Uncover the secret art of sake blending in a hidden laboratory where creativity flows.
At the gateway to Niigata—Japan’s renowned sake capital—Shirataki Sake Brewery has been crafting sake for over 170 years using soft snowmelt from one of the world’s heaviest snowfall regions.
Step into a secluded, rarely seen corner of the brewery where you can explore Chōgō—the post-fermentation blending process—a hidden layer of artistry in sake creation that few ever get to see.
Begin with an English/Chinese-guided lecture by a brewery guide (WSET Level 3 Certified), on how sake is made and how craftsmanship shapes flavor. Taste five carefully selected sakes: the flagship Jozen Mizunogotoshi, known for its graceful balance and crisp purity, and four others representing key flavor profiles—dryness, sweetness, richness, and acidity.
Then, craft your own blend to reflect your palate. Curated recipes by the master brewer are available if you need guidance, tailored to different moods, occasions, and tastes.
Finish by choosing a kanji character to express your blend and brush it onto a tag and make it your label, creating a personalized bottle to take home.
Please come directly to Flow, our retail shop and taproom, just a 5-minute walk from Echigo-Yuzawa Station. Head to the counter on the 2nd floor, where our staff will be waiting. If you have any trouble finding us, feel free to call or message us.
Please come directly to Flow, our retail shop and taproom, just a 5-minute walk from Echigo-Yuzawa Station. Head to the counter on the 2nd floor, where our staff will be waiting. If you have any trouble finding us, feel free to call or message us.
