A shop famous for its wide selection of Japanese sake. Here, you can enjoy a variety of sake and delicious snacks to go with them. Glasses start at 350 yen each, making it affordable, and there are many different types to choose from. The staff will help you select based on your preferences. If you want to try a little of each, you can choose 3 varieties for 600 yen. If you find one you like, you can also purchase it! Sake lovers will definitely get excited here!

This shop sells various regional Japanese sake and allows customers to pay to sample from the selection of dozens of sake. I've been curious about this shop for a while and finally decided to step inside for the first time. I exchanged 1,000 yen for 5 coins and started tasting 5 different kinds of sake. With so many different types of sake from various regions, it was quite a dilemma to choose. (laughs)

I saw this place on TV and was curious, so I stopped by when I was in Osaka. It was crowded, but I managed to get a standing space to enjoy a drink. They seat you as soon as a spot opens up. I tried the sparkling wine from Kii Peninsula in Wakayama, and it was delicious. Sparkling sake is perfect for hot summer days. You can also try other interesting drinks and buy your favorite to take home. You can enjoy a 30ml drink with each coin you purchase. They have a variety of dishes that go well with the drinks, so I'd like to come back and enjoy a meal next time. Thank you for the great experience! ^_^

I took a seat at the counter in JR Osaka Station, Ekimarche, at 2:15 pm on a weekday. I ordered a tuna sashimi for 780 yen, and with the skilled persuasion of two people, we also enjoyed various types of sake such as Shirakawa-Go, Shirakawa, Oimatsu, and Etsugaijin, totaling 2380 yen. It was worth the price to be able to enjoy a variety of sake. Next time, I might try buying a coin and challenging myself to pour sake from the server. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I visited a shop I wanted to explore once. They have a system where you can sample your favorite sake with a small cup. You start by getting a coin for sampling at the counter, along with some snacks. There are around 30 types of sake available for sampling - so much fun to compare and enjoy the creative snacks! I'll definitely go back again!

I had this dish with just dashi broth. I only had Kuro Ryu sake. Kuro Ryu was only about 1/3 empty, but I felt a hint of acidity. The food was gentle on my aging body. Oh, and the counter chairs have changed. They are now sturdy, which is a relief. The previous ones always made me nervous that they would break. They looked like sake barrels.

Located in Osaka Station Naka (although it's outside the ticket gates), this shop is in an area where various retail and food outlets are gathered underground. This shop combines the sale of Japanese sake with an eat-in option, with seating available at the counter for dining in. The extensive lineup of Japanese sake is offered in small, affordable portions, allowing customers to enjoy a wide variety. I was surprised that even in such a small space, the food was delicious. I had assumed that only simple dishes would be served in a place of this size, but the dishes were actually well-prepared with a strong dashi base. I definitely want to continue visiting this shop.

I love sake so much (๑♡∀♡๑) My mind is always filled with thoughts of alcohol ( ˙³˙)⇝ it's always full! So... I wanted to come here too... ˙˚ ✞ ˚˙ {Yamanaka Sake Store EkimaruSho Osaka Store} They have a sake server installed where you can try 66 different types of sake at all times in exchange for a coin of 250 yen each (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧ (I got the set of 3 coins for 600 yen first). If you find a sake you like, you can also purchase it *ଘ(੭*ˊᵕˋ)੭* ੈ✩‧ It looks so fun~ww˚‧·(´ฅω•ฅ｀)‧º· It was difficult for me to pour while holding the camera ＞＜՞ ՞ (I'll just stick to being the photographer). Many people also get to know the joy and deliciousness of sake by learning about summer sake, right? Sake in this season is easy to drink, so I like it (๑♡∀♡๑) The menu for sake pairings ranges from delicious dishes to light and enjoyable options (⑅•ᴗ•⑅) [I ordered salmon jerky~] In the end, before I knew it, ( *´꒳`)ৎ⋆⃞⃛ ⑅⃞⃜୭(´꒳`* ) I kept drinking, and of course, I felt like adding more coins wwww But you know, the location of the store is right near Osaka Station Sakurabashi exit, where you can sit and enjoy your drink properly, (っ ॑꒳ ॑c)☆*。 It's so wonderful, it makes me happy!!! I'm glad I came. I will definitely come again next time (*'-'*)ﾉ" Thank you for the meal ＼(^o^)／ [Osaka is my Anothersky] σ(♡∞♡)

At JR Osaka Station, there is a store called "Yamanaka Sake Store Ekimaru Osaka" where you can buy coins and use them to sample different types of sake around the store or choose one to enjoy inside. They have a wide variety of sake and also sell products. With 5 coins for 1000 yen, each coin gets you 30ml of sake, allowing you to try various kinds. The food served with the sake was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

