If you want to buy sake in Narita, go to Chomeisen! Chomeisen Sake Brewery is a sake brewery that has been loved by locals.
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Founded 150 years ago! Takizawa Honten Corporation, a sake brewery in Narita with a long history.
Takizawa Honten Co., Ltd. is a sake brewery that has been in business since 1872.
When the brewery first opened, there were many stories from people who stopped by the brewery when they visited the temple and brought back water from the well, saying that their illnesses were cured or they lived a very long life.
The brewery's direct sales store Chomei Sen is located right next to the brewery.
You can choose your favorite sake as a souvenir from the wide variety of sake available at this specialty store.
A shelf full of sake!
Sake of different tastes to compare!
It is a specialty store of Japanese sake by locals for a long time so you could buy souvenirs something unique to Japan.
Not only Japanese sake, but also amazake and cider are available, so you can find the perfect souvenirs for small children and those who do not like to drink.
Photos below are sake made with groundwater from the Naritasan Omotesando, soda pop and Amazake. Amazake is one of the traditional Amazake is one of the traditional Japanese drinks, which is made from fermented rice. "Ama" means sweet, "zake" means sake in English. Even it is called "sake", it is not alcoholic beverage so children could enjoy it, too.
Ginjo-shu (ginjo-shu) is made from water that flows beneath the Naritasan approach. It is refreshing and easy to drink, so it is perfect for a meal or as a first drink.
Both are non-alcoholic, so they make great souvenirs for people who don't like alcohol. The cider is a beautiful sky blue color, which can only come from Narita's international airport!
A variety of flavors to suit the season...
At this restaurant, there are many seasonal products, and each time you visit, you will find a different sake to add to your dining table.
Haru Ginjo has a gorgeous aroma that is perfect for spring and a taste that is richer than its price.
It is also a popular seasonal product because of its gorgeous and pretty appearance!
Different types of ginjo-shu are sold in spring, summer, fall, and winter, so you can enjoy different packages and flavors of sake as the seasons change, making it a useful souvenir or gift.
Narita-san is also said to be more beneficial to those who visit during the months of New Year, May, and September, which are the months for visiting the temple. A limited edition sake called Shogokuginjo, named after that month, will be available in stores from May. Since it is only released three times a year, why not try it when you visit the shrine?
Japanese people in Japan enjoy the change of seasons with all five senses. There are also many seasonal Please try a Japanese sake with seasonal dishes! It is a good choice as a gift.
Not only souvenirs! Take a break after visiting the shrine.
There is a take-out counter "Koji Stand" at the store where you can enjoy it on the spot.
Here you can enjoy a variety of amazake-based drinks and take a short break.
If you are new to amazake and are not sure if it will suit your palate, why not try the strawberry or other flavors? In addition to amazake, there is also a food menu that only a sake brewery can offer, such as curry with koji and corn soup!
There are a variety of menu items depending on the season, so be sure to check them out at the store.
Narita has many attractions! What are your thoughts on Narita tourism?
We interviewed a person from Takizawa Honten Co., Ltd. who has continued to operate in Narita for many years without losing to the virus.
Q. What kind of town is Narita? Please tell us what you think is attractive about Narita.
A. In elementary schools around here, there is a program called "Sando Activity," in which students speak English to foreigners walking along the Naritasan Omotesando Avenue as part of their classes. Compared to other areas, English and cross-cultural communication efforts are more active in this area, so I think it is a very interesting town where the entire community embraces global society from an early age, while at the same time coexisting with the traditional Japanese history of Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple and the Monzenmachi area. It is also a place where you can enjoy many things at once, as there are several international restaurants where people from the real world show off their skills and Narita's famous eel restaurants. It is also close to Narita International Airport, so I recommend it to those who come to Japan for a short time as a transit.
Q. Naritasan Omotesando has finally regained some of its former vigor.
A. I think drinking is "fun," so I think it is a great place to enjoy your favorite drink. I hope that people of all nationalities, ages, and genders will be able to choose their favorite drink and have a good time. We hope to resume tastings soon, which we have not been able to do due to the coronavirus...! We are thinking about it. We would also like to make use of Narita's unique character, as I mentioned earlier, and make some interesting efforts!
"Kuramoto Chokubaiten Chomeisen" hope that people will have a good time with sake regardless of nationality, age, gender and so on.
When you visit Narita for sightseeing, why don't you try Japanese sake at this shop?
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Location
540 Kamimachi, Narita-shi, Chiba 286-0032
Access
5 minutes walk from JR Narita Station
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