Kakuuchi Meishu Koji (JR Nagoya Takashimaya)

Located on the second basement floor of JR Nagoya Takashimaya, directly connected to Nagoya Station, "Kakuuchi Meishu Koji" is a spot where you can easily experience Japanese sake culture during your travels. With approximately 20 types of sake carefully selected from across Japan, primarily from the Tokai region, available for tasting by the glass, it can be enjoyed by everyone from sake beginners to connoisseurs. The unique charm of "Kakuuchi Meishu Koji" is undoubtedly the "sake experience that begins with choosing your sake cup"! You can select your favorite sake cup from those crafted by artisans active in the Tokai region, such as Mino ware and Seto ware, and then enjoy your sake in that cup. The aroma and mouthfeel change depending on the material and shape of the sake cup, allowing you to enjoy different expressions of the same sake. For snacks to accompany your drinks, they offer Nagoya specialties such as doteni (beef tendon stew) and miso-zuke (pickled vegetables in miso), which utilize fermentation and pair well with sake. It's an easy way to experience the pairing of fermented foods and sake. The selection of sake, snacks, and sake cups changes depending on the season, so you're sure to enjoy it no matter how many times you visit. Its excellent accessibility is also a major draw, allowing you to stop by while waiting for your Shinkansen or during sightseeing. Even if you don't have time to visit a sake brewery, this Nagoya-only sake spot lets you experience Aichi's proud fermented food culture and traditional crafts all at once.