Tanaka Shuzoten is a historic sake brewery located in Toride City, Ibaraki Prefecture, founded in the first year of Meireki (1655).
 It is just a five-minute walk from Toride Station on the Joban Line, situated in an area rich with historical architecture.
 While there are no seats inside the store, visitors can enjoy the atmosphere reminiscent of a sake brewery.
This brewery primarily offers its signature brand, "Kimi Bandai," which is a Junmai Daiginjo sake.
 The distinctive flavor of Kimi Bandai has garnered a loyal following.
 Its soft and gentle texture allows the inherent umami and sweetness of the rice to unfold, while the aftertaste features a sharpness and a hint of fragrance.
 Additionally, the Daiginjo usuginori and the "Mongai Fushutsu" varieties are also popular, allowing fans of Japanese sake to enjoy a variety of unique flavors.
Tanaka Shuzoten also hosts events where they raise a cedar ball (sugi-dama) when new sake is ready, opening the brewery to directly sell to customers.
 During these occasions, visitors can enjoy not only fresh sake but also a special experience.
 For example, on Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival), they display hina decorations that uniquely feature dolls making sake, delighting visitors with this charming sight.
Moreover, the store offers a variety of souvenirs aside from sake.
 For instance, the sablé and cakes available are perfect pairings with the sake.
 In particular, the "sake kasu sablé" is popular for its aromatic and light texture.
 There are also various other sweet treats like plum sake cakes among the selection, so visitors won’t have trouble finding gifts.
Tanaka Shuzoten is known not only for its long history and traditional techniques in sake production but also for its unique product lineup.
 A visit to this brewery allows one to experience the deliciousness of Japanese culture unique to this region.
 With its attractive range of products, one can deepen their understanding of Japanese culture, making it worth a trip to Tanaka Shuzoten.

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