Umegae Shuzo (Sake Brewery)

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Quietly nestled within the peaceful rural landscape of Sasebo City and accumulating over 200 years of history since its founding in 1787, the illustrious "Umegae Shuzo" is outstanding. Bearing a distinguished pedigree having its unique name bestowed by the former Hirado clan lord during the Edo period, retro and beautiful structures designated as National Registered Tangible Cultural Properties still exist today. Utilizing pure natural water welling up from underground alongside high-quality local rice, the sake and shochu meticulously仕込みed through traditional expertise are characterized by clean, refined, and deep flavors. Touring the historic storehouses while feeling the peaceful natural breeze and deeply learning about Japan's monozukuri spirit and traditional culture brings a special, mind-fulfilling healing experience far removed from daily bustle.