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

Sake from 13 breweries in the Saku region gathered together

During the event, 13 brands of autumn sake from 25 breweries in the Saku region will be available, including Hiyaoroshi and Akiagari. (*) They can be purchased at the Hungry Spot cafe at the entrance to the Sonmin Shokudo (sale hours: 9:30-22:00).
Every day from 13:00 to 16:00, you can sample several different brands. On weekends, the brewery's chief brewer and staff will also be in attendance, allowing you to hear directly from them about the commitment to sake brewing and local specialties. This is an opportunity to enjoy not only the taste, but also the background of sake.

〇Tasting event by the brewery〇
9/13 (Sat) ... Otsuka Sake Brewery, Sakunohana Sake Brewery
9/14 (Sun) ... Chikuma Nishiki Brewery
9/15 (Monday, holiday) - Totsuka Sake Brewery
September 9th (Sat) ... Tomono Brewery and Kurosawa Brewery
9/21 (Sun) ... Tomono Brewery and Chikuma Nishiki Brewery
September 9nd (Mon) ... Fuyo Sake Brewery and Osawa Sake Brewery
9/23 (Tues., Holiday) ... Fuyo Sake Brewery, Osawa Sake Brewery *Until 3:00 PM
9/27 (Sat) ... Kiuchi Brewery
10/4 (Sat) ... Otsuka Sake Brewery
10/5 (Sun) ... Takeshige Honke Brewery and Tachibanakura Brewery
10/11 (Sat) ... Tsuchiya Sake Brewery
10/12 (Sun) ... Tachibanakura Brewery
10/13 (Monday, holiday) - Totsuka Sake Brewery
10/18 (Sat) ... Tsuchiya Sake Brewery
10/19 (Sun) ... Furuya Sake Brewery
　They plan to offer a rare collaboratively brewed sake made using sake rice grown in Saku City, which was spared from last year's fire, and brewed using equipment borrowed from Kurosawa Sake Brewery.
10/25 (Sat) ... Kiuchi Brewery

For dates other than those listed above, staff at the Village Dining Hall will be happy to assist you.

*Autumn-only brands such as Hiyaoroshi and Akiagari will be discontinued once they are sold out.

Autumn limited snack set

We offer a "Shinshu Delicacies Mix" (1,790 yen including tax, includes 1 go of sake). You can enjoy a leisurely meal of Shinshu-style snacks such as Shinshu salmon sashimi, cream cheese marinated in miso, and pickled Nozawana greens, along with autumn sake.

Special event "Sake Pairing Seminar"

A fun and educational pairing experience

We will be holding a "Sake Pairing Seminar" where you can learn the basics of sake and how to enjoy it with Japanese food in an easy-to-understand manner.
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 an entertaining way. In addition, a master brewer from a sake brewery in the Saku region will also be on stage. You will be able to hear directly about his thoughts and dedication to sake brewing.
The seminar will feature a tasting of three brands of sake, as well as five snacks including Shinshu salmon sashimi, miso-marinated cream cheese, duck loin with leaf wasabi, pickled Nozawana greens, and Yanba pickles, plus seasonal tempura and soba noodles. Please enjoy a delicious, fun, and educational experience.

Schedule

9/22 (Monday), 9/23 (Tuesday/Holiday)

Time

15:00~/17:30~ (approximately 2 hours)

Capacity

20 people

Prices

6,500 yen

Message

Tasting comparison of 3 types of sake, 5 types of snacks, seasonal tempura

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Sake Terrace Eve Festival

Following speeches from the Shinshu Sake PR Ambassador and a local master brewer, the event will kick off with a sake barrel opening ceremony. After the ceremony, autumn sake will be served and everyone will share a moment of celebration.
Let's celebrate the arrival of autumn together.

Date and Time

9/8 (Monday) 13: 15-13: 45

Place

Fir Tree Square next to Villagers' Restaurant
*In case of rain, the restaurant will be located on the second floor of the Village Dining Hall.

Message

Greetings from Shinshu sake PR ambassadors and local brewers
●Kagami-biraki ceremony to celebrate the start of the sake event
● Autumn sake will be served