Sandy Brewery to Join the “Revival Hamadori Sake Tour Train” Running on May 9
Sandy Brewery, located in Kawamae Town, Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, will take part in East Japan Railway Company’s Mito Branch event train, the “Revival Hamadori Sake Tour Train.” On the May 9 service, passengers can enjoy Hamadori’s sake and food, along with the appeal of breweries and wineries along the line, all in one trip.
Hop BroMugi-chan, today it’s about Fukushima’s Sandy Brewery joining the Revival Hamadori Sake Tour Train. It’s the event train running on May 9.
MugiWait, a tasting on a train!? An event train already sounds delicious just as a trip!
Hop BroIt’s a project that runs from Iwaki Station to Haranomachi Station while letting you enjoy Hamadori’s sake and food, basically crossing Hamadori by train.
MugiWhat a packed itinerary! And 10 kinds of drinks? I feel like my heart will get tipsy before my stomach does!
Hop BroIt includes beer too, and beyond the food service there are winery and brewery tours plus talks by local producers, so it’s a full fermentation culture experience.
MugiI like the talks. But when I hear ‘fermentation,’ it suddenly sounds like science class! Is fermentation culture basically just delicious transformation?
Hop BroBasically, yes. Yeast and microbes transform the ingredients, and that creates aroma, acidity, and umami, so delicious transformation is actually a pretty serious way to put it.
MugiOhh! So what kind of place is Sandy Brewery? Kawamae Town, Iwaki City sounds mountainous, so now I’m curious!
Hop BroSandy Brewery is a microbrewery launched in 2024, and it brews small-batch, wide-variety beers using local ingredients like hops and malt grown in Kawamae Town.
MugiWhoa, using local ingredients is awesome! Local ingredients are the kind of thing that makes you want to cheer from the very first glass!
Hop BroThe stops line up as J-Village Station, Tomioka Station, Yonomori Station, Namie Station, and Odaka Station, so it’s great for taking in the appeal of the line.
MugiThis is the kind of trip where you’re in toast mode the moment you board! A journey that makes you want to drink is the most dangerous kind on the way home today!
Joining the Event Train Crossing Hamadori
Sandy Brewery announced its participation in East Japan Railway Company’s Mito Branch event train, the “Hamadori Sake Tour Train, Carrying the Breeze of the Coast,” scheduled to operate on May 9. The train departs from JR Iwaki Station and heads to Haranomachi Station, offering a way to experience Hamadori’s sake, food, and fermentation culture.
This project features a total of 10 kinds of drinks, including beer, as Hamadori sake, creating a tasting lineup that lets passengers compare them side by side. In addition to food service, the route also includes winery and brewery tours, as well as talks by local business operators. Planned stops include J-Village Station, Tomioka Station, Yonomori Station, Namie Station, and Odaka Station.
A Microbrewery Brewing in Kawamae Town, Iwaki City
Sandy Brewery is a microbrewery based in Kawamae Town, Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture. It was launched in 2024 and is advancing small-batch, wide-variety beer production using local ingredients such as hops and malt grown in Kawamae Town.
Kawamae Town is a mountainous area about an hour by car from central Iwaki City. While making use of local resources, the brewery has emphasized its commitment to delivering craft beer rooted in the community. Its participation in this Sake Tour Train is another effort to connect Hamadori’s sake culture with a train journey.
Train Overview
- Operation date: May 9, 2026
- Route: JR Iwaki Station - Haranomachi Station
- Fare: 12,500 yen (tax included)
- Eligibility: Age 20 and over
With Hamadori’s scenery alongside the chance to enjoy local drinks and food along the line, this is a noteworthy event for readers interested in regional breweries.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMugi-chan, today it’s about Fukushima’s Sandy Brewery joining the Revival Hamadori Sake Tour Train. It’s the event train running on May 9.
MugiWait, a tasting on a train!? An event train already sounds delicious just as a trip!
Hop BroIt’s a project that runs from Iwaki Station to Haranomachi Station while letting you enjoy Hamadori’s sake and food, basically crossing Hamadori by train.
MugiWhat a packed itinerary! And 10 kinds of drinks? I feel like my heart will get tipsy before my stomach does!
Hop BroIt includes beer too, and beyond the food service there are winery and brewery tours plus talks by local producers, so it’s a full fermentation culture experience.
MugiI like the talks. But when I hear ‘fermentation,’ it suddenly sounds like science class! Is fermentation culture basically just delicious transformation?
Hop BroBasically, yes. Yeast and microbes transform the ingredients, and that creates aroma, acidity, and umami, so delicious transformation is actually a pretty serious way to put it.
MugiOhh! So what kind of place is Sandy Brewery? Kawamae Town, Iwaki City sounds mountainous, so now I’m curious!
Hop BroSandy Brewery is a microbrewery launched in 2024, and it brews small-batch, wide-variety beers using local ingredients like hops and malt grown in Kawamae Town.
MugiWhoa, using local ingredients is awesome! Local ingredients are the kind of thing that makes you want to cheer from the very first glass!
Hop BroThe stops line up as J-Village Station, Tomioka Station, Yonomori Station, Namie Station, and Odaka Station, so it’s great for taking in the appeal of the line.
MugiThis is the kind of trip where you’re in toast mode the moment you board! A journey that makes you want to drink is the most dangerous kind on the way home today!
