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Sonmin-Shokudo A gathering of Saku's finest sakes! Autumn sake event "Karuizawa Sake Terrace"Event period 2025/09/09-10/31

Why not take your time to savor some fine Shinshu sake while soaking up the early autumn air of Karuizawa?
Karuizawa Sake Terrace brings together a selection of sake from 13 breweries in the Saku region.
This event allows you to experience the flavors unique to this season, such as chilled sake and autumn sake, as well as the thoughts of the master brewer and his staff.

Sake from 13 breweries in the Saku region gathered together

Every day from 13:00 PM to 16:00 PM, you can sample Hiyaoroshi and Akiagari sakes for free. On weekends, the brewery's chief brewer and staff will visit, and you can hear directly from them about sake brewing and the local area. Enjoy not only the taste, but also the background of sake.

Autumn limited snack set

We are offering "Shinshu Delicacies Assortment" (1 go of sake included, 1,790 yen including tax). You can enjoy autumn sake along with typical Shinshu snacks such as Shinshu salmon sashimi, miso-marinated cream cheese, and pickled Nozawana. *Available from September 9th.

Special event "Sake Pairing Seminar"

We will be holding a "Sake Pairing Seminar" where you can learn in an easy-to-understand manner the basics of sake and how to enjoy it with Japanese food.
The lecturer will be Shiori Yui, the "Shinshu Sake PR Ambassador" who won first place in the National Sake Tasting Championship. She will talk about the appeal of sake and the unique flavors of the region. In addition, the master brewer from a sake brewery in the Saku region will also be on stage, allowing you to hear directly about his thoughts and dedication to sake brewing.

Schedule
9/22 (Monday), 9/23 (Tuesday/Holiday)
Time
15:00~/17:30~ (approximately 2 hours)
Capacity
20 people
Prices
6,500JPY
Message
Tasting comparison of 3 types of sake, 5 types of snacks, seasonal tempura

Reservations will begin around August 8nd

Sake Terrace Eve Festival

There will also be a sake barrel-breaking ceremony by the Shinshu sake PR ambassador and the master brewer, as well as free sake (limited quantities). Let's celebrate the arrival of autumn together. (Details will be posted on this page at a later date.)

Date and Time
Monday, September 9th, 8:13-00:14 (scheduled)
Place
The square next to the Villagers' Restaurant

Karuizawa Salmon Terrace
Period: Tuesday, September 2025th, 9 to Friday, October 9st, 10
Venue: Karuizawa Hoshino Area "Sonmin Shokudo"
*We do not serve alcohol to anyone under the age of 20.
*Please refrain from drinking alcohol if you are driving a car or riding a bicycle.