NiigataBrewing Town, settaya, in the city of nagaokain the prefecture.
The town is lined with old brewing warehouses, buildings that have been registered as tangible cultural properties of Japan and Japanese fermented food. It is a popular town of fermentation, attracting attention for its town walking, shopping and meals using settayafermented seasonings, and attracting many visitors from within and outside the prefecture.
One slightly modern building in the town.
'Mirai Compass'.
The exterior of the building represents the initials 'M' for Mirai Compass and the compass. It is a new form of rental office, a new place to stay in the historic town of settaya.
On the ground floor is a casual French restaurant called goen, which uses fermented ingredients from settaya. Here, you can enjoy a sumptuous meal using fermented ingredients from settaya6 warehouses. settayaRecommended for a touring lunch.
On the second floor is the atelier 'atelier m // Woodblock print studio' of a woodblock print artist living at nagaoka. Basically holds woodblock print courses and workshops by appointment only. They also hold exhibitions and sales of their works on an irregular basis. During the period when the exhibition is being held, the studio is open to the public, so anyone can enter without a reservation.
A new atelier at settayathat connects people.
A unique coexistence in a brewing town where art can also be enjoyed.
If it's a free open day, why not stop by settayafor a stroll?
These 'tenugui' hand towels by woodblock print artist Mistumi Takadaare sold at the shop on the second floor of LIS settaya, at the entrance to settaya. Tenugui hand towels are a popular Japanese souvenir item that is fun to look at. There are several great designs on offer, so try to find your favourite. settayaIf you visit LIS settaya, be sure to stop by.
