Kiuchi Brewery

Naka City

Central Ibaraki

Traditional Crafts/Sake Breweries

Famous worldwide, Kiuchi Brewery produces a wide range of sake, from refined daiginjo sake with its fruity aroma to rich junmaishu (pure-rice sake). The brewery’s restaurant, Kura + Soba Nakaya, serves handmade soba noodles that pair deliciously with sake. Additionally, Kiuchi Brewery produces umeshu (plum wine) and 15 varieties of beer! Visitors can also try making their own beer! See the link below for more information.

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Address: 1257 Konosu, Naka City, Ibaraki
Website: http://kodawari.cc/en/index.html
Contact: TEL: 029-212-5111

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