Lagoon Brewery
Nigata- 代表銘柄
- SHO-KU "Ascend"
- 酒蔵について
- As the name of the prefecture suggests, Niigata Prefecture is home to numerous lakes and marshes with the character “gata” in their names. Among them, Fukushima-gata in northern Niigata Prefecture is a beautiful waterside area where the majestic Gozu Mountain Range is reflected on the lake’s surface, preserving the quintessential Japanese landscape throughout the four seasons. Selected as one of “Japan’s 100 Natural Wonders,” it is a treasure trove of nature. It is not only home to swans but also Japan’s premier gathering spot for the Great Crested Grebe, a designated Natural Monument, and serves as a habitat nurturing a diverse array of flora and fauna. In 2021, we established a tiny sake brewery on the shores of Fukushima Lake. It is a rare brewery that obtained a new license specifically for craft sake and sake intended for export. Guided by the motto “Inspiring, Diverse Flavors,” we are dedicated to sake brewing while maintaining a commitment to “ultra-small-scale” production. Since the area surrounding the brewery is rich in agriculture, we use only rice grown within a 20-kilometer radius as our main ingredient, contributing to both ecology and the local economy. Since the brewery is located on the shores of a lagoon, it is named “LAGOON BREWERY.” Just as the lagoon nurtures biodiversity, our diverse sakes are nurtured here, ready to take flight—like migratory birds—across Japan and around the world. Inspired by this vision, we named our brand “Sho-ku.”
酒蔵情報
- 見学時間
- 10:00 - 17:00 (according to the business hours of the attached store)
- 見学定休日
- Monday (If Monday is a national holiday, closed the next day) *Subject to change on short notice due to SAKE production
- 売店営業時間
- 10:00-17:00
- 売店定休日
- Monday (If Monday is a national holiday, closed the next day) *Subject to change on short notice due to SAKE production
地元おすすめの飲食店
You can enjoy mainly Niigata sake, but also sake from all over the country. The restaurant has a casual atmosphere, but the elaborate snacks are all excellent.
It is a bar that serves only courses of delicious local sake, naturals wines and whiskey, and small plates of snacks that go well with them.
The restaurant was built in an old house called "Ko-Kajiya," which is more than 100 years old.
While wine is the main focus, the establishment also takes pride in its selection of tea, coffee, and sake, satisfying not only your appetite but also your intellectual curiosity.
A tiny sake brewery housed in a renovated traditional Japanese home, complete with an attached shop and café. Relax while taking in the views of Fukushima Lake and the brewery interior. In the shop, you can purchase not only sake brewed by Lagoon Brewery but also original merchandise such as T-shirts and caps. At the cafe, in addition to tastings of our brewery’s sake, ▼ Original blend coffee ▼ Special soft-serve ice cream made with locally grown tomatoes ▼ Baked goods and mini cakes made with sake lees ▼ Bread sourced from popular bakeries across Japan are available for your enjoyment. (We do not offer full meals such as set meals or lunch menus.)
地元おすすめの宿
In the satoyama of snow country, a culture of preserved foods such as fermented foods that have been nurtured over many years in daily life has taken root. In addition, the water in Echigo-Tsumari is of very high quality, and the local vegetables nurtured by the water are first-rate ingredients. The chefs at Echigo-Tsumari are the best in the world at creating specialties with first-rate techniques and passion.
The inn offers hospitality with delicious Minamiuonuma cuisine. You can also purchase delicious freshly picked vegetables and rice.
Iwamuro Onsen, a hot spring located in the backwaters of Niigata with a history of more than 300 years. In the birthplace of Niigata geiko, a 70-year-old former geiko house has been transformed into an accommodation facility that is open only for one couple per day. Dinner can be served at the affiliated restaurant, which is an auberge, so to speak. It is a small inn that can be rented out for one night only.