The fermented meals that once sustained and comforted the brewers are now available for you to enjoy.
Made with local Tamba ingredients, soft well water, and the blessings of fermentation, these dishes offer a nostalgic, gentle taste.
Here, you can experience the charm of Japan’s long-loved fermentation culture.
Lunch time
11:00~14:30 (Last Order 14:00)
We steam locally sourced organic vegetables from Tamba in traditional wooden seiro steamers, enhanced with our house-made koji and miso for rich fermented flavors. Our food contains no added sugar and is naturally sweetened through fermentation. Please choose from the three types of seiros shown below.
Tamba Specialty Rice Seiro
¥2,750(tax inc.)
Tamba Chicken Seiro
¥3,300(tax inc.)
Kobe Beef Seiro
¥5,500(tax inc.)
White Meringue Omurice Seiro
A delicate dish with fluffy white meringue made from Tamba chicken eggs, served over local free-range chicken rice and topped with our house-made amazake tomato sauce.
¥2,750(tax inc.)
Artisinal Sake Lees Pizza
A natural yeast sake lees pizza made with Kotsuzumi junmai sake lees, sake brewing water, and domestic rice flour.
Topped with Tamba free-range chicken and house-made amazake tomato sauce.
¥1,980 (tax inc.)
Cafe time
14:00-16:00 (Last Order 15:30)
These artisanal afternoon delicacies showcase the mellow notes that emerge from traditional fermentation—such as koji—in a thoughtfully curated selection that nourishes both body and spirit.
Sasa: Teatime Delights
Fermented Tiramisu
Monaka with Fermented Sweet Bean Paste
Amazake Yogurt Gelato
¥1,100 (tax inc.)
At Nishiyama Sake Brewery, we offer a premium full-course meal featuring organic vegetables, free-range chicken, and fermented foods sourced locally within a few kilometers.
Enjoy seasonal sake paired with pottery and Tamba ware that have long been used to entertain distinguished literary guests.
Guided by our brewers, learn about the flavors and craftsmanship of sake while enjoying your meal.
The venue is the historic Main House, a registered cultural property visited by renowned literary figures, with private rooms usually closed to the public.
This plan is perfect for food lovers eager to experience the true taste of Tamba.
Details
Relax in a historic sake brewery while enjoying a one-of-a-kind afternoon tea set featuring seasonal ingredients, locally sourced delights, and fermentation-based treats.
From sake lees sweets to house-made amazake and miso-inspired bites, each item offers a new way to discover the depth of Japanese fermentation culture.
Paired with premium sake from Nishiyama Brewery, it’s an experience that satisfies both body and spirit.
Contents change depending on the season.
Course Menu
Drinks
Alcohol plan
Bihakkoshu,
Junmai Daiginjo Rojoh-Hana-Ari Aoi,
Tambrandy Monteoeste,
Daiginjo MAXIMO MUNDIAL,
Organic Japanese Black Tea,
Brewing water for the sake "Kotsuzumi"
Non-alcoholic plan
Amazake Yogurt,
Organic Japanese Black Tea,
Details
Price
Alcohol course
￥7,150（tax included）
Non-alcoholic course
￥4,950（tax included）
Note
・For reservations of five or more guests, please contact us in advance.
・The image shown is for reference and represents a standard menu for two guests.
・Please note that menu items may change depending on ingredient availability.
・Free-flow drinks are not included. Additional drinks will be charged separately.
・We are unable to accommodate menu or ingredient changes.
・For allergy-related inquiries, please contact us by phone.
・Smoking and pets are not allowed on the premises.
Enrich your heart and daily life through the power of "knowing."
Discover the knowledge and hands-on experiences of fermentation passed down since ancient times.
We offer programs that will add color to your life starting tomorrow and invite you to become a storyteller who carries these traditions into the future.
Step into the vibrant atmosphere of a working sake brewery.
Discover haiku composed by former brewery owners and explore cultural treasures that reflect the rich heritage of Nishiyama Sake Brewery.
This tour is ideal for those who wish to gain a deeper appreciation of our history and culture.
Sake Brewery Tour
Details
Price:
￥4,950 （tax included）
(same fee for up to 10 people)
Duration:
Approximately 30–45 minutes
*Please note:
This is an exterior-only brewery tour.
Reservations are required at least 7 days in advance.
Optional Plan
You may also visit the “Tsuzumi Kairou” Gallery on the second floor of Koden.
There, you can enjoy artworks connected to Nishiyama Sake Brewery, including pieces by Kyoshi Takahama, Usen Ogawa, and Kosuke Watanuki.
Price:
＋¥1,100 （tax included）
(same fee for up to 10 people)
Duration:
Approximately 50–60 minutes
