When you feel like having a drink, you find information about a sake brewery in Fushimi Momoyama called "Aozora" that also operates a bar from noon. The sign reads "Fujioka Sake Brewery Co., Ltd." with a garden where goldfish swim and stained glass in the shape of rice. It looks like a nice entrance, but is this the right place? Let's ask once. "Hello, I heard there's a bar here..." "Yes, this is the place." Rows of stylish sake bottles on the right. Inside, there is a counter for 5 people and a low table for 4 people. Jazz music plays in the background. When you sit down, they bring out "well water from the brewery for you to drink." Let's see... Wow, it's so clear! Huh... I didn't know water could taste this good... I end up drinking the water like it's sake! I order the brewery's special sake "Aozora Kura Tsukuri Kome Kinuhikari" for 600 yen. Served in a beautiful glass, 70ml is poured. It's delicious! Refreshing and dry, with a light touch! The aftertaste is sharp even though the initial taste is gentle. They use their own rice for this sake. Amazing! I also order the "Homemade Sake Lees Raisin Butter" for 600 yen. They tell me it's frozen, so I should break it with chopsticks. The raisins are sweet, the smooth sake lees butter, and the salty crackers create a perfect balance. It's amazing! They say "I'll be next to you," and I enjoy my drink alone, listening to the jazz playing in the background. I order a refill of the same sake and also the "Cream Cheese with Sake Lees" for 600 yen. It's a generous portion, and the saltiness of the sake lees is strong, so I prefer the sake lees butter. The person next to me shares their pickled vegetables, and they are delicious, especially the wasabi pickled yam and the daikon radish. Pickled vegetables and homemade raisin butter are recommended. Occasionally, I see the brewery workers passing by behind the glass, working on something, which is enjoyable to watch. It's a lovely sake brewery bar that makes you want to stop by again, located on a street just north of Otemaedori Shopping Street.

Mid-March. I decided to visit a sake brewery in Fushimi, starting with this place that I've been curious about for a while. [About the Shop] - Shop of Fujioka Sake Brewery - A bar counter where you can drink freshly squeezed sake while watching the brewing process through glass [Tasting Set] ¥1,200 - I enjoy tasting sets to understand the differences in flavors - Drinking sake at a brewery feels special - I used to not like cloudy sake, but surprisingly, the dry taste was great! - Sake in the afternoon is the best [Crunchy Sweet and Spicy Fried Dish] ¥600 - Goes well with sake - I later thought it might have been better if it wasn't fried, but it was still good [Mountain Sea Urchin Tofu] ¥600 - Delicious! Perfect side dish for sake - The overall downside is that the snacks are a bit pricey, but the atmosphere is great so it's a good experience overall [Atmosphere] - The exterior is very stylish and has a charming atmosphere - Attached to a sake brewery, so the atmosphere is just great [Sakiti's Tip] - I visited around 12:00 on a weekday - There are only a counter and a table in the middle, so timing is important - Perfect for a casual drink during a sake brewery tour rather than a meal

When I went to Fushimi, I planned to visit a certain restaurant. After enjoying a meal and drinks at "Torisei Honten" restaurant, I stopped by on my way to Tanbabashi Station! They have a bar where you can do paid tastings of some of their sake stored in tanks, while enjoying the view. If you find a sake you like, you can also purchase it in the adjacent area. I aimed for the "Nomikurabe Set" available only on weekdays for 1200 yen. It includes: - Aosora Junmai Namagenshu Miyamanishiki (new sake) - Aosora Junmai Ginjo Yamadanishiki - Aosora Kura Tsukuri Kome Kinuhikari (brewer's own rice) The Junmai Namagenshu has a refreshing youthfulness due to being a new type, while the Junmai Ginjo has a soft and beautiful taste. The Kura Tsukuri Kome is smooth with a good balance of flavors. I also tried their homemade sake kasu raisin butter for 600 yen, which pairs well with sake and brings out the sweetness of the drink. Lastly, I had the Aosora Junmai Ginjo Yamadanishiki "Frozen Sake" (limited to 10 servings) for 650 yen, which is more like a dessert sake. It starts off with a crunchy texture but gradually melts into a drinkable form, allowing you to enjoy the difference in taste. On my way back, I bought the "Aosora Junmai Namagenshu Miyamanishiki" which I haven't opened yet, but I'm looking forward to trying it. As a side note, after this, I went to a convenience store to buy tea and ended up falling down the steps on my way out, resulting in a severe pain in my left ankle. I now have to use crutches for 3 weeks. Everyone, please be careful not to drink too much!

This is my first visit. I paid for a sake tasting at the brewery. They said you can have up to 4 cups on weekends. Hearing that, I felt like I had to try all 4. Since I don't have a preference, I asked for a recommended set of 3 types of sake and some pickles. All the sake was delicious! It was hard to choose between the unfiltered and cloudy ones. I decided to get the cloudy one as a souvenir. The pickles had just the right amount of salt and were perfect for someone who had been sweating. It was great that the brewing water was used as a chaser. It wasn't too crowded so I could enjoy my drinks comfortably.

Bar located within the Fujioka Sake Brewery. It is small, so be prepared for a possible line. They offer light snacks and tasting sets. Around 3 pm on a holiday, the bar was full with 2 groups waiting outside. There are about 10 seats available. Some seating is possible while waiting, but the waiting area is not very spacious. [Food consumed] Homemade Sake Kasu Ice Cream ¥580 The appearance is cute (*´ω｀*). The taste is a sake kasu flavor with a strong milk taste, which might be a matter of preference. However, the water they serve for free is incredibly delicious. It is drawn from a well on the premises and is very mellow. It made me realize that delicious water is essential for making good sake. Unfortunately, I had already consumed a lot of alcohol, so I couldn't try their sake, which was a shame. I would love to come back next time for a tasting set. Thank you for the meal!

My favorite shop♡ I always visit once a year on holidays, but this time I went on a weekday and was recommended a tasting set that is only available on weekdays. It was a place to enjoy sake without getting drunk, and it was especially delicious after not visiting for 3 years due to the pandemic.

Today's highlight❓ is the sake brewery bar at Fujioka Shuzo Store - Enz. I've always wanted to visit this place^o^ They have a limit of 3 drinks per person due to COVID restrictions. Although they don't have new sake, they offer a weekday-only set of 3 different sakes to compare (1200 yen). They also have homemade sake kasu raisin butter (580 yen). The sake comparison set includes Junmai Ginjo sake, Yamadanishiki Junmai Ginjo nama genshu, and Yamadanishiki Junmai Daiginjo. The flavors are delicate and exquisite^o^ My favorite was the Yamadanishiki nama genshu that got me hooked on sake^o^ It was so delicious! Even the techno DJ Richie Hawtin loved the same sake^o^ They say his signature is on the brewery's barrel^o^ They don't sell one-liter bottles, but they supply nearby liquor stores like Osaki Shoten and Meishu Takimoto. I'll stop by Osaki Shoten on my way back to buy a one-liter bottle of new sake^o^ Thank you for the wonderful experience^o^ If I have the chance, I'd love to visit the brewery for a tour^o^ Sake Brewery Bar Enz 075-611-4666 672-1 Imacho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Kyotohttps://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260601/26007340/

I tried a tasting set for 1000 yen, which included three different types of sake served in unique glassware with each type distinguished by the design on the small plates. The glasses had original sandblasted designs, showing attention to detail. They also provided soft water in a bottle, a thoughtful touch typical of a sake brewery. I arrived around 3pm and there was only one other customer. The seating consisted of four counter seats on tatami mats and one table. Shoes are taken off before entering. I sat at the counter, where I could see the brewery tanks through the glass. The sakes I tried were Junmai Ginjo Yamada Nishiki, Junmai Daiginjo Yamada Nishiki, and Tokubetsu Junmai Tanshaku Watase. The Junmai Ginjo had a lingering taste, while the Tanshaku Watase had a rich flavor. Personally, I found the Junmai Daiginjo to be the most refreshing and easy to drink. The appetizers included five different dishes on one plate, with pumpkin and nagaimo (Chinese yam) being particularly delicious.

Located a little north of the Ote-suji shopping street in Fushimi Momoyama, this Japanese sake bar is attached to the Fujioka Sake Brewery. You can sit at the sunken kotatsu table in front of the counter, with about 6 seats available. The staff at the bar are very knowledgeable about sake, and I learned a lot from them. First, I tried the weekday-only "tasting set." All the sake here is from the Aozora brand by Fujioka Sake Brewery. The set includes a junmai ginjo, a junmai daiginjo, and a special junmai. The junmai ginjo uses Yamada Nishiki rice from Yoshikawa, Hyogo Prefecture, with a 55% polishing ratio. It is best served chilled and has a refreshing taste. Next is the junmai daiginjo, also made with Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 40%. It doesn't have the typical fruity taste of daiginjo, but instead has a richer flavor. Lastly, the daiginjo uses a rice variety called Tankan Watari, which is like the father of Yamada Nishiki. It has a shorter stalk compared to Yamada Nishiki, whose mother rice variety, Yamada Ho, has a longer stalk. It's funny how they describe it as the child rice being in the middle. By the way, the Omachi rice variety has a stalk that's about 1 meter long, and they had it on display at the shop. This sake is served at room temperature and has a strong impact. I think this one is my favorite. The smoked duck appetizer was also delicious. I bought a glass and some Tankan Watari sake to take home from the adjacent shop. It was a fun time, and I would love to visit again.

Recently, Fushimi has been bustling. This topic is often heard. Originally, famous sake breweries such as Tsukasamakura and Kizakura gather in Fushimi. Sake brewing in Fushimi has a history dating back to around the 5th century. However, in recent years, brands like Dassai, Juyondai, and Nabeshima have emerged as super popular newcomers. Fushimi is often associated with mass-produced sake (in my opinion). Of course, each brewery has its own unique characteristics and is engaged in various brewing methods. However, high-end stores in Tokyo, for example, still focus on popular brands. The younger generation and brewery owners in Fushimi are working hard to revitalize the town. The whole town feels lively. According to a taxi driver, as of now (October 2020), the lively areas in Kyoto are Nishiki Market and Fushimi. For example, on this night in front of Kyoto City Hall on a Friday, wine bars and regular bars were crowded. Fushimi seems lively even on weekdays. Our shop, established in the Meiji era, is Fushimi Sake Brewery. You can easily enjoy their sake at our shop. The exterior of the shop is modest, but inside, large beams are effectively used, giving a sense of grandeur typical of a sake brewery. The atmosphere is calm and serene. On the left side, there is a bar counter and a tatami room, and on the right side, there are casual seats. Sosora, from Fushimi Sake Brewery, is a representative sake of Kyoto. This sake has various flavors that you can enjoy in a tasting set. The menu also offers a wide variety of options. Sosora is truly a deep and complex sake. The brewery is actively working on: - Smoked duck meat (500 yen) - Homemade lees-pickled ice cream (500 yen) - Sosora frozen sake, Junmai Daiginjo, Yamada Nishiki (570 yen) - Today's tasting set (1000 yen) including Sosora Junmai Ginjo, Sosora Junmai Daiginjo, and Sosora Tokubetsu Junmai sake.

I visited Fushimi as soon as I came to Kyoto this year. I came here last year as well. It's a bit of a walk from Fushimi Station, but not too difficult to find. Inside the shop, there is a sales corner and a corner where you can drink sake. You take off your shoes and order your favorite sake to drink. I ordered a Junmai Daiginjo made from Yamada Nishiki rice. It was easy to drink and had an elegant taste. I also tried a sip of Junmai Ginjo, which had a more distinct character. When I was leaving, I couldn't decide between buying Junmai Ginjo and Daiginjo, but I ended up purchasing the Junmai Ginjo. I look forward to enjoying it at home.

Fushimi, the sake district of Japan, is home to Fushimi Sake Brewery, where you can enjoy a paid tasting corner. You can sit in a private room, enjoy delicious snacks, and carefully compare different sakes. In Fushimi, in addition to sake brewery tours like Gekkeikan, there are many places where you can pay to taste different sakes such as "Aburacho" and "Fushimizu Sakagura Koji" at sake shops, allowing you to try a variety of local sakes. Although it is a paid service, it is relatively inexpensive compared to regular izakayas, and you can enjoy high-quality sakes that you cannot taste elsewhere, making it a great option for sake lovers. Here, you can taste Fushimi Sake Brewery's flagship "Aozora" pure rice, ginjo, and nama (draft) sakes, each with its own unique flavor profile. These sakes have a refreshing taste with a strong sweetness from the rice. In particular, the nama sake, which needs to be refrigerated, is difficult to take home as a tourist, so it is a great opportunity to enjoy it here. Additionally, the limited edition "Frozen Sake" is a must-try unique menu item that you can only taste here. Sake sorbet is truly a taste for adults. After the cold sensation on your tongue, the flavor of the sake slowly spreads throughout your mouth, making it irresistible in the middle of summer. Furthermore, the carefully marinated mountain sea urchin tofu with miso, and the exquisite smoked duck with elegant fat content are exceptional choices for snacks, ensuring that you can enjoy sake more deliciously than at any regular izakaya. If you love sake, be sure to stop by on your way back from Fushimi Inari.

I visit regularly... After visiting the graves in Kyoto Fushimi, I enjoy visiting sake breweries (￣∇￣)♬ It's difficult to bring back sake, so I limit myself to two bottles (ﾟωﾟ) Wednesdays are common, so the Fujoka Sake Brewery is closed on those days. Today is Thursday!! Let's go after a long time〜〜٩( ᐛ )و The brewery is a bit far from where the breweries are clustered, so it's a bit hard to find. There is a bar and a sales area on one floor, but the bar area looked deserted. I'm just buying sake and sake manju today, so I'll skip it. Sake prices range from ¥1700 to ¥4000 for a 500ml bottle (＞＜) Hmm, I can't spend thousands of yen on a 500ml bottle. The most affordable option is... Aosora Junmai Sake Miyamanishiki ¥1700, Sake Manju 5 pieces ¥670. The sake manju is given frozen and will be ready to eat in about an hour. It's just right to eat when I'm about to leave. The Aosora Junmai Sake... The bottle is stylish and the taste is great (≧∀≦) It has a refreshing aftertaste. The sake manju is made with sake lees from Aosora and has a thin skin with smooth red bean paste inside. The smooth texture of the manju goes perfectly with the sake!! The sake and manju go well together! I devoured them in no time (＾◇＾)♬ I'll definitely go back to buy more!

On the first day in Kyoto, I visited Fushimi sake breweries. The first place I stopped by had a sales corner next to a bar counter. The bar had a stylish and cozy atmosphere, offering a variety of sake to choose from. I learned about Yamada Nishiki sake rice, with the parents being Tanekawa Watari (father) and Yamada Ho (mother). I tried Tanekawa Watari at room temperature, which had a solid taste without any strong aftertaste. I was intrigued by the homemade sake lees raisin butter among the food options but decided to save it for later. It was nice to see many foreigners taking an interest in Japanese sake. I wanted to buy sake manju (sake-infused sweets) but they were frozen, so I had to pass. Overall, it was a delightful place that I wish was closer to my home.

I finally had a lunch drink. All the drinks were delicious. The cream cheese with sake lees was tasty but a little salty. The assorted pickles were also delicious. The explanation of the drinks and the service were good, I want to go back again.

Fushimi Kyoto's Fushimi Sake Brewery. Aosora. The person serving us was very knowledgeable about sake, so the conversation was very interesting.

I tried comparing three types of clear Japanese sake, each with its own unique personality and polished flavor! The sake lees ice cream also tasted delicious when paired with the sake!

Once a year, I visit Fujioka Shuzo. The sake is delicious, but I always come back for the snacks. They have products that are not sold online, like hiyaoroshi, which I bought. I plan to visit again next year with friends to enjoy the new sake and see the autumn leaves.