Itami Morohaku and Nada's fresh sake - Itami and Nada Gogo, a famous brewing area born from sake
Hyogo Prefecture · Japan
Finish our trip by returning to the port area and admiring the vivid night view. As a port city, Kobe is of course very close to the sea. The Harbourland is where you can enjoy the beautiful illumination of the harbour. We can calm our minds after a long day of walking while enjoying the refreshing sea breeze.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the legendary brewing heartland of Japan: Ee-tah-mee and Nah-dah Go-go. As we explore this region, we are walking through the very birthplace of refined sake as we know it today. …
Listen in the app2Itami's Historical Center — The Origins of Morohaku
We begin in Itami, which held the title of the premier brewing district before Nada's rise. In the 17th century, Itami brewers revolutionized the industry by perfecting 'Moh-roh-hah-koo.' Before this, sake was often 'Nee-go-ree'…
Listen in the app3Nada Gogo Overview — Geographies of Flavor
As we move toward the coast of Nada, we enter the most productive sake region in the world. The 'Five Villages'—Ee-mah-zoo, Nee-shee-noh-mee-yah, Oo-oz-ah-kee, Mee-kah-gay, and She-no-meh—form a unique micro-environment. …
Listen in the app4Miyamizu Wells — The Miracle Water
The true secret of Nada's success lies beneath our feet: 'Mee-yah-mee-zoo.' Discovered in the mid-19th century by Tazaemon Yamamura, the head of the Sakura-Masamune brewery, this water changed everything. He noticed that sake…
Listen in the app5The Kura Architecture — Preserving Tradition
Walking through the brewery district, the visual identity is defined by the 'Kura.' These traditional storehouses are masterpieces of functional design. The thick walls are constructed from a bamboo frame, layered with mud, and…
Listen in the app6Taru-Masu and the Art of the Barrel
Sake is inextricably linked to the 'Soo-gee' or Japanese cedar. In this section of the district, we acknowledge the craftsmen who made the barrels that allowed Nada sake to travel the world. …
Listen in the app7Tasting Rooms — The Sensory Climax
Our journey through the history of brewing concludes at one of the modern tasting rooms, where the heritage of Itami and Nada can be experienced through the palate. Here, you can sample the full spectrum of Nada's production,…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our exploration of Itami and Nada Gogo, I hope you have gained a newfound appreciation for the complexity behind a single cup of sake. This region is a testament to how natural resources—the Rokko mountains, the…
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Itami Morohaku and Nada's fresh sake - Itami and Nada Gogo, a famous brewing area born from sake is a place in Hyogo Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Hyogo Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.7843, 135.4009 |
| Last updated |