Umeshu purveyor Choya has opened up an ume experience speciality shop in Kamakura dealing in all things plum. The new space is Choya's second shop following its location in Kyoto, and is designed by Lucy Alter Design, best known for the fit out of minimalist Tokyo tea shop, Tokyo Saryo.
The shop offers a takeaway menu featuring both alcoholic and non-alcoholic ume beverages, including ume syrup mixed with iced tea and soda water. You can even purchase the Choya Limited Aged Umeshu directly from the shop, but you'll have to be quick – only five bottles are available per day.
Choya also hosts frequent workshops where you can learn more about the ume plum and create your own umeshu from scratch. If you'd prefer to make it yourself at home, Choya ume kits are available for purchase and include all the necessary ingredients for making ume syrup or umeshu liqueur. Classes can be booked through the website.