Almost at the end of autumn leaves season in early winter in Arashiyama, Kyoto. Despite that, there were a lot of people, and more people. I found a shop of Tansan Sake Brewery near the Keifuku Arashiyama Station. The Arashiyama sake that the friendly father let me taste... personally, it didn't suit my taste. Then, I tried the "Tenkiwami". Wow, this one is so refreshing and fruity. I really liked it and bought a bottle. The Junmai Daiginjo "Tenkiwami" costs 5,500 yen, and the bottle is very stylish. It can be used as an interior decoration or placed on the dining table with water. The beautiful blue color and durable cork are nice. Oh, but the wooden box gives a slightly exaggerated impression ^^; Bon appétit!

Arashiyama Shoryuen, located in front of Arashiyama Station, had a sake brewery set up, so I bought some as souvenirs (*‘∀‘). It's probably famous, right? I remember buying this sake at a local products exhibition before. This is the last review of my Kyoto trip edition (=ﾟωﾟ)ﾉ ◼️The store is simple and not very spacious, but it's clean and easy to enter. ◼️The staff at the store is a middle-aged man working alone. He comes over eagerly, maybe because it's not busy. He was very happy when I bought a lot of sake (lol). ◼️Crowd level: Sunday before 11 am, no one was there. ◼️They have a variety of sake for sale, but overall, it's a bit pricey. They also have some limited edition sake. ◼️Free sake tasting is available. They let you try different types of sake, even the expensive ones, for free. ◼️Prices: Junmai Daiginjo Original Sake Shoryu - 5,500 yen, Junmai Ginjo Sake Shoryu - 2,750 yen, Junmai Sake Kyoto Summer Festival - 2,750 yen, Nagisa Junmai Daiginjo - 3,300 yen, Total: 14,300 yen ↓Impressions↓ ▼Junmai Daiginjo Original Sake Shoryu Polishing ratio 40%, Alcohol content 17% Incredibly clear! It's a bit on the dry side, but the balance of umami, sweetness, and spiciness is excellent. This sake is amazing! It's definitely worth the price. ▼Junmai Ginjo Sake Shoryu Polishing ratio: Rice 55%, Koji 60%, Alcohol content 17% The label is drawn by the artist Keisuke Teshima. It's quite strong and spicy, maybe because of the high alcohol content. It's not as refined as Junmai Ginjo, but it's still pleasant. It seems like a versatile sake. ▼Junmai Sake Kyoto Summer Festival Polishing ratio 60%, Alcohol content 15% This summer limited edition sake is generally on the dry side but refreshing. The more you drink, the more you appreciate its deliciousness. ▼Nagisa Junmai Daiginjo A Kyoto limited edition sake with a distinctive long bottle. It seems to be named after a woman from the brewery. Polishing ratio 35%, Alcohol content 17%. It has a mellow sweetness, strong spiciness, and a high alcohol content, but it's surprisingly smooth and delicious. It's a delicate yet powerful sake made by a woman. This one is exceptional. ▼Junmai Ginjo Life in Full Swing This was included in the box that was shipped to me. It has a mellow sweetness and spiciness, but it's quite strong. ▼Sacred Sake Candy I bought this as a substitute for the shipping fee. It has a delicious milky flavor with a hint of sake lees. Overall, the sake here tends to be on the spicier side, so if you like that, you'll enjoy it. Personally, I was blown away by the deliciousness of the Junmai Daiginjo Shoryu. It's a bit pricey at 5,500 yen, but highly recommended (^^)/ At the time of posting: - Tabelog rating: 3.05 - Number of reviews: 3 - Number of saves: 94

The service was polite even though the place was not very spacious.

From Hankyu Arashiyama Station, I crossed Togetsukyo Bridge to visit Tenryuji Temple. Nearby, I discovered a traditional Kyoto shop with a blend of tradition and modernity. While browsing for souvenirs, I had the chance to try three different types of sake offered by the shop. Each one matched the description provided by the shop staff and had a delicious taste and smooth finish. For those who enjoy sake, I highly recommend this shop. I was even offered two more types to try, and among them, the "unfiltered" sake had a nice weight and aroma that suited my taste perfectly. I ended up purchasing a 720ml bottle for 1836 yen and enjoyed it thoroughly.

I took a train from JR Nijo Station to Saga Arashiyama Station. From there, I followed the footsteps of foreign tourists and arrived at Tenryu-ji Temple. After that, I entered Arashiyama Shoryuen right in front of Arashiyama Station on the Keifuku Railway. I found Tamba Sake Brewery and was recommended to try some sake, so I started tasting. When I mentioned that Tamba Sake Brewery in Kameoka was on TV the previous day, they didn't know about it and said, "I didn't watch TV." This time, I wasn't planning on buying, so I chose a light option, the "Sazen" sake. It was slightly sweet and easy to drink without any food pairing. With a quantity of 360ml, which is half of the usual amount, it was gone in just two days.

I purchased this sake at a souvenir shop inside the Nijo Castle and enjoyed it at home. I thought sake should be served cold, so I let it chill in the fridge. It had a slight roughness and was on the sweet side, but as someone who prefers a clear dry taste, I found it a bit lacking. It seems like it would pair well with fish, so I think it would be best enjoyed with sashimi.