Soