- 🍶 What is Sake Go-Around?
- ① SWAMP FIELD × Naruto-Tai (Honke Matsuura Brewery / Tokushima Prefecture)
- ② Yakiya Hitoto × Mutekamukan “Oni-Kara” (Mutekamukan Brewery / Kochi Prefecture)
- ③ Shukō Kamontei × Kasumi-Tsuru (Kasumi-Tsuru Brewery / Hyogo Prefecture)
- 🏠 Venue Information (Summary Table)
- 🍶 Summary | A Kochi Night Where Local Sake Connects People
Hello! I’m SacChi, a blogger exploring Kochi’s food and drink culture.
On October 1, 2025, I joined my first “Nihonshu Go-Around Kochi 2025”—a nationwide simultaneous sake crawl event!
日本語の記事はコチラ👉【日本酒ゴーアラウンド高知2025】13店舗を巡る！地酒とおつまみペアリングレポ（前編） | 診断士SacChiの恋する高知LIFE
🍶 What is Sake Go-Around?
This event works like a pub crawl for sake lovers: Purchase a badge (advance ticket ¥800), wear it, and hop between multiple restaurants. Each venue offers:
- Original appetizers (おつまみ)
- Local sake from breweries across Japan
- Unique food-sake pairings
This year in Kochi, 13 establishments participated, each showcasing distinctive sake and creative pairings.
Today’s report covers the first 3 of 6 venues I visited. Part 2 with the remaining 3 shops coming soon—stay tuned! 🍶
(Note: Venue & brewery introductions excerpted from official Go-Around Kochi information)
① SWAMP FIELD × Naruto-Tai (Honke Matsuura Brewery / Tokushima Prefecture)
🍽 Venue Introduction | Modern Sake Dining Bar with Kochi’s First KEGDRAFT System
Originally opened as “Sea field” in Yanagi-machi in 2022, rebranded as SWAMP FIELD in August 2024.
Theme: “Bringing sake’s appeal to younger generations”—a modern dining bar serving local sake from across Japan.
Features Kochi’s first KEGDRAFT system (生酒サーバー / fresh sake server) ensuring constantly fresh flavors. The comfortable space welcomes everyone from solo diners to large groups.
🍶 Brewery Introduction: Honke Matsuura Brewery (Tokushima)
Founded 1804—Tokushima’s oldest brewery.
Their signature brand “Naruto-Tai” uses Tokushima-grown sake rice and underground water from the Yoshino River, creating a crisp (淡麗) yet umami-rich flavor with clean finish.
While honoring tradition, they actively embrace innovation like KEGDRAFT—a brewery worth watching.
🧂 Appetizer: Three-Item Sampler Plate (¥700)
Perfect opener with elegant presentation that soothes a thirsty throat.
The persimmon-based appetizer paired exquisitely with Naruto-Tai’s light umami profile. An ideal combination to kick off the evening!
② Yakiya Hitoto × Mutekamukan “Oni-Kara” (Mutekamukan Brewery / Kochi Prefecture)
🍽 Venue Introduction | Authentic Charcoal-Grilled Izakaya Featuring Kochi Ingredients
Located at the foot of Kochi Bridge, Yakiya Hitoto is a charcoal-grilled izakaya specializing in:
- Tosa Akaushi beef
- Dabada Hiburi chestnut pork
- Hachikin local chicken
Their Niida rice cooked in gas kettle is aromatic and pairs perfectly with grilled meats. The sunken kotatsu seating creates a relaxing atmosphere popular with out-of-prefecture guests.
🍶 Brewery Introduction: Mutekamukan (Shimanto Town, Kochi)
Founded 1893 (Meiji 26). Located along the mid-Shimanto River, their philosophy: “Unpretentious, rustic, honoring nature” (飾らず、素朴に、自然を生かす).
Known for chestnut shochu “Dabada Hiburi,” but their sake also delivers robust rice umami. The taste born from Shimanto’s nature and brewers’ handcraft truly embodies “地の酒” (sake of the land).
🧂 Appetizer: Aged Bacon from Dabada Hiburi Chestnut Pork (¥800)
Thick bacon concentrated with umami + Mutekamukan “Oni-Kara” (鬼辛 / Demon Spicy) sharpness = perfect pairing.
The flavor made sake flow smoothly—couldn’t help but smile. However, the accompanying shishito pepper was so spicy it brought tears (literally) 😅
③ Shukō Kamontei × Kasumi-Tsuru (Kasumi-Tsuru Brewery / Hyogo Prefecture)
🍽 Venue Introduction | Cozy Izakaya Proud of Local Vegetables & Live Fish
Kamontei features dishes using local Sōan-ji vegetables and fresh live fish.
An inviting neighborhood izakaya where you can enjoy seasonal ingredients and Tosa local sake in a warm atmosphere.
🍶 Brewery Introduction: Kasumi-Tsuru (Kami Town, Hyogo)
Founded 1725. All production uses traditional “Kimoto-zukuri” (生酛造り) and “Yamahai” (山廃仕込み) methods—a prestigious old brewery.
Their sake balances robust umami, refreshing aroma, and smooth throat-feel. Versatile enough to enjoy chilled, room temperature, or warmed (燗). Multiple domestic and international awards.
🧂 Appetizer: Kasumi Crab Sushi (¥700)
Line-worthy popularity! Worth the wait.
Kasumi-Tsuru’s gentle umami elevated the crab’s sweetness—instantly wanted another cup. The crab cream croquette was also phenomenal. That day, I lucked into limited-quantity crab legs (first-come basis).
🏠 Venue Information (Summary Table)
| Restaurant Name | Address | Opening Hours | Closed Days | Google Map | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWAMP FIELD | 1F, Uesugi Bldg, 1-10-8 Otesuji, Kochi City | 17:00–24:00 | Wednesdays & irregular holidays | @swamp_field_0808 | https://maps.app.goo.gl/i15ujZtM26K2KNK79 |
| Yakiya Hitoto | 1F, Hashimoto Bldg, 3-2-12 Harimayacho, Kochi City | 17:30–24:00 | Sundays & Mondays (open if Sunday precedes a holiday) | @yakiya.hitoto | https://maps.app.goo.gl/ebB9B1NYRJubmDsR7 |
| Shukou Kamon-tei | 1F, Masaki Bldg, 2-3-13 Harimayacho, Kochi City | 18:30–25:00 (1:00am) | Sundays | — | https://maps.app.goo.gl/e6Agk6QypmWsQ8QN6 |
🍶 Summary | A Kochi Night Where Local Sake Connects People
“Nihonshu Go-Around Kochi 2025” is truly a “festival of food and culture” where local establishments meet breweries from across Japan.
Despite being my first time, every shop welcomed me warmly. The evening reminded me of Kochi’s beautiful “culture of connecting people through sake and food.”
Part 2 will feature the remaining 3 venues (stops 4-6). So many more delicious discoveries await! Stay tuned 🍶✨
Why I share these experiences: As a business consultant who moved to Kochi, I believe cultural events like Go-Around aren’t just about drinking—they’re about community fabric, local pride, and the conversations that happen when strangers share a cup. Every brewery has a story. Every pairing is a handshake between regions. Let’s toast to these connections! 🍶
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