[Handa city] Discover Handa's Sake Brewing Culture at "Kunizakari Sake no Bunka-kan"

Sake brewing tools used by craftsmen

Tools actually used in sake brewing

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Vats, sticks, etc.

The vats used for brewing and storing sake, the oar sticks used for stirring, and other age-old tools are all on display.

Large vats (brewing vats)

The large vats (shikomi-oke) holds 5,400 liters, which is equivalent to about 3,000 1.8 liter bottles. If you drink 1 gou (180 milliliters) every day, it will take 82 years to finish drinking one large vat.

The slanted platform is a "kaeru (frog)" and the stepping stool is a "neko (cat)"

Kitsune (fox) vat

In addition, it seems that there were also ways to call tools like animals such as "frog", "cat" and "fox" so that children who were apprentices could easily remember them.

Account books, abacuses, sake bottles, etc. that were actually used

trademark

In addition to sake brewing tools, there are also exhibits such as sake bottles, account books, and trademarked sake labels.

Cups and barrels used for celebratory sake

Sake has been an essential part of celebrations since ancient times. Kakutaru (square barrels) are given to couples on the occasion of marriage or betrothal ceremonies, as a barrel filled with sake conveys the message "to get along and stay together for a lifetime".

A small square barrel holds a half-sho (900 milliliters), which was used to celebrate those who were doing business under the guise of prosperity.

Kuni Zakari, also offers the "Masu masu hanjyo (ever-growing prosperity)" bottle, which holds 2 sho 5 gou. You can also choose an original label, so you can give a one-of-a-kind gift sake that is sure to please.

Movie + tasting corner to understand more about Kuni Zakari 's charm

After enjoying the exhibit, head to the back room. A movie (approximately 8 minutes) will be shown that will give you a deeper understanding of Kuni Zakari 's origins and charm, and afterwards you will be able to sample sake. There are about 3 to 5 types of sake available, as well as fruit wines and non-alcoholic products.

Shop section where you can buy souvenirs

Sake produced by Nakano Sake Brewery (some)

There is also a shop section where you can purchase Nakano Sake Brewery's alcoholic beverages for those who have found their favorite sake through tasting, those who want to enjoy the alcoholic beverages they are interested in at home, or as souvenirs for acquaintances and friends. Nakano Sake Brewery produces various brands of sake, including Kuni Zakari, as well as plum wine and fruit wine.

Chita Umeshu (plum wine: 720ml 1,650 yen)

Umeshu, in particular, is made from plums grown and hand-picked at the company's own ume garden, Kuni Zakari FARM. Fully ripened Beni-Nanko-ume and Nanko-ume, grown by our special cultivation methods, are blended in perfect balance and soaked together with a lot of love. You can drink it in various ways, such as on the rocks or with soda.

Non-alcoholic plum syrup is also recommended for those who don't like alcohol.

Kuppy Ramune Chuhai for ages 20 and above (300ml 262 yen)

Also, keep an eye out for collaboration products with "Kuppy Ramune", which is famous for its rabbit and squirrel characters. "Kuppy Ramune Chu-hai for 20-year-olds and above" is a chu-hai that recreates the nostalgic taste of Kuppy Ramune in chu-hai. Unlike the usual Kuppy Ramune packaging, it is dressed for the night. Fill a glass with plenty of ice, pour in Kuppy Ramune Chuhai, and top with Kuppy Ramune to make it sweet and delicious.

It's also fun to stroll along the Handa Canal and historic sites

Kunizakari Sake no Bunka-kan is located along a canal, and there are many attractions nearby, such as Hanroku Garden (former Nakano Hanroku Residence), historical sites such as the Oguri Family Residence, and the Mizkan Museum. Why not take a stroll along the relaxing canal while sightseeing?