Things to do in Otaru：Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkogura

Introduction to Kikkogura

Tortoise storehouse tour
We brew local sake all year round using 100% Hokkaido rice.
We make sake every day, so you can tour the factory at any time.
After the tour, you can enjoy the representative brand “Takaragawa” and sake limited to the brewery at the tasting corner.
Additionally, for those who do not drink alcohol, we offer tastings of amazake and black bean tea.
*We do not allow tastings for people who drive vehicles such as cars or bicycles, or for people under the age of 20.

 

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Introduction to Tanaka Sake Brewing Main Store

Features
The main store is a two-story wooden building built in 1927 (Showa 2).
It has been designated as a “historical building” by Otaru City.
The store, which has been restored from the early Showa period, displays old signs and ledgers.
You can enjoy the atmosphere of an old sake brewery.

 

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Tasting

The store retains a good old fashioned atmosphere, and there are always 10 to 15 different types available for tasting.
Employees with a wealth of specialized knowledge
We will provide you with friendly and thorough explanations, so you can purchase with confidence.
Why not try finding the local sake that suits you in a relaxed atmosphere?
*We do not allow tastings for people who drive vehicles such as cars or bicycles, or for people under the age of 20.

 

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souvenir

In addition to the representative brand “Takaragawa”, seasonal sake, and local sake only sold in Otaru city.
The “Otaru Bijin” series of liqueurs made from Goshisan fruit and the “Magic Drop Hon Mirin” are also very popular.
In addition, the main store limited sake and the “Junmai Freshly Squeezed Nama Genshu” straight from the brewery are also popular.

 

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Tanaka Sake Brewery’s alcoholic beverages

Takaragawa is a representative brand of Tanaka Sake Brewery, a local sake from Otaru.
From Junmai Sake to Junmai Daiginjo Sake, to suit your taste preference, gift, etc.
This is the lineup you can choose from.
Kitano Issei
A new brand from Tanaka Sake Brewery, launched in 2016.
Made with 100% Hokkaido rice, it has a taste that is carefully selected by the brewer.

 

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Limited liquor

We also offer special items that are carefully prepared and delivered in limited quantities.
Please enjoy the precious taste carefully selected by the master brewer with delicious side dishes.

In addition, we have a wide variety of products such as seasonal sake, Otaru Bijin series, amazake, and rare potato shochu. Manju and rice crackers made with sake lees are also recommended.

 

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Link：Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkogura

Factory tour

Open all year round, free of charge
Visiting hours: 9:05 AM to 5:30 PM (Required time: 10 to 15 minutes)
Inquiries: 0134-21-2390