Visit a Traditional Sake Brewery and Taste Liqueurs in Ehime

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【OUTLINE】

You can observe a whole process of liqueur making from the citrus field to harvest raw material to the factory to manufacture the liqueur. The building of the brewery, popular for its Mikan (mandarin orange) Liqueur, is registered as a tangible cultural property and filled with a modern and calm atmosphere. You can also sample mild “Mikan Liqueur – Bihada” expected to be effective for making skin smooth and beautiful.

【HIGHTLIGHT】

・Observe the sake making at the brewery, a registered tangible cultural property, with history and elegance

・Brewery tour guided by the staff actually making sake such as Toji – chief sake brewer

・Tasting the signature sake and liqueur in a modern space remodeling a part of the sake warehouse

・Visit the citrus field where raw material of the popular product “Mikan Liqueur – Bihada” is grown.

(※ depending on the season)

Additional Info

Duration: 1 hour
Starts: Yawatahama, Japan
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Dining Experiences



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【OUTLINE】

You can observe a whole process of liqueur making from the citrus field to harvest raw material to the factory to manufacture the liqueur. The building of the brewery, popular for its Mikan (mandarin orange) Liqueur, is registered as a tangible cultural property and filled with a modern and calm atmosphere. You can also sample mild “Mikan Liqueur – Bihada” expected to be effective for making skin smooth and beautiful.

【HIGHTLIGHT】

・Observe the sake making at the brewery, a registered tangible cultural property, with history and elegance

・Brewery tour guided by the staff actually making sake such as Toji – chief sake brewer

・Tasting the signature sake and liqueur in a modern space remodeling a part of the sake warehouse

・Visit the citrus field where raw material of the popular product “Mikan Liqueur – Bihada” is grown.

(※ depending on the season)

Umebijin Brewery makes sake according to the traditional method from ancient times with high-grade quality control as well. Visit the sake warehouse and observe how their sake is made.

The brewery consists of historical buildings registered as a tangible cultural property with a brick chimney served as a landmark of the city. The staff including the chief sake brewer is pleased to show you around the brewery.

After the tour, you can taste the signature sake and liqueurs in a modern space remodeling a part of the sake warehouse.

Have a nice time while sampling the premium sake in a calm and elegant space.

If you find a sake that suits your taste, you can purchase it at the shop for a souvenir (optional).

※Depending on the season, you can observe the citrus field where raw material of the popular product “Mikan Liqueur – Bihada” is grown. It is a scenic spot overlooking the rias coast.

On specific days from January to March, you can watch the materials under the fermentation in the back of the brewery.

Stop At:

• Ume Bijin Brewery, 1557-2, Yawatahama 796-0000 Ehime Prefecture

Sample Menu

• Sake tasting – The signature sake and liqueurs



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