Obasute Masamue brewery entrance
戸倉上山田温泉の周辺の地酒は姨捨正宗です。私は個人で何度も見学させて頂いております。歴史のある、味のある蔵です。もう、大好きです。（もちろん、造っているお酒も好きですし・・・） 普段は一般公開されていませんが、２０１０年３月１３日（土）は特別で「蔵開放」のイベントです。１０時、１１時、１３時、１４時、１５時からという５回のツアーが行う予定です。そして、蔵でしか味わえない「絞りたて」もあるそうです。善光寺街道沿いの立派な土壁の蔵で、全国的に評価、受賞されたお酒、この特別なイベントで是非、ご一緒に行きましょう！
姨捨正宗の酒蔵は戸倉上山田温泉から車で県道７７号を走って、稲荷山で国道４０３号に左折して約３．５ｋｍを登って左側にあります。１５分ぐらいかかります。又は科野鉄道屋代駅からバス#６,２５分。
Togura Kamiyamada Onsen's area sake brewery is Obasute Masamune. Using rice grown in the legendary moon reflecting rice fields of Obasute Mountain, and clear water from a local spring, Obasute Masamune's sake is recognized nation-wide and has won numerous awards. The historical brewery buildings, located on the Edo-era Zenkoji Kaido (the old path between Matsumoto and Zenkoji Temple in Nagano City), are full of character with impressive earthen walls and traditional construction.
I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to tour the brewery before, but normally it is not open to the public. However, on Saturday March 13th 2010, Obasute Masamune will hold a special "Open Brewery" day so the public can tour the facilities. Tours will start at 10 and 11am and 1, 2 and 3pm.
Come and join me for a tour of this historical sake brewery -- it's a unique opportunity to see the traditional buildings and the inner workings.
Obasute Masamune Sake Brewery Access:
From Togura Kamiyamada Onsen by car, take Prefectural Road #77 north to Route 403 and turn left. Climb for approx. 3.5km and the brewery will be on the left. Or take bus #6 from Yashiro Station on the Shinano Railway line, approx. 25 min.
姨捨正宗のＨＰはこちらClick here for Obasute Masamune's website.