【Revisit】A sake shop at Ekimaru Market. After having Imizu udon and feeling a bit unsatisfied, I decided to stop by here. - Mackerel with Sansho pepper and salt overnight dried - Crunchy pickled radish and cucumber with purple perilla - Bon (Yoshihira) - Yamakawa Mitsuo Bon is a famous sake from Fukui Prefecture, while Yamakawa Mitsuo is a unit formed by four breweries from Yamagata Prefecture [Yamagata Masamune, Tateyamagawa, Tōkō, Otokoyama]. Their surreal labels are a distinctive feature. Despite being allergic to mackerel, I couldn't resist ordering it because it looked so delicious... The skin was crispy and tasty (although I did get a rash the next day). The pickled radish and cucumber seem easy to make at home, maybe I'll try to replicate it. Although they have hearty menu options, I appreciate being able to enjoy a variety of dishes like this. They are also helpful for those who are not familiar with sake, making it beginner-friendly. Thank you for the meal♪

In the mountains, I enjoyed sea bream rice with my blog friend at Higo Bridge, then indulged in a Snow White parfait at Nakanoshima Library, and finally went for a day drink. Next time, I plan to guide and go to Yume Gorilla, but it was closed. Instead, my blog friend took me to this place. When you buy a coin medal, you can pour your favorite Japanese sake, but we chose to sit at the counter and try the limited-time super rare AQE tasting set "Aomori Quattro Esperanza," which means "four hopes of Aomori sake." This time, we tried the Aomori AQE project "AQE Junmai HANAHUBUKI 70," the third installment of the Aomori 4 sake breweries project. This year, they brewed a special junmai nama genshu using Hanahubuki, with the same label and black bottle for all four breweries. The tasting set, filled with the pride and thoughts of each brewery, is very valuable. Each sake brewery competes and encourages each other, sharing the same goal for this project. The Aomori sake tasting set costs ¥1,000 and includes Hanahubuki Junmai from Toyo Masamune, Hatomasamune, Mutsu Hassen. For snacks, we had clam and shijimi sake steamed with yuzu pepper flavor for ¥480. I wanted to drink the soup too, but sharing it was difficult, so I gave up. We also tried various onigiri for ¥280 each, with 11 fillings to choose from. I chose homemade pickled plum. Next time, I want to try all 11 with my blog friend. Lastly, we had cheese nuts and black bean sweet potato using purple sweet potato for ¥480, with 3 crackers. It was not as sweet as I thought, with a subtle sweetness. In the end, we paid ¥3,560 for two people (¥1,780 per person). It was a great deal to be able to try such rare Japanese sake. If the chairs at the counter were a little more comfortable, I might have stayed longer and drank more. I hope they improve the chairs.

The store inside Ekimaru near JR Osaka Station is still clean and spacious. The counter is well-designed and the towels are thick! The service is cool and not overly friendly. I tried Tanaka Rokuju Go for 350 yen, a special drink comparison set for 1000 yen, and a dish of sea bream, horse mackerel, and Spanish mackerel with sesame oil dressing for 680 yen. The presentation was elegant, but the seasoning was a bit light. It might be better to adjust the portion size to match the price. It would also be nice to have a variety of price ranges, not just seafood options. The approach to selling sake was good, but there could be improvements in cost management and handling different tax rates for food and retail sales. Overall, I enjoyed my drink. Thank you for the meal.

In Ekimarche, there is a liquor store and izakaya called Ken Izakaya (Tasting Color, Strong). To drink sake, first you need to buy a coin for 250 yen each, but if you buy 3 coins, it's 600 yen for a tasting set of 3 different sakes. After purchasing the coins, use the vending machine to buy the desired sake, pour it into a small cup, and you're ready to go. 1. Kaishun - Junmai Namagenshu, Wakabayashi Shuzo, Shimane Prefecture - Description: Juicy with a pineapple-like sweetness, truly delightful. 2. Tenkakushi - Junmai Kuro Label Gohyakumangoku, Itakura Shuzo, Shimane Prefecture - Description: Tastes like black label beer, very nice. 3. Nanahonsuyari - Junmai Squeezed Fresh, Tamadaka, Shiga Prefecture - Description: Shiga is known for Nanahonsuyari, and this sake goes well with the drink. As for the food pairing, I ordered Sand Liver and Garlic Sauteed Edamame for 580 yen (tax included), paid in cash. This was Kitasan's choice, not mine, as I prefer something richer. However, the dish was surprisingly tasty and went well with the sake. This place is located right outside the bustling JR Osaka Station, and sitting down to enjoy a drink amidst the hustle and bustle felt surprisingly enjoyable. Thank you for the delicious sake. Cheers!

I went to the shop after the previous review! It's a sake hopping within Ekimaru Market. I like sake, but sometimes I drink too much and get drunk, but it's so delicious. I decided to try just a little bit, so I sat at the counter. What I ordered was: - Kido Junmai Daiginjo (Wakayama Prefecture) 60ml for 350 yen. Accompanied by: - Ishi Dofu (stone tofu) marinated in Ehime Tatsumi barley miso for 480 yen. I selected the sake that was described as easy to drink. It has an alcohol content of 14%, so it's a bit on the lower side. It's fruity and very easy to drink! It was delicious. I thought the stone tofu would be firm, but it was actually creamy and rich because of the barley miso. It definitely goes well with sake! I enjoyed it little by little. - Aizu Musume Junmai Ginjo Usunigori (Fukushima Prefecture) for 450 yen. This one is also very easy to drink. The staff mentioned that it's delicious because it was just opened. They also sell sake on the side, with a variety of rare ones available. I would like to stop by again when I feel like drinking sake. Thank you for the meal.

Today, there were two other women at the counter besides me, and I thought, "Yay, the atmosphere is becoming more female-friendly with just one woman." It's important to have a place where women can drink comfortably. I'm really into the cloudy Yamadanishiki from Yukidaruma. The classic black beef also tastes different depending on the day, maybe due to the chef's condition. I thought it was quite cheap, around 3000 yen, even though I ate a lot.

I visited "Yamanaka Sake Store" in JR Osaka Station Ekimarche around 7:30 PM. It's a place where you can enjoy a variety of tasty snacks and sake. They also sell sake. The most unique feature of this place is that you can sample sake from a sake server separate from the in-store sake menu. There are a total of 54 different brands available for tasting! You can purchase coins from the store and receive a small sake cup. By inserting a coin into the sake server of your chosen brand and pressing a button, you will be served 30ml of sake. The coins are priced at 1 coin for 250 yen, 3 coins for 600 yen, and 5 coins for 1,000 yen, offering a discount for purchasing multiple coins. I have included a photo of the in-store sake menu for your reference. The dishes we tried were: Snowman freshly squeezed sake from Senkin, medium fatty tuna sashimi, dried sea bream with a peperoncino flavor, miso sukiyaki with beef, pork, and chicken, and a salmon onigiri. The sake tasting experience was enjoyable, trying out 5 different types of sake in 30ml servings. They have a wide variety of sake options, and the food is delicious with a lot of thought put into it. It's fun to sample different sakes and find your favorite one.

We used this place for a second party. I had always wanted to come here. I went to Oguni-cho a long time ago and it was a nice place with a good pairing with sake. This place is located in Ekimarche, where you can also buy sake to take home while enjoying a drink and some food. They have a good selection of sake and snacks that go well with sake. The snacks are also well-prepared. Even the rice balls were delicious! It was the best! However, drinking too much sake at an all-you-can-drink sake party followed by a second party was a bit much. The next day was tough... Next time, I think I'll come for a quick visit during the first party. Thank you for the meal! [Station] About 1 minute walk from Osaka Station [Seating] Counter, standing [Visit time] Around 8 pm on a holiday [Crowded situation] Full. I made a reservation by phone in advance [Price] I don't remember much...

Once again, there was no express train, so I decided to stop by at Yamanaka-san's place. Today is Friday, so I really enjoyed some sake. The black wagyu, which is my favorite, was so easy to drink that I almost chugged it down. I took a little stroll around the restaurant today. There were taps of sake lined up around the perimeter of the store. The staff explained that they were a bit smaller in quantity and cheaper than the ones on the menu. It felt like a tasting experience. In the end, I got a bit lazy to choose, so I went back to my seat and enjoyed what I ordered. I'll try them out next time. I also discovered my favorite, Midorikawa. I ordered a variety of things and it came out to around 3000 yen. Fun times!

The famous restaurant "Yamanaka-san" in Daikoku-cho has opened inside the station! What great news is this. With the main restaurant's 4th-floor restaurant closed due to the pandemic, this is truly delightful. And it's so convenient to stop by on the way home from work. The appetizers are all delicious and perfect with sake. There are surprisingly many items that look Western but are enjoyable. The selection of sake is beyond words. You can even taste and purchase sake inside the store. Of course, you can also sit back and enjoy sake leisurely. It's a place I want to visit every day. It was delicious! I will definitely visit often haha. I wonder if there's a place nearby where I can just have a first beer... Apologies for the typos in the post. Sweat.

In a JR line where there is no rapid service, there is a dreaded 30-minute gap, so I decided to stop by today. I tried the Akishika sake from before, which comes in a yellow bottle, and it was different from what I remembered. There must be various types of Akishika sake. Japanese sake is quite complex. But I didn't dislike the taste. I later discovered a high-grade Daiginjo Akishika sake. Today's snack was Japanese-style and quite good. I ended the meal with sweet sake soft serve ice cream, which was delicious! It seems you can also have it with sake for an additional fee, and you can choose from 5 types. Today, I enjoyed the soft serve ice cream on its own. It was refreshing yet rich, without being too heavy. It was quite a dessert. I also noticed a pleasant coffee aroma, and I thought they were serving coffee as well, which was quite stylish, but it turned out to be Hiro Coffee behind the counter. Oh, that's interesting. I forgot to take a photo of the grilled saury liver with soy sauce, and the total bill came to just over 2000 yen. Not bad at all!