🗺️ Baoshan Brewery宝山酒造

Baoshan Brewery was founded in the 18th year of the Meiji era (1885) and is located on the road connecting the famed Iwamuro Onsen, known as the "hidden retreat of Niigata," and the revered Yahiko Shrine, which boasts the title of "Echigo's first shrine." It is renowned for its "Daiginjo Baoshan," which won a gold medal at the "Spring National Sake Competition." In addition to brewing sake using the popular Yamada Nishiki and Niigata's sake rice "Koshitanrei," the brewery also experiments with brewing using Koshihikari rice, which is generally considered unsuitable for sake production. The brewery is open to the public year-round, offering free tours of the brewing process (reservation required). In the brewery, which has been in use since its establishment, visitors can not only observe the sake-making process but also enjoy tastings of fresh sake before it hits the market in a Japanese-style room with a view of the garden. In addition to tasting fresh sake, guests can listen to explanations from the brewery staff about the behind-the-scenes stories of sake and ways to enhance the tasting experience. This rich content has become a topic of discussion, attracting around 16,000 visitors each year, making it quite popular. For travelers driving to the brewery, sweet sake is prepared for safe consumption. There is also a sales area within the brewery, allowing visitors to purchase any favorite products after their tour and tasting.

Founded in the 18th year of the Meiji era, this sake brewery is located near Iwamuro Onsen. It is open to the public year-round and offers free tours of the brewing process (reservation required), making it quite popular, with approximately 16,000 visitors each year. The staff provides explanations about sake and behind-the-scenes stories, which become rich topics of discussion. After the tour, visitors can enjoy tastings in a traditional Japanese room with a garden view. If you find a product you like, you can purchase it on-site.