PRESS RELEASE
YUTAKA SAKE, an authentic sake label based in Hokkaido, will soon launch a pop-up store in collaboration with the new Niseko Art Foundation at its space in Hirafu, showcasing the brand’s premium & iconic products which cannot be found anywhere else in Niseko.
Sake Sommelier Nakano Masamitsu will guide customers through individually-curated sake tastings to help them find their perfect sakes.
Come discover the hidden world of sake luxury with YUTAKA. Limited bottles of exclusive sake brands will be available at the pop-up store. YUTAKA’s selection features a diverse range of premium sakes, each with a unique flavour profile and brewing process.
Tastings of premium aged sakes are also available. To elevate to an exclusive experience, guests can book a catered sake and food pairing. A maximum of eight persons can be accommodated with a reservation made up to three days in advance. It is also possible to make a reservation for dining in the privacy of your own accommodation.
YUTAKA SAKE & Niseko Art Foundation Pop-up Details
Period: 1-14 February 2024
Open Daily: 11:00- 18:00
Address: 76-133 Yamada, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido (map)
Enquiries & Reservations: [email protected] | [email protected] | 011-716-5174
Sake tasting menu: From JPY1,000 (US$6.78) per glass & from JPY4,300 (US$29.17) per bottle
Sake pairing menu: Eight courses & six kinds of sake for JPY30,000 (US$204) per person. Eight person maximum. Booking must be made up to three days in advance.
About Meishu no Yutaka
Meishu no Yutaka is a family-run liquor store that carries 400+ kinds of sake, wine and shochu. It was founded in 1901 as Kumada Shoten in Minami Furano, but later relocated to Sapporo. The fourth generation store owner, Kumada Hirokazu, began carrying locally-brewed liquors about five years after he took over the family business and in 1994 turned the shop into a specialty store. Since then, Meishu no Yutaka has become a pioneer among liquor stores in Hokkaido, specialising in local sake.
About Niseko Art Foundation
Niseko Art Foundation was launched in 2023 with the goal of nurturing Niseko art development while facilitating dialogue and collaboration among overseas and local artists. Its space is located in Hirafu, Kutchan Town, the heart of Greater Niseko. In addition to art, the foundation also embraces all forms of cultural collaboration.
Niseko Art Foundation’s first exhibition in Tokyo
Niseko Art Foundation’s first exhibition, entitled “OFF MENU 東風”, featured two Hong Kong artists, Lousy & David Leung, and took place at Sansiao Gallery in Tokyo in the fall of 2023. The collaboration across photography and painting was inspired by the excitement of urban life and the fun of experiencing various flavours.
Niseko Art Foundation’ first collaboration in Niseko
Niseko Art Foundation has debuted a very special collaboration with Offshore Snow Shapes, a handcrafted snowboard brand in Niseko, and the Beasts from Feasts art collection created by David Leung, a Hong Kong contemporary artist.
More Niseko Art Foundation events are coming to Niseko in 2024, so please stay tuned for updates. Niseko Art Foundation taps into the creative forces of brands that carry the same attitude, the right influence, and the same dedication to progression.
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