Stepping into the alley, you’ll find an old house quietly standing—
a place where several brands’ dreams are kept.
On Xinle Street in Yancheng, Kaohsiung, sits UDON NIHONSHU, a specialty sake shop rooted in history and warmth.
Yancheng District moves to a rhythm of its own.
It isn’t the hustle of the city, nor is it purely nostalgic—
and just nearby, the Pier-2 Art Center breathes creativity and freedom into the neighborhood.
From the harbor at Pier-2, stroll through retro arcades and long-standing shops,
and you’ll come across an old house filled with aromas, stories,
and the gentle glow of a lamp at the corner.
Once Kaohsiung’s most prosperous commercial hub,
Yancheng has now become a beloved “new hideout” for travelers.
Vintage arcades, the scent of coffee drifting through alleys, curated crafts, and pockets of greenery
create a place where you can’t help but linger a little longer.
Stepping into the alley, an old house quietly stands—
and inside it, dreams take shape.
UDON NIHONSHU, a sake specialty shop on Xinle Street, is a renovated heritage building that brings together curated sake, the aroma of coffee, and a growing touch of greenery.
On the first floor, shelves display a wide variety of Taiwanese and Japanese sake.
It’s more than a place to choose a bottle—
the full lineup of TOMU sparkling millet wine is also showcased here, carrying the scents of mountains and soil.
From rice fragrance to bright fruit notes and the gentle sweetness of sparkling wine,
each bottle feels like a small landscape, waiting to be taken on a journey as a story-filled gift.
It is, in a way, a tasting tour through the city’s culture.
The second floor is koou coffee, a café filled with the spirit of Yancheng.
Wooden tables and soft light intertwine with the slow rhythm of the afternoon.
Order a hand-brewed coffee—or perhaps open a bottle of TOMU sparkling wine.
Let the sunshine outside the window, the sounds at the street corner, and the textures of the old walls
become part of a gentle intoxication.
Walk through the back of the house and you’ll find Muichi Plants,
a shop offering indoor greenery, moss balls, handcrafted pots,
and workshops where you can make your own moss creations—
bringing a quiet sense of warmth into daily life.
Sake, coffee, greenery, and bubbles weave together the unique rhythm of Yancheng:
slow, tender, and full of life.
Carrying the excitement from the Kaohsiung International Wine Expo,
TOMU now joins UDON NIHONSHU,
one of the district’s most soulful multi-experience spaces.
With a theme of “Sparkling Wine × Sake × Coffee × Greenery”,
visitors can savor the terroir and human warmth of Kaohsiung and Taiwan through every sip and every scent.
🌾 TOMU｜Memories of the Land in Every Bubble
TOMU is rooted in the concept of “Taiwan native wine,”
crafted with local millet and fruit, translated into the clean, bright language of sparkling wine.
It delivers six expressions of the island’s character:
1️⃣ Original Millet Sparkling Wine – Pure rice aroma, delicate and smooth, like morning dew in the mountains.
2️⃣ Yuzu Millet Sparkling Wine – Fragrant Hualien Yuli yuzu; bright, balanced acidity and sweetness.
3️⃣ Green Plum Millet Sparkling Wine – Tart green plums from Meishan, Kaohsiung, finishing with gentle sweetness.
4️⃣ Red Oolong Millet Sparkling Wine – Warm, layered tea notes from Taitung’s Biluoyuan.
5️⃣ Ponkan Millet Sparkling Wine – Rich citrus aroma from organic Taichung ponkan, full of tropical character.
6️⃣ Peach Millet Sparkling Wine – Soft, elegant notes from Xinshe peaches, reminiscent of autumn sunlight.
Each bottle is a journey—
from north to south, mountains to coast.
In every bubble lies Taiwan’s landscapes, emotions,
and the warm, unhurried spirit of Kaohsiung’s afternoons.
🌇 The Wind of Yancheng: Old Souls, New Stories
Yancheng is one of Kaohsiung’s most heartfelt districts.
Once the thriving commercial center of the port, it holds the memories of a generation.
Street food stalls, vinyl cafés, hand-painted store signs—
time seems to soften here.
Today, young creators are infusing new life into old buildings,
and spaces like UDON NIHONSHU reinterpret what “living well” means
through the aromas of sake and coffee.
With the arrival of TOMU,
this conversation between old and new becomes even richer.
Here, being lightly tipsy is not just relaxation—
it is connection:
A connection between people, between land and culture,
between tradition and innovation.
🍾 An Invitation from the South
Now, travelers who visit UDON NIHONSHU
can purchase the full series of TOMU sparkling millet wines,
bringing home a piece of Taiwan’s terroir
from this breezy harbor city of Kaohsiung.
When sunlight falls on the wooden table
and bubbles rise lightly in the glass,
it becomes more than a drink—
it becomes a gentle southern adventure.
📍 UDON NIHONSHU Sake Shop
🏠 No. 117, Xinle Street, Yancheng District, Kaohsiung
📞 07-5310300
🕒 Closed Tuesdays｜Wed–Thu 15:00–22:30｜Fri–Mon 13:00–22:30
