REGION: Hiroshima

Founded in 1880, the brewery is located in Kurose Town, which is close to Saijo district in Higashihiroshima City known for a thriving agricultural industry. In 2003, the head of the brewery, Hideki Kanemitsu, stopped using automatic equipment and resumed manual production in order to return to hand

The town of Saijo, about 30 minutes from Hiroshima city, is a legendary place for sake lovers. Within a short walking distance of the train station are ten sake breweries, many of which are open and welcoming to the public. A stroll through Saijo is a must for any sake enthusiast. Each of the breweries tries to achieve their own …