Brewing Nature, Creating Life
Uonuma Jozo was built here, in Echigo, facing its three great mountains which give blessing of the wealthy water of melted snow.
Uonuma, a city of heavy snowfall, is the place of plentiful rice harvest.
It is clear and clean water, rice in good whiteness, and Koji to bring fermentation, that are essential for making Amazake.
At this rice koji factory, taking full advantage of precious gifts from the nature, Amazake and other fermented foods are being made.
- Brew Nature to Create Life -
Here is the worth, arisen from sincerity to the craft of brewing.
At Uonuma Jozo, we have an area set aside for visitors to enjoy without booking in advance.
・Advance bookings are required for rice koji factory tours.
At UONUMA KOJI SALON, visitors can learn about koji in a relaxed environment.
(No booking required)
A theater room with 48 seats is established to watch a movie about Uonuma Jozo.
(Advance booking required)
*It will be a guide along with the factory tour.
The factory tour will show the koji production processes with explanations on the panels.
(Advance booking required)
*It may be possible to tour the factory without a booking if there are no other bookings on the day.
Introduction about Rice Koji and Amazake to give deeper knowledge about Uonuma Jozo.
If you would like to tour the rice koji factory, please make a booking from Rice Koji Factory Tour Information.
Here we introduce the rice koji and koji amazake produced in Uonuma Jozo. Amazake made from rice koji contains 0% alcohol and no added sugar. It is called "the IV you drink" because of its rich nutrition.
Tours of the rice koji factory are available by advance booking. Please book online or by telephone.
*It may be possible to tour the factory without a booking if there are no other bookings on the day.
*Groups of 46 or more are requested to telephone at least 60 days in advance.
