Asakuchi Sake Tasting Tour in Okayama : Hiraki Shuzo

updated: December 11th, 2024

Discover the finest sake at Hiraki Shuzo in Asakuchi, Okayama Prefecture. Experience unique flavors and traditional techniques in this renowned brewery.

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    Overview


    Hiraki Shuzo Co. Ltd. is a sake brewery located in Kamogata-cho, Asakuchi City, Okayama Prefecture, approximately a 10-minute taxi ride from Kamogata Station on the JR Sanyo Line.
     The operating hours are weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with weekends being closed.
     It is recommended to check the operating hours and holidays before visiting.
    This brewery hosts events such as a new sake festival, attracting many visitors.
     The new sake festival features food stalls from local shops, live performances, and special activities for children, such as balloon giveaways.
     Amidst this lively atmosphere, you can enjoy limited edition sake and tasting events.
    Hiraki Shuzo offers a diverse range of sake, with the specially selected “Kihei Shibottamanma” being particularly popular as a sweet honjozo sake.
     This sake is made with 100% Akebono rice and does not have any added water, resulting in a higher alcohol content, but its rich flavor and mellow sweetness are distinctive.
     Additionally, “Kihei Omachi Rice Tokubetsu Junmai Sake,” made with 100% Omachi rice, undergoes low-temperature fermentation for an extended period.
     This sake offers a smooth throat feel and gentle sweetness, and its umami is enhanced when enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
    Chefs are also particular about their choice of ingredients, and they propose pairings with dishes that match each sake.
     Particularly, it goes well with richer dishes, allowing for a deeper tasting experience when enjoyed alongside meals.
     Moreover, Hiraki Shuzo contributes to regional revitalization as a new aspect of Japanese culture, which should not be overlooked.
    There are many other attractive sake breweries in Okayama Prefecture, so why not take this opportunity to visit and discover new flavors and enjoy encounters with delicious Japanese sake?

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