”Kumano Shuzo” Sake that Reflects Seasons of the Kumihama Bay, Sea of Japan

湾”Sake Brewery Overlooking the Bay

Tango district is located by the prefecture boundaries between the northwest of Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures. It is a popular tourist site, where the beautiful view of the sea can be enjoyed throughout the year, with mountains on the west, the sea on the north. ”Kumano Shuzo” is located facing the Sea of Japan , in the inner sea of the Tango district, facing the Kumihama bay with leading brand sake, ”Kumino Ura” , the name derived from the bay. The climate during the winter is drastically cold, and the kura would be completely buried under the snow. The scenery of everything enveloped in white snow looks divine, though on the contrary for the brewery, it is a hectic time. The ”sake” needs to be prepared during these winter times. Hand-made ”Kuminoura”, loved for its full-body rich flavor with a surprisingly cool and refreshing taste is slowly brewed in low temperature.

Sip this ”sake” Slowly and Enjoy

”Kumano Shuzo” makes various kinds of sake; Junmai Dai Ginjo, Junmai Ginjo, to match different seasons, meals, and to be enjoyed hot or cold, but another highly recommended item is their plum liquor, ”Umewaka”. ”sake” lovers enjoy slowly sipping this strong liquor, reserved in sweetness. Local ”sake” made under beautiful scenery of the mountains and sea. You may recall the memory of this awesome scenic site every time you drink this sake.

ACCESS

Kumano Shuzo Ltd.: 45-1 Kumihamacho, Tango, Kyoto; URL http://www.kuminoura.com/