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Drinking Nishikawa

Drink and compare premium sake including Shinsei at Shuten Nishigawa in Kawaramachi Gojo.

Drinking Nishikawa
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You can drink Shinsei too!A selection of heart-pounding sake

“You can drink that, you can drink that too!” The more you like Japanese sake, the more excited you will be.

Although the contents change depending on the day, it is a large drink set for 980 yen where you can choose 40 types from a list of about 3 types, including Oroku and Sengoku class.

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Above all, the difficult-to-obtain Shinsei drinking comparison is surprisingly priced at 1980 yen.
There are many customers from overseas, and you can enjoy the current trend of sake in a relaxed atmosphere.There is another Yanagikoji store on Shinkyogoku-dori Shijo, which is also recommended.

Drink comparison set is a great value

The lineup, which includes more than 100 varieties from all over Japan, tends to be sweet and suitable for cold drinks.

They are mainly purchased from Koyama Shoten in Tokyo, which is hailed as the ``sacred place for local sake,'' which is why they stock rare brands that are difficult to obtain in the Kansai region.There are three types of delicious drinking comparison sets: standard sake, limited edition sake, and Shinsei sake, and the contents change daily, so you should visit as many times as you like.

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Limited edition sake comparison 60ml x 3 types 1780 yen
Compare the drinks of premium sake with approximately 14 varieties to choose from.A selection of famous sake that you can't find anywhere else, such as the rare Juyondai, Assemblage Club (Tsuki no Katsura x Tomio x Kamizo), and the Kaze no Mori innovation series.

(Example) Assemblage Club 01 Taro, XNUMXth Shichidare XNUMX pieces, Kaze no Mori ALPHA DRY

Azumamine Junmai unfiltered raw sake 590 yen per glass 1 yen per cup
The oldest sake brewery in Iwate prefecture, the origin of Nanbu chief brewer. ``Our store is probably the only one in Kyoto that sells sake.It's a brewery that sticks to old-fashioned sake production.It's sweeter, with less aroma and a refreshing taste.''

Azumine Sake Brewery (Iwate Prefecture) Alcohol content: 15%, Rice polishing rate: 55%

Sono Kangiku OCEAN99 Orange Sea Arrival Junmai Ginjo Glass 100ml 590 yen 1 cup 1180 yen
A seasonal series that expresses the climate of the land.Unfiltered unprocessed sake. "We mainly sell sweet drinks, and this is a representative brand. I think it will gradually become popular in Kansai as well."

Kankiku Meijo (Chiba Prefecture) Alcohol content 15% Rice polishing ratio 55%

The sashimi, tempura, and sake accompaniments are also very satisfying.

``I'm often told that I serve too much food, but I don't want to eat too little,'' says the owner, Mr. Nishikawa.It's true that the 3 types of sake appetizers are enough to serve you with several drinks.

There is a wide variety of a la carte dishes and complete meal menus, so you are sure to be satisfied with this one restaurant.

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Assortment of 3 types of sake appetizers 980 yen
Okinawa mozuku vinegar, seared bonito and sword tip squid, and Kasumi crab topped with salmon roe (example, contents change daily).The volume is so delicious that it almost spills out from the small plate.

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Grilled mackerel 1480 yen
Mackerel from Iwate Prefecture has plenty of fat.Finished mackerel is lightly seasoned with vinegar and grilled to give it a fragrant skin, making it perfect with a variety of sake.Squeeze the sudachi as you like

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Shrimp tempura 980 yen~
Six fried shrimp tempura with crispy batter.There is also a variety of seafood such as tuna and squid, as well as seasonal vegetables, making it feel like a tempura specialty restaurant.

I want to spread Japan's "national sake", sake.

Mr. Nishikawa started the shop with the idea that ``Sake is Japan's national sake. I want to spread the word about the deliciousness of sake to people overseas and people who haven't had much experience drinking it before.'' yes.

I wonder if this is the reason why they offer rare sake at reasonable prices.Mr. Nishikawa says he would like to eventually open stores outside of Kyoto.As a sake fan, I definitely want to support them.

Instagram/@nishikawa_sake

Click here for a list of stores where you can drink and buy Sake.
https://sakeworld.jp/place/

Sake Drinking River Kawaramachi Gojo

Sake Drinking River Kawaramachi Gojo

Address
Urban Stage Kawaramachi 615F, 1 Azuchicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto PrefectureOpen with Googlemap
TEL
080-2479-2424
HP
https://www.instagram.com/nishikawa_sake
Opening hours
17:00 - next day 1:00 (LO/24:30)
Closing days
Irregular holidays (1-2 times a month)

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