Momokawa (桃川株式会社)

What kind of brewery is Momokawa?

Momokawa traces its origins to the Edo period, and full-scale sake brewing began in 1889 (Meiji 22), which the company counts as its founding year. At that time the brewery drew on water from the Hyakkoku River, now known as the upper Oirase River, and the name was made by swapping the character for the number hundred in the river's name for the character of the fruit peach. The company was incorporated in 1944 (Showa 19) and has kept a policy of quality first.

Water

Uses soft water from the Oirase River system in Oirase town.

Master brewer

The toji is Kouetsu Koizumi, a first-grade sake brewing technician.

Can you visit Momokawa?

• Tours

  Brewery tours are by reservation and free of charge. Book by phone or online at least five days before the day you wish to visit. Tours are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, and in December and early January. Morning and afternoon slots are offered, the tour takes about 50 minutes, and groups of about 1 to 20 people are accepted.

• ShopOffered
• Tasting & food

  Tasting is available, but not for minors or drivers. Sake is sold at Sake House Momokawa.

Hours and booking rules change, so check before you go. Official website

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Compiled with AI from public pages, mainly the brewery’s own site (not yet checked by the brewery)Sources: momokawa.co.jp