神戸
洗練された港町、夜景の見える山、異国情緒あふれる街並み、そして由緒ある温泉地など、神戸にはさまざまな魅力があります。
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神戸に近い酒蔵。灘五郷で見学&試飲できるスポット10
Nadagogo is the best sake brewery area in Japan and it has a collection of 26 different sake breweries, some of which provide a sake brewery tour and sake sampling. Some valuable and rare sake can only be found at the stores managed directly by the sake breweries. By seeing, learning, and experiencing, you will gain a deeper understanding of sake and make your trip unique and fun! *Sake tasting is open to adults over 20 years old Index Nishi-Go 1.Sawanotsuru Museum Mikage-Go 2.Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum 3.Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewery Museum / Taru Sake Meister Factory 4.Kobe Shushinkan Uozaki-Go 5.Hamafukutsuru Ginjo Brewery 6.Sakuramasamune Museum “Sakuraen” Nishinomiya-Go 7.Hakutakarokusuien 8.Sake Museum (Hakushika Memorial Museum of Sake) 9.Sakagura Dori Rengakan Imazu-Go 10.Oseki Amakara no Sekijuan Nishi-Go 1. Sawanotsuru Museum A sake brewery museum that preserves the tradition of sake brewing. A one-tenth scale model of the ship used to transport sake during the Edo period, as well as the unique sake brewing structure can be found on display. In addition, a free tasting corner offers sake tastings of limited-edition Junmai Namazake (unpasteurized sake). *Free admission and free tasting Mikage-Go 2. Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum uses life-size dolls to introduce the traditional producing process of sake, making it easy to understand for first-time visitors. In the theater room, projection mapping with English and Chinese subtitles is used to introduce the history of sake brewing. At the sake tasting corner, 3 types of seasonal sake are available for sampling. *Free admission and free tasting 3. Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewery Museum / Taru Sake Meister Factory The “Nada Sake Brewing Tools” on display at the museum is nationally designated Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property, and they were actually used until the early Showa period. At the sake tasting corner, 2 kinds of Namazake and seasonal sake are offered for free tasting. Also, Taru Sake Meister Factory is worth visiting as well (reservation is required at least 2 days before on the website). Taru sake (Cask Sake) is made by filling a cedar or cypress barrel with sake and letting it rest for a while to give it a woody aroma. In Japan, it has been a custom to break open the Taru sake barrel during celebrations. At Taru Sake Meister Factory, visitors can observe the craftsmanship of barrel makers that was passed down since the Edo period. *Free admission and free tasting (Paid tasting available) 4. Kobe Shushinkan Kobe Shushinkan is run by the brewing company of Japanese sake “Fukuju”. It offers a brewery tour available in both English and Japanese (online reservation required), during which visitors can watch a video of the sake brewing process and then observe the process in real life at the factory. At the tasting corner, 3 kinds of sake are provided such as Namazake directly from the brewery. Besides, a restaurant where you can enjoy the sake together with delicious food is next to it. *Free admission and free tasting Uozaki-Go 5. Hamafukutsuru Ginjo Brewery Hamafukutsuru uses Mt. Rokko’s spring water collected from a well in the brewery. Visitors can see through glass windows what the sake production line is like, including preparation, quality check and koji (sake mold) making. Chances are that you can try freshly squeezed Namazake at the tasting corner! For those who can’t drink alcohol, there is also home-made amazake and local cider. There is also a section where very rare and treasured sake is sold. *Free admission and free tasting (Paid tasting available) 6. Sakuramasamune Museum “Sakuraen” Sakuraen is a multifunction facility where there is a restaurant to have sake with Japanese food, a bar, a café and also a store where you can sample sake. Besides, there is also an exhibition space where visitors can watch videos of sake brewing to sake brewing tools, signboards, sake bottles, and labels, all of which can only be seen here. Visitors can even try their hand at making their own original sake labels! *Free admission and free tasting Nishinomiya-Go 7. Hakutakarokusuien Hakutakarokusuien is a cultural facility run by Hakutaka, a sake brewery designated as the “Ise Jingu Shrine Goryosyu”. In addition to exhibits of sake brewing tools and other items, the museum also displays reproductions of the tools and lifestyle of the Tatsuuma family, the founder of Hakutaka, giving visitors a glimpse into traditional Japanese life. After the tour, go to the one-shot tasting corner where you can taste the original Namazake from the brewery and seasonal sake while enjoying the garden view that changes with seasons. *Free admission and free tasting 8. Sake Museum (Hakushika Memorial Museum of Sake) Sake Museum is Japan’s one and only museum of Sake and Sakura, and it consists of two buildings, Sakagura-kan and Kinen-kan. At Sakagura-kan, visitors can explore the traditional sake brewing process through watching videos as well as being able to get hands-on with traditional sake brewing tools. Also, don’t forget to take a photo of you going inside the large vat! While at Kinen-kan, various materials are displayed in adherence with sakura. Many companies choose to have their exhibition held here so that you can also learn about Japanese culture. Last but not least, the store nearby called Hakushika Classics offers paid tasting. *Admission fee: JPY500 (JPY250 for children from 6 to 15 years old) Ticket includes both Sakagura-kan and Kinen-kan *Sake tasting requires extra fee 9. Sakagura Dori Rengakan Sakagura Dori Rengakan is a sake complex run by Nihonsakari, a major sake producer that is often seen in convenience stores. At the specialty store, freshly brewed Namazake is sold by weight, which is shipped directly from the adjacent brewery. Also, tasting before purchasing is possible here. In addition to sake, cosmetics and sweets that contain sake and can be found in the store. Next to it is a restaurant and a glass studio where you can experience making glassware. *Free tasting Imazu-Go 10. Oseki Amakara no Sekijuan Amakara no Sekijuan is operated by Oseki brewery which has been brewing for more than 310 years. At the tasting corner, you can sample 6 different kinds of sake with only one coin, including freshly squeezed Namazake and other store-limited sake. Sweets and ice-cream made with sake are also highly recommended! *Sake tasting requires extra fee Enjoy! OSAKA KYOTO KOBE has the latest and most comprehensive information about Nadagogo ranging from its history to its attraction and sightseeing spots nearby. 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阪神甲子園球場|野球観戦を楽しむ方法!
Baseball is one of the most popular sports in Japan! Have you already been to plenty of tourist attractions and now looking for something “Japan-ish”? How about watching a baseball game at the stadium? Here at “Enjoy! OSAKA KYOTO KOBE”, we are going to introduce you to the best way to enjoy Hanshin Koshien Stadium. Index What’s the fun of watching Japanese baseball game live? What is Hanshin Koshien Stadium? The home ground of professional baseball team “Hanshin Tigers” The holy ground for high school baseball When are baseball games played? How to choose your seat at Hanshin Koshien Stadium? Outfield seats to feel the frenzy of cheering lively Alps seats to watch the game in a leisure way Ivy seats (first base) and Breeze seats (third base) to get a sense of realism Get cheering gear and support the team! Delicious food only at Hanshin Koshien Stadium Learn more about Japanese baseball at Museum of Hanshin Koshien Stadium Get a VR experience of Hanshin Koshien Stadium at ” BE-STADIUM KOSHIEN supported by STAND IN “ How to purchase tickets for a baseball game? Convenient to the stadium “Hotel Hewitt Koshien” One of the best sake breweries in Japan! Sightseeing spots to visit with Hanshin Koshien Stadium What’s the fun of watching a Japanese baseball game live? The best part of watching baseball at the stadium is that you can immerse in the atmosphere and experience the passion and nervous feeling of both fans and players lively. Japan is ranked No. 1 in the 2023 WBSC world rankings. At the stadium, you can watch a world top level baseball game. In the game, players will do batting according to the batting order and how the game goes, and it shows the daily training of the players and the team’s strategy. Cheering style of the baseball game is also “Japan-ish”. When it is the team’s offense, supporters cheer loudly with megaphones to the rhythm of the instruments to the point of losing their voices, and sing certain cheering songs for the certain players. However, when it is the team’s defense, fans will be quiet, showing respect for the rival team which is highly spoken by people from all over the world. Such an interesting atmosphere can only be experienced at the ballpark! It is highly-recommended for tourists to watch a baseball game at the stadium and experience this Japanese baseball culture. What is Hanshin Koshien Stadium? Although there are several baseball stadiums where professional games are played, Hanshin Koshien Stadium, established in 1924, is the first full-scale baseball stadium in Japan. Hanshin Koshien Stadium is located between the Sannomiya area in Kobe and Osaka Umeda, with a total area of 38,500 square meters and a capacity of approximately 47,000 people. The large-scale stadium was built based on the growing baseball fever at that time. This year, namely 2024, celebrates its 100th anniversary while Hanshin Koshien Stadium is getting even more exciting! The home ground of professional baseball team “Hanshin Tigers” Hanshin Koshien Stadium is the home court of Hanshin Tigers, a Japanese professional baseball team in the Central League. The team has a long history dating back to 1935, with the design of its uniforms and the team logo remaining almost the same since its inception. Hanshin Tigers are known for their fans’ enthusiastic cheering. Even those who watch a Japanese professional baseball game for the first time will easily be fascinated with the team once they experience the intensity and passion of fans’ cheering in the stadium. If you want to enjoy the game even more, learn Hanshin Tigers’ official cheering song “Rokko Oroshi” before watching the game and try singing together with the fans! The holy ground for high school baseball Hanshin Koshien Stadium is also recognized as the venue for high school baseball games. High school baseball is a tournament in which representative schools from different prefectures in Japan compete with each other to win the first place. National Invitational High School Baseball Tournament in spring and National High School Baseball Championship in summer are together known as “Koshien”, which is so popular that all games are broadcast live on TV. In Taiwan, many people knew about “Koshien” from a movie called KANO released in 2014. Hanshin Koshien Stadium is the dream land for high school baseball players. The games that are played by high school students representing their hometown are a series of dramas whose outcome can’t be predicted, thrilling but moving. When are baseball games played? Baseball games at Hanshin Koshien Stadium are held from spring to fall. Mid to late March: National Invitational High School Baseball Tournament April to Late July: Professional Baseball Pennant Race Early August to Late August: National High School Baseball Championship Late August to Early October: Professional Baseball Pennant Race (Mid-October / Climax Series) (Late October – Early November / Japan Series) The Climax Series and Japan Series will be played at Hanshin Koshien Stadium only if Hanshin Tigers perform well enough in this season’s previous games. However, during high school baseball games in summer, professional games are not played in the stadium. How to choose your seat at Hanshin Koshien Stadium? Here comes the question of how do we enjoy the game in Koshien Stadium? The following will introduce you the Outfield seats to feel the frenzy of cheering lively If you are looking for the best seats to enjoy the passionate cheering of Hanshin Tigers’s fans, right side of outfield seats which are dedicated to Tigers team fans are recommended. Surrounded by enthusiastic cheers for each hit, you will be excited even if it is your first time to watch a baseball game. Besides, the ticket prices are also reasonable. Please note that the Left Visitor seats are for the rival teams’ fans only, which should be avoided by those who wish to enjoy cheering for Hanshin Tigers. Alps seats to watch the game in a leisure way Alps seats are wider than outfield seats, allowing for a more relaxed viewing of the game. It is ideal for those who want to enjoy the overall mood of the stadium and the stadium’s tasty food rather than concentrate on cheering, and for those who watch the games with their families. Ivy seats (first base) and Breeze seats (third base) to get a sense of realism Infield seats are favored by audience who want to watch the players’ movement and the coach’s instructions more clearly. Those seats are equipped with backrests and small tables to have a more comfortable experience, which are not available for the Outfield or Alps seats. In addition to the seats mentioned above, there are other kinds such as Premium seats. Since those special seats are held back by annual reservations, it is difficult to get via general release. Get cheering gear and support the team! To join the fans’ cheering, you’d better get official cheering gear for the Hanshin Tigers team. What’s more, plenty of cheering goods commemorating 2024, the 100th anniversary of Hanshin Koshien Stadium, are also available. You can find the goods at Team Shop Alps and Fan Shop right in front of Koshien Station, or at various locations inside and outside of the stadium. Moreover, online shop (T-SHOP, Koshien e-mall) are also a good choice if you don’t have time to shop. Delicious food only at Hanshin Koshien Stadium Hanshin Koshien Stadium offers a great variety of delicious food! There is a wide range of food, from bento boxes made in collaboration with Hanshin Tigers coaches and players, to local Kobe food such as soba-meshi, ramen, takoyaki, yakitori, and udon noodles, among which the most famous specialty is “Koshien curry”, a traditional taste that has been passed on since the opening of the stadium. Besides, “beer girls” are another baseball culture in Japan. They are stadium staff who cheerfully sell beer and ice cocktails around the seating area. Try to buy one beer from beer girls and cheer for the team that you support! Learn more about Japanese baseball at Museum of Hanshin Koshien Stadium Also remember not to miss the Museum of Hanshin Koshien Stadium located in Koshien Plus, a commercial facility connected to the stadium. At the museum, there exhibits items and historical materials about the stadium and Hanshin Tigers. Real images that allow visitors to experience the speed of Tigers player’s pitching, as well as VR videos of Hanshin Koshien Stadium are offered. The museum is a facility that can be enjoyed by everyone from children to adults especially when there are no games or when it rains. You can reserve a stadium tour course at Koshien Stadium via its official website, which is a chance to see the backstage of the baseball field. ▼Check this article▼ Fun-filled ball park Museum of Hanshin Koshien Stadium Get a VR experience of Hanshin Koshien Stadium at ” BE-STADIUM KOSHIEN supported by STAND IN “ BE-STADIUM KOSHIEN supported by STAND IN lies on the 2nd floor of Koshien Plus is another recommended activity. It is a virtual batting center where you can experience as if you were batting and pitching at Koshien stadium with the help of the large screen which fully reproduces the stadium. To visit the homepage for more info How to purchase Koshien Stadium tickets for a baseball game? Tickets for both Hanshin Tigers games and high school baseball games can be reserved in advance through the website. Chances are that you can purchase same-day tickets when seats are still available. Click HERE to get tickets Convenient to the stadium “Hotel Hewitt Koshien” Are you hesitating about which hotel to choose? Hotel Hewitt Koshien is the best choice if you plan to watch a game at Hanshin Koshien Stadium. It takes only 3 minutes to walk to the stadium. Therefore, even if a night game is extended and you get home late, you can immediately relax in your room. Hotel Hewitt Koshien offers relatively reasonable prices compared to hotels in Kobe Sannomiya or Osaka City, and it has different rooms ranging from single, family to Japanese-style rooms. The hotel is also equipped with a restaurant that serves Japanese cuisine using seasonal ingredients and buffets as well. In particular, the Japanese style breakfast includes “Kamameshi” that is limited to 30 servings per day and is highly recommended (reservation is required). One of the best sake breweries in Japan! Sightseeing spots to visit with Hanshin Koshien Stadium Hanshin Koshien Stadium is located in the Nishinomiya area. Nearby Hanshin Koshien Stadium are plenty of scenic spots. For instance: ・Koshien Plus (Activities, food) ・Lalaport Koshien (Shopping center) ・Nishinomiya Shrine (Every year before the season starts, the coach and players of Hanshin Tigers will visit to pray for victory.) ▼Check this article▼ Let’s go to shrines and temples in Kansai for New Year’s “Hatsumode”! 11 Summer Events in Kansai! Experience and learn about Japanese traditions and customs ・Nadagogo (famous sake brewery) What is Nadagogo? History, features, and access to the best SAKE BREWERIES in Japan In addition to shopping malls and restaurants, the famous sake brewery area Nadagogo is nearby. Sake fans should not miss the sake brewery, which offers tours and tastings! If you have any questions about sightseeing in Nishinomiya, go to Hanshin Nishinomiya Tourist Center in front of Hanshin Nishinomiya Station. Also, since Hanshin Koshien Stadium is located between Kobe and Osaka Umeda, it is easier to go sightseeing in both areas. For more information, please click the links below. ▼Sightseeing information in Osaka Osaka-1 Day Trip|Perfect Guide! Most Popular Spots to the Latest Popular Gourmet! 3 Days in Osaka! The Best Way to Enjoy Osaka for the First Time Sumo Entertainment Show at THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA ▼Sightseeing information in Kobe Kobe-1 Day Trip|Enjoy the fashionable port city, Kobe 10 Delicious Gourmet Foods in Kobe! Local Specialties and Local Foods Recommended by Locals First Time in Kobe. 21 Best Things to Do! Sightseeing, Spots, Dining, Model Course Enjoy! OSAKA KYOTO KOBE provides a variety of other tourist information on Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe. 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関西の花火大会5選!これが日本人の花火の楽しみ方!
Fireworks are one of the most popular summer traditions in Japan! Do you know how Japanese people enjoy fireworks? We will introduce Japanese summer culture along with information on fireworks displays in the Kansai region. -INDEX- This is how Japanese people enjoy fireworks! Japanese fireworks are among the most delicate and beautiful in the world! [Hyogo] The 46th Ashiya Summer Carnival [Osaka] Tenjin Festival Dedication Fireworks [Osaka] The 35th Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival [Osaka, Hyogo] The 75th Inagawa Fireworks Festival [Hyogo] Minato HANABI 5 Days of Colorful Kobe This is how Japanese people enjoy fireworks! In other countries, fireworks are often shot off at New Year’s Eve events. In Japan, they are said to have taken root in the summer time to avoid the sweltering heat of summer days and to enjoy the cooler weather. At fireworks festivals held in various locations, many people are seen wearing yukata, a traditional Japanese summer garment, to enjoy the once-a-year event. The yukata is usually worn with geta (Japanese wooden clogs) and an uchiwa (Japanese fan) or fan for relief from the heat. Food stalls are often set up in the vicinity of the fireworks display, and these stalls are also a source of enjoyment. In addition to takoyaki, yakitori, cotton candy, shaved ice, and other gourmet food stalls, there are also yo-yo scooping, target shooting, and other game stalls that are very lively. Another popular way to enjoy summer evenings is to set off handheld fireworks in your own yard or at a park. Especially popular are sparklers. It is a traditional Japanese handheld firework that burns dramatically from the moment it is characterized by the dramatic way it burns from the moment it is lit to the moment it extinguishes. They are beautiful and stir the senses. Japanese fireworks are among the most delicate and beautiful in the world! Fireworks are popular all over the world, but Japanese fireworks are said to be particularly delicate and artistic. They have a beautiful spherical shape that never goes out of shape, colors that change midway, and the graceful way they all light up and disappear at the same time. The elaborate and gorgeous fireworks, which pyrotechnists have studied and improved over the years with their craftsmen’s souls, show the aesthetic sense of the Japanese people. But you can’t appreciate the splendor of the fireworks until you actually see them! The following is a list of fireworks displays held in the Kansai region, so please come and see the world-class Japanese fireworks with your own eyes! [Hyogo] The 46th Ashiya Summer Carnival Saturday, July 27, 2024 Scheduled for 19:45 – 20:30 Light rain will be held, cancelled in case of stormy weather Ashiya City General Park facing the sea is the main venue for this event, which is run mainly by Ashiya citizens. Stage performances are held, fair stalls are set up, and the place is bustling from the noon time. This year, the fireworks are even more powerful! A cutting-edge entertainment with flames, fireworks, and music will be presented for about 45 minutes. Entry to the fireworks show is available only to holders of sponsor bleacher tickets or civic plaza admission tickets. There are six types of sponsor bleacher tickets, including arena seats in the front row, bleacher seats with chairs for comfortable viewing, and sandy beach admission tickets. [Osaka] Tenjin Festival Dedication Fireworks Thursday, July 25, 2024 19:30 – 20:50 Cancelled in case of stormy weather If you want to experience the mood of a Japanese festival, the dedicated fireworks of Tenjin Matsuri is recommended! Tenjin Matsuri, one of the three major festivals in Japan, has a history of more than 1,000 years. The Tenjin Matsuri ends with a dedication fireworks display. Approximately 3,000 fireworks are launched as a dedication to the gods. About 100 boats, including boats decorated with traditional dolls on the bow and boats with bonfires lit, come and go along the Okawa River, the site of the festival. The fireworks shining in the sky and the lively river are a picturesque sight! If you visit Japan, this is a festival you must see at least once. [Osaka] The 36th Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival Saturday, August 3, 2024 19:30 – 20:30 Rain will be held, cancelled in case of stormy weather This fireworks display is held on the Yodogawa River, which flows through the center of Osaka. Many people look forward to this handmade fireworks display every year with the help of about 2,000 local volunteer staff. In 2024, various fireworks will be launched in five scenes under the theme of “~RISE~ to the world with your feelings in fireworks soaring high in the sky. In the grand finale, fireworks of overwhelming volume and grand scale will fill the sky. If you want to view the fireworks in a relaxed atmosphere, paid seats are recommended. Due to road construction, free viewing is not available on the embankment on the Umeda side, and large crowds are expected along the embankment on the Hankyu Juso Station side. [Osaka, Hyogo] The 76th Inagawa Fireworks Festival Saturday, August 17, 2024 19:30-20:10 Cancelled in case of stormy weather, no postponement About 4,000 fireworks will light up the night sky on the banks of the Inagawa River, near Osaka International Airport. We recommend that you visit the Cupnoodles Museum Osaka Ikeda, a very popular tourist spot located near the event site, during the daytime and watch the fireworks at night. [Hyogo] Minato HANABI 5 Days of Colorful Kobe Monday, October 21 – Friday, October 25, 2024 18:30-18:40 Rain will be held, cancelled in case of stormy weather In Japan, fireworks displays are usually held in the summer, but there are also fireworks displays held in the fall. The “Minato Hanabi – 5 Days of Colorful Kobe” is a fireworks display held for the first time last year at Meriken Park, a tourist attraction in Kobe. The fireworks display against the backdrop of the night view of the port city creates a romantic atmosphere. Fireworks festivals are precious events packed with Japanese life and Japanese culture! Please visit Kansai to experience the entire festival atmosphere.
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日本への旅に便利!「Enjoy! Osaka Kyoto Kobe MY PAGE」使い方完全ガイド
Want to know the latest sightseeing information in Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe? Want to learn how to use railway services in advance? Come to “Enjoy! Osaka Kyoto Kobe”, your ultimate travel guide to western Japan, and learn about the useful functions to make your trip better! What kind of website is “Enjoy! Osaka Kyoto Kobe”? Enjoy! Osaka Kyoto Kobe is a sightseeing information website focusing Kansai area centering Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe. Here at Enjoy! Osaka Kyoto Kobe, About Kyo-Train Garaku, the sightseeing train run by Hankyu Railway ⇒Check the article 10 Delicious Local Specialties in Kobe! Check what local people like ⇒Check the article Osaka Umeda Train Station Guide ⇒Check the article You can obtain a variety of useful travel information specialized for the Kansai area, ranging from information gathering before your trip, good restaurant recommendation, major station guides to special ticket discounts. More importantly, a new convenient function called “Enjoy! Osaka Kyoto Kobe MY PAGE” is now available for smartphone users! Functions of Enjoy! Osaka Kyoto Kobe MY PAGE Enjoy! Osaka Kyoto Kobe MY PAGE is an application made to help tourists with their travel plan to western Japan. The following are some examples of its functions. 1)Once you input destination and travel period, sightseeing recommendations that are best for you will automatically show in the APP! 2)Favorite articles can be saved and checked anytime! 3)You can get discount coupons and campaign information that can be used at Hankyu Hanshin Group facilities! 4)If you register an HH cross ID at the top page, members-only free Wi-Fi and promo code for currency exchange machines will be available. Install MYPAGE app Click here *Only available from Safari or Chrome by smartphone and tablet. ■Assist your trip planning If you input destination and travel schedule, the APP will show you recommended scenic spots. What’s more, after adding articles you like to “Favorite”, you can have easy access to these contents anytime and anywhere. When a new article is released, you will be notified by push notification. Whether it’s before the trip or during the trip, MYPAGE can always assist your trip planning and bring you convenience. ■Coupon information You can find discount coupons that can be used at certain facilities in Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe at the bottom of MYPAGE. Please confirm the usage and location listed on each coupon detail screen, and show the staff your screen after using the coupon. Please note that it is only available once every 24 hours! ■Free Wi-Fi*, Promo code for currency exchange machine At the top page, if you sign up for an HH cross ID, you can gain access to members-only free Wi-Fi*1 and promo code for currency exchange machines which can be used at Hankyu Hanshin Group facilities and stations. Also, the number of available services will be expanded in the future! It is highly recommended to register when you are traveling in western Japan. *1: Wi-Fi connection tool needs to be installed. <Android> Go to the top page of “Enjoy! Osaka Kyoto Kobe” website, and scroll to the bottom to find “Use Your Personalized My Page” and click “Add” button. Then the installation notification of MYPAGE application will pop up. After you choose “install”, a “Thank You” message will be displayed and MYPAGE installation is complete. To install MYPAGE Click here <iOS> Go to the top page of “Enjoy! Osaka Kyoto Kobe” website, and scroll to the bottom to find “Use Your Personalized My Page” and click “Add” button. Then follow the instruction to click the “share” icon and then choose “Add to Home Screen”. Click “Add” in the next shown screen and that’s the end of installation. To install MYPAGE Click here
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灘五郷とは?日本一の酒どころの歴史、特徴、アクセス
Tasting sake is one of the pleasures of traveling in Japan. When it comes to sake, Nadagogo in Hyogo prefecture is highly recommended to visit. This article is going to introduce you to the uniqueness of this traditional sake brewing area located between Kobe and Osaka. -INDEX- What is Japanese Sake? How to Enjoy Sake? 1)Taste different kinds of sake 2)Visit a sake brewery The Best Sake Brewery Area in Japan: Hyogo・Nadagogo History of Nadagogo The Features of Sake Kept in Nadagogo 「Miyamizu」 「Rice」 「Rokko Oroshi」 Access to Nadagogo Departure from Kobe Sannomiya Departure from Osaka Umeda What is Japanese Sake? Sake is an alcohol made from rice (steamed rice), rice malt and water. In Japan, having started with rice’s sake brewing using rice malt around 300-200 BC, sake has developed over a long history to this present day. Today there are more than 1,400 breweries producing sake. According to the 2019 ranking of sake production by prefecture, Hyogo, Kyoto, Niigata, Saitama, and Akita are the most production areas. The taste and flavor of sake, which is made from rice and water, is characterized by the nature and climate of the region where it is produced. Also, taste can vary greatly based on the type of rice, rice-polishing ratio and production method. Until now, there are over 10,000 brands of sake, and to taste and compare the differences of the flavors is such an exciting part that you may not want to miss. How to Enjoy Sake? 1)Taste different kinds of sake To know sake, the first step is to taste it. Japanese sake is divided by rice-polishing ratio, whether distilled alcohol is added, and how it is pasteurized. To make it simpler, the following will introduce you to 4 types of sake classified by taste and flavor. 【Features/Type】 Light taste, aromatic / Daiginjo・Ginjo type Rich taste, aromatic / Mature・Aged sake type Rich taste, mild aroma / Junmai type Light taste, mild aroma / Nama-zake・Regular sake・Honjozo Moreover, sake has a wide range of drinking temperatures from 5 to 60℃. ・7~10℃「Cold sake」 ・40~60℃「Warmed sake」 ・15~20℃「Room temperature」 ・Drink cold sake in a glass with ice「On the rocks」 Best drinking temperature varies from brands and types of sake, so remember to ask the seller what is the best way to drink when buying or ordering in the store. 2) Visit a sake brewery Sake’s taste shows the local climate and natural environment. To know more about the production process, we recommend you visit a sake brewery. Some breweries offer brewery tours and tastings, others even have their own sake museum. Chances are that limited-edition brands can be found at their direct sales stores. Go to a sake brewery, feel the local atmosphere and see for yourself. It is the perfect experience to learn about sake. The Best Sake Brewery Area in Japan: Hyogo・Nadagogo Nadagogo, Japan’s best sake brewery area, offers not only sake tasting and experience events, but also sake brewery tours and food that goes well with sake. If you are interested in sake, Nadagogo is the place you don’t want to miss. <3 features of Nadagogo> ・Top 1 sake production ・Japan’s most famous sake breweries ・26 sake breweries are concentrated in one area Nadagogo, flourishing in the coastal area between Kobe and Osaka, is the largest sake brewing area in Japan, stretching 12 km from east to west. Nadagogo consists of 5 Gos(regions) including Nishi-Go, Mikage-Go, Uozaki-Go, Nishinomiya-Go and Imazu-Go. There are currently 26 sake breweries, with major brewing companies such as Hakutsuru, Kiku-Masamune and Kenbishi having their own breweries. In 2020, Nadagogo was registered as Japan Heritage in the title of “Itami Morohaku and Nada no Ki-ippon”. It is a unique culture that has been carefully preserved and passed down. History of Nadagogo It is said that sake brewing in Nada began around 1330. Starting with sake brewers moved from Itami, a city adjacent to Nishinomiya, many other breweries in the surrounding area began to produce sake. In the 1600s, it is said that 80 percent of sake consumed in Edo (present-day Tokyo), the center of Japan at that time, was from the Nada area. Then, how did sake breweries in Nadagogo develop in these years? This is due to the high level of skills of sake brewers, the coastal location that made it easy to transport sake to Edo by ship, and above all, the unique climate of this region. The Features of Sake Kept in Nadagogo Let’s find out the amazing details of the climate in Nadagogo. Three major elements bring up delicious sake in Nadagogo, namely water, rice and wind. 「Miyamizu」 Located between the mountains to the north and the ocean to the south, Nadagogo has a special spring of mineral-rich hard water called “Miyamizu”. The minerals provide nutrients for koji mold and yeast and promote actions of enzymes, making it an ideal condition for sake brewing. Also, iron content to impair flavor is barely found in Miyamizu. Nowadays, Miyamizu is shared to all breweries in Nada and has been used for production only. 「Rice」 Rice is the raw material of sake. Yamada Nishiki has been known as the king of sake-brewing rice, and above all, Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo wins fame in the whole country from its excellent quality. Yamada Nishiki rice is characterized by big rice grains and the large starch called “white core” in the center of the rice grain. Nadagogo has easy access to Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo thanks to its location. 「Rokko Oroshi」 Temperature is a vital factor for sake brewing. The best brewing season is winter when the cold wind called “Rokko Oroshi ” blows from Mt. Rokko in the north of the Nada area to the Seto Inland Sea in the south. It is very effective to utilize this natural wind when cooling steamed rice. In this way, Nada Gogo makes full use of nature to produce the best sake in Japan. Access to Nadagogo Nadagogo is popular among both domestic and international sake fans with its tourist-friendly museums, tasting experience and other exciting events. The following is access information about Nadagogo. Departure from Kobe Sannomiya Nishi-Go (Sawanotsuru) —10 mins by Hanshin Main Line→Oishi Sta.→10 mins walk→Nishi-Go Mikage-Go (Hakutsuru) —12 mins by Hanshin Main Line→Sumiyoshi Sta.→5 mins walk→Mikage-Go Uozaki-Go (Sakuramasamune) —12 mins by Hanshin Main Line→Uozaki Sta.→5 mins walk→Uozaki-Go Nishinomiya-Go (Nihonsakari) —18 mins by Hanshin Main Line→Nishinomiya Sta.→15 mins walk→Nishinomiya-Go —22 mins by Hanshin Main Line→Imazu Sta.→15 mins walk→Nishinomiya-Go Imazu-Go (Ozeki) —22 mins by Hanshin Main Line→Imazu Sta.→9 mins walk→Imazu-Go —21 mins by Hanshin Main Line→Kusugawa Sta.→8 mins walk→Imazu-Go —33 mins by Hankyu Kobe Line→Imazu Sta.→9 mins walk→Imazu-Go Departure from Osaka Umeda Nishi-Go (Sawanotsuru) —30 mins by Hanshin Main Line→Oishi Sta.→10 mins walk→Nishi-Go Mikage-Go (Hakutsuru) —30 mins by Hanshin Main Line→Sumiyoshi Sta.→5 mins walk→Mikage-Go Uozaki-Go (Sakuramasamune) —22 mins by Hanshin Main Line→Uozaki Sta.→5 mins walk→Uozaki-Go Nishinomiya-Go (Nihonsakari) —15 mins by Hanshin Main Line→Nishinomiya Sta.→15 mins walk→Nishinomiya-Go —18 mins by Hanshin Main Line→Imazu Sta.→15 mins walk→Nishinomiya-Go Imazu-Go (Ozeki) —18 mins by Hanshin Main Line→Imazu Sta.→9 mins walk→Imazu-Go —17 mins by Hanshin Main Line→Kusugawa Sta.→8 mins walk→Imazu-Go —18 mins by Hankyu Kobe Line→Imazu Sta.→9 mins walk→Imazu-Go Address http://www.nadagogo.ne.jp.e.agg.hp.transer.com/
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