Story of festivals and Sake

Day 1
① Izumibashi Shuzo
② Atsugi Glass Studio
③ Kominka Kishitei
④ KOGANEI Brewery
⑤ Nanasawa-sou
Day 2
① Oyama Cable Car
② Oyama Afuri Shrine
③ Wazen Terukuni
④ Kikkawa Jozo

Day 1

① Izumibashi Shuzo

The feature of Izumibashi Shuzo is that it is a cultivation brewery that follows the motto of “Brewing Sake from rice” which means it grows rice and brews Sake single handy. Brewery tour is in service regularly what can let you see the inside of brewery and walk around the fields. You can have snacks that are in season and taste Sake in the same time. *Require reservation through website/ (Available on every Saturday)

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② Atsugi Glass Studio

In Atsugi Glass Studio, there are many facilities that can let you experience the glass forming techniques like glass blowing. *Glasses made in a  glassblowing experience can not be taken out. The finished products in glass bead making experience can be taken after 3 hours.

Address2-13-8 Tsumadakita, Atsugi-shi, Kanagawa
Phone number046-297-5700
Opening hours9:00~18:00 (Shop starts from 10:00)
Days we are closedTuesday

③ Kominka Kishitei

It is an Important Cultural Property that was constructed in 1891. It is a two floors building with thatched hip rood. There 15 rooms in total. It has an area of around 520 tsubo. The wood materials used in this building is of high quality. The lifestyle in the past can be seen by a tour in there.

Address792-2 Kamiogino, Atsugi-shi, Kanagawa
Opening hours【April to September】10:00~17:00/ 【October to March】10:00~15:00
Days we are closedMondays and Tuesdays  (If it is public holiday, closed on the next day)

④ KOGANEI Brewery

KOGANEI Brewery is founded in 1818 and has a history of 200 years. Its representative Sake, Sakarimasu is awarded with Gold Medal in 2021 National New Sake Appraising and Deliberating Fair and the Fine SAKE Award 2021 from Wineglass.

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⑤ Nanasawa-sou

hot spring inn that is renowned for spending 3 years in digging a hot spring. It is the only hot spring inside the prefecture that has a high density of alkali of above pH9.54. This hot spring is also famous for being good for skin care. After enjoying hot spring, you can have a cup of Kanagawa’s Sake and have a great time.

Address1826 Nanasawa, Atsugi-shi, Kanagawa
Phone number046-248-0236

Day2

① Oyama Cable Car

The cable car to the top of Oyama  has a feeling of spaciousness and you can enjoy the view of the great nature in it. In red leaves season, stone stairs are covered with red leaves and lightened up. It is just like a fantasy. Park at Isehara Shiei Oyama Second Parking Lot if you come by vehicle, and walk for around 15 minutes to Oyama Cable Car Station.

② Oyama Afuri Shrine

It is being said that it was built in year 97 BC. You can get there by taking Oyama Cable Car and getting off at Afuri Shrine Station. The magnificent view of Sagamihara Bay is awarded with 2 stars by Michelin Green Guide Japan. 

Address12 Oyama, Isehara-shi, Kanagawa

③ Wazen Terukuni

It is a Japaneses restaurant with 55 years of history. It is located in  an around 20 minutes distance by vehicle from Oyama Shiei Parking Lot. Inside the restaurant, you can sense the Japanese mood. You can enjoy the four seasons of Japanese food including Edomae Sushi in this restaurant.

Address937-1 Higashiodake, Isehara-shi, Kanagawa
Phone number0120-092-505
Operating hours【Lunch】11:30~14:00(L.O. 13:30)  /【Dinner】17:30~21:00(L.O. 20:30)
Days we are closedClosed on Mondays (except public holidays)

④ Kikkawa Jozo

Kikkawa Jozo in the foothills of Tanzawa Mountains. Oyama is also known as Amefuriyama because of its rainy weather. Rains falling to Amefuriyama becomes subterranean water and is very rich in minerals which is 150mg/L. It is the hardest level of water in Japan. Kikkawa Jozo obtains this hard water from 3 water wells to produce Sake.

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