Kuncho Sake Brewery

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Kunchou Sake Brewery, located in the historic "Mameda-machi" of Hita City which once flourished as a former Tokugawa Shogunate direct control territory, is a highly valuable historical culture and craft spot where prestigious sake-brewing history and old traditional control storehouses built in 1702 are perfectly preserved. Expertly utilizing clear, pure water environment blessings from surrounding mountains and high-quality local rice, the deep-flavored ground sake crafted with local artisans' pride and predecessors' high wisdom holds a refined, smooth taste that fascinates visiting travelers. Walking through red-brick chimneys and atmospheric wooden streets while learning the depth of traditional Japanese sake fermentation and enjoying premium tasting provides a heart-enriching adult cultural travel route.