜が経営されている旅館「坐忘」に宿泊し、そこでまる喜のワインや日本酒を幾つか堪能しました。まず大きなライブラリーには飲み放題のまる喜ワインが数種類置かれていました。タイプの異なる2種類のワインを頂きましたが美味しかったです。また夕食時にはまる喜が山形で生産している出羽燦々を使った日本酒を頂きましたが、これもとても美味しかったです。まる喜の旅館で、まる喜産の美味しい醸造酒、ワインと日本酒を...
Suehiro Sake Brewery Kaeigura

4.0

22 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukushima Pref. Aiduwakamatsushi Nisshinmachi 12-38

A sake storehouse located in Nisshinmachi, Aizuwakamatsu City. A free tour is offered and visitors can see the actual storehouse area, exhibit room, and concert hall housed in traditional earthen wall storehouse. There’s a store selling limited edition sakes with a tasting corner; as well as a café housed in a storehouse built in 1892 which serves coffee brewed from the same water used for the sake, and chiffon cake made with daiginjo top quality sake.

1時間に一度、説明をしていただきながら見物出来ます。説明は、わかりやすくて興味をもてます。震災後の復興にも力をいれている酒蔵さんで、野口英世とも縁がある由緒ある家系です。最後に、ショップで試飲もさせていただけます。とても美味しかったです。
Mataichi Salt Works Kobo Tottan

4.0

9 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukuoka Pref. Itoshimashi Shimakeya 3757

"A salt factory located in Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture where products such as Mataichi salt are made. Visitors can see how salt is made and purchase a variety of goods, including salt pan boiled eggs; vaunted salt bread; and the ever popular ""Hanashio Pudding,"" sprinkled with salt. In addition, the facility also sells pork cutlet sandwiches and homemade sausage hot dogs together with coffee and seasonal fruit juices."

またいちの塩のプリンといえば糸島名物です。とろとろのプリンにカラメルと甘さを引き立てる塩が絶妙で人気ぐあるのも納得の味です。取り寄せてまで食べたくなるプリンとも言われていますが、実際に食べてみるとそれも納得の味でした。
Tsuno Wine

4.0

23 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Miyazaki Pref. Koyuguntsunochou Kawakita 14609-20

This winery is located in Tsuno Town, Koyu County. The wine is made from 100 per cent locally grown grapes. The winery offers inspections of the wine making process, wine tasting, and a produce shop. In addition, various events such as a farm produce harvesting experience, live jazz concerts, and barbecue lunches are held.

Other places use paper cups for tastings during the coronavirus era but this winery simply did away with tastings. It made our special trip to the winery a big disappointment. We came planning to buy...
The museum of Hakata's food and culture “HAKUHAKU” (tour)

4.0

21 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihigashiku Sharyou 2-14-28

“HAKUHAKU” is a museum of Hakata’s food culture which opened by “Fukuya,” the first place to sell spicy cod roe in Japan. It is divided into the five zones of museum, experience workshop, factory observation, cafe and shop. The spicy cod roe creation experience can be reserved up to 5 p.m. three days beforehand, though same-day reservation may be possible depending on the circumstance. It is around a 16-minute walk from JR Yoshizuka Station.

工場見学が楽しい。めんたい作りも体験できるようで、たくさん人が参加してました。レストランの定食は観光地価格で高いです。しかもご飯は炊いてから時間が立っているようで、めちゃくちゃ固かった。
Yahuoku Dome Tour

Travel / Tourism

Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Chuo-ku Jigyohama 2-2-2 PayPay dome

A tour through the Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome in Jigyohama, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City. There are eight different tours including visiting areas such as the locker rooms, dugouts, and roof, guided practice tours with Hawks alumni, or visiting the field post-game. Reservations for all tours must be made in advance.
Fukubijin Sake Breweries

4.0

21 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hiroshima Higashi-hiroshima-shi Saijohonmachi 6-21

酒蔵通りから線路側に1本入った通り沿いにある。大正6年(1917年)創業。店内にはコイン式の有料試飲機がある。カウンターでコイン(1枚100円)を購入すると、そのコインで1杯(30ml)試飲できるようになっている。
Asabiraki Local Sake Store

4.0

19 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Iwate Morioka-shi Daijijicho 10-34

This sake brewery that was founded in 1871 is located in Daijiji-cho, Morioka City. It brews the famous Asabiraki sake brand using traditional handmade processes and modern processes using the latest equipment. In addition to conducting free tours of the sake brewing process, the local sake product shop offers free tastings, and sells limited edition sake, delicacies and drinking vessels.

あさ開は岩手県盛岡市にある酒蔵です。地域共通クーポンが使えます。また、高速道路のETC東北観光フリーパスを利用していたので申込メールを見せたら特典として小さな地酒をいただきました。試飲しながら選ぶことができます。送料無料にするために11,000円分の日本酒や日本酒で作った梅酒を購入しました。私は運転しなければならなかったので試飲できませんでしたが、JAF会員は100円割引を使って酒粕を使ったソフト...
Soryu Winery Co., Ltd.

4.0

19 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Yamanashi Koshu-shi Katsunumacho Shimoiwasaki 1841

This winery, located in Shimoiwasaki Katsunuma-cho, Koshu City, was founded in 1899. The winery offers guided tours during which participants can learn about the winemaking process and view what goes on inside the facility, including the distillation room, bottling plant, and wine cellar. The winery also has a shop where you can sample around 40 different wines at any given time.

Free tasting of a good variety of Koshu, Muscat Bailey A, and blended red wines. I went after being impressed with the Soryu wines at Buda No Oka. There are several labels with different price...
Tokun Sake Brewery

3.5

19 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Chiba Pref. Katorishi Sawara I 627

This sake brewery is in I, Sawara, Katori City. Established in 1825, it uses the early rice and exceptional water from the embankments of the Tone River region. Tours of the brewery are free (reservations required for 15 or more), where one can learn about the sake making process and enjoy sake tasting. The shop on the grounds offers sweets made from sake and other specialty items.

佐原の蔵元です。有料で試飲ができますが、車のため我慢。ショップで販売されている商品は、マスキングテープやシャツなど、色々増えていました。今回は前掛け生地で作ったバッグに入った日本酒日本入りセットを購入。お支払いはカード他、〇〇ペイ系も利用出来ます。
Ryukyu Glass Kirameki Kobo

4.5

16 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Okinawa Kunigami-gun Onnason Yamada 3111

This Ryukyu glass studio is located in Onna Village, Okinawa Prefecture. Visitors can watch the work of a group of craftsmen lead by Ikemiyagi Yoshio, a certified Traditional Craftsman of Okinawa Prefecture. Ikemiyagi was selected as a Contemporary Master Craftsman in 2014 by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. The workshop also offers Ryukyu glasswork experiences in which participants can make a variety of items from such as taru glasses, saucers, and flower vases from Ryukyu glass. Visitors can also view and purchase more than 500 pieces of Ryukyu glasswork, which makes a great souvenir.

ルネッサンスに宿泊中、雨だったので急遽連絡したところ飛び込みで受け入れて貰えました。 5歳の息子で不安もありましたが、親切な職人さんに優しく教えて頂き、写真をとるためのポージングやシャッターチャンスを作って下さいました。本人もとても喜んで大事に使っています。きらめき工房さんのガラスは気泡・波風のラインがとても美しいグラスで、空港でお土産のグラスが沢山並んでいるのを見ていた時も、主人が「やっぱり...
Oishi Sake Brewery, Tanbaji Sake-no-Yakata (Kameoka Main Branch)

4.0

18 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kameokashi Hiedanochousaeki Kaichimata 13

The Oishi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. has a history of more than 300 years. Guests can visit the Sake-no-Kan shop, the main building, and the Motokura. The Motokura is its old brewery, and they have a tasting counter as well as a hakari-uri corner where they sell sake by volume, with guests filling up bottles of their choice as much as they'd like. It's also popular for selling sake varieties not available anywhere else.

亀岡市街地からすぐです。実際のものづくりは美山でこちらは瓶詰めのみらしいです。２階に当時の酒造りの道具があります。但し空調は効いていません。醸造酒から純米大吟醸まで揃っています。店員の方は快く近場の見所など教えてくれます。試飲も割りと自由なようです。
Umegae Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.

4.5

15 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nagasaki Pref. Saseboshi Joumachou 317

"This sake brewery is located in Joma-cho, Sasebo City. Founded in the Edo period (1603-1868), it brews Japanese sake and shochu, including the brand-name sake ""Umegae."" It has also received high praise at the Annual Japan Sake Awards. It conducts free tours of the brewery (reservations required), and you can purchase products and learn about the brewing process and taste samples."

Umegae Sake Brewery is more than just Japanese Rice Wine otherwise known as Sake. It is a cultural, tasting and most of all, a true Japanese Traditional Experience.. The staff are friendly, have...
Katashimo Winery Museum Cafe & Bar

4.5

15 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Osaka Kashiwara-shi Taiheiji 2-9-14

This winery is located in Kashiwara City where the best grapes in Osaka are grown. Vineyards began being cultivated in the early Meiji period and were used to make wine starting in 1914. Guests can visit these vineyards which produce organic grapes certified as Osaka Eco Agricultural Products. The winery also offers a tasting room, surrounded by a display of tools used for distilling from the Meiji to Taisho periods in the second floor of the storage shed, which is a Designated Cultural Property. Try the wines and find the perfect wine for you. You can also enjoy a tour and meal with a variety of menu choices. A reservation is required for the meal.

大阪いらっしゃ〜い府民割りツアーで利用しました。難波〜柏原をバスです。ワイン作りは歴史有るそうです。バスが通りづらい狭い道のの先にカタシモワイナリーが有ります。案内人がワイン畑の説明、工場を説明してくれ、試飲、買物も出来ます。規模的には小さくて、大手ビール工場とは比較になりませんが、楽しめますよ。
Asahi Beer Suita Factory

Travel / Tourism

Osaka Suitashi Nishinoshouchou 1-45

This is the factory of Asahi Breweries, Ltd. which manufactures such as “Asahi Super Dry”. They run factory tours with tickets having to be reserved in advance, and the tour goes through a video, panel exhibition and the production line, and you can learn free of charge about the history and manufacturing processes of Asahi Beer’s. After finishing the tour, you can also sample freshly brewed beers. The exhibition containing roughly 3,700 types of beer can collected from around the world is also a must see. The nearest station is Suita Station.
Wakaki Shoten

4.0

17 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukushima Kitakata-shi 3-4786

"This venerable soy sauce and miso maker dates back to the Edo period. They've used all-natural local ingredients ever since their founding in 1755, making miso and soy sauce that can be eaten with peace of mind. The corner shop has a modern Western design that uses the same ornamental tiles as the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo. Behind it there are still eight old warehouses used to store materials and tools. The shop's flagship ""Wakaki Tennen Jozo Shoyu"" soy sauce is made from local soybeans fermented in wooden tanks and aged for two years. It offers a traditional aromatic flavoring for sushi and sashimi."

超レトロです。素敵です。江戸時代の創業のようです。見るだけでも惚れ惚れしてしまいます。お土産屋さんも併設されているようです。
Iwachu Tekkikan

4.0

17 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Minamisemboku 2-23-9

A theme-park style Nanbu ironware factory located in Minamisenboku, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. Visitors can view a gallery of Nanbu ironware dating back 400 years and take a tour to view the ironmaking process free of charge. The adjoining shop sells old-fashioned Nanbu ironware and a variety of ironware souvenirs. In recent years, the shop has come to offer a variety of products designed to meet the needs of modern lifestyles while making use of traditional techniques, and its modern designs and colorful cookware are particularly popular.

Iwachu Ironworks is one of the several major ironware manufactures in the prefecture of Iwate. Their ironware is well-known all over Japan as “Nanbu Tekki (Ironware)” from the name of the feudal day...
Kurambon Wine

4.0

15 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Yamanashi Pref. Koushushi Katsunumachoushimoiwasaki 835

This winery in Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture stands out for its traditional Japanese manor wine salon. The main house, where you can take a rest after your tour, was built some 130 years ago and was once a sericulture farmhouse. It is open to visits any time, and you can enjoy wine tasting and wine cellar tours. They also hold winery tours, one for regular tourist customers and another for alcohol buyers in the hospitality industry.

ワイナリー見学ツアーは残念ながらやっていなかったのですが、売店が空いてました。山梨甲州ワインをたくさん買えます。建物が文化財に選ばれている立派な建物でした！
Yonaguni Town Traditional Craft Hall

3.5

18 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Okinawa Yaeyama-gun Yonaguni Cho Yonaguni 175-2

"This facility for creating and displaying traditional arts and crafts in Yonaguni, Yonaguni Town, Yaeyama County. You can observe the procedure for making ""Yonaguni ori"" weaving which boasts a tradition of about 500 years, and check out related materials. They also sell products such as small items made with Yonaguni ori."

祖納の集落から徒歩10分ほどにある建物で伝統の織物についての工芸品を展示しているらしいですが都合によりしばらく休館らしいです。蛍光灯はこうこうとついていて窓から織り機が見えますが、無人なのか閉まっていました。田舎のありがちな気分次第で締めているのか行く前に事前に確認を
Toyonotsuru Sake Brewery

4.0

8 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Chiba Isumi-gun Otakimachi Shinmachi 88

通りに面した建物では昔ながらの作りですが、閉まっているので、敷地内に入っていきました。落ち着いた口調で商品の説明をしてくれました。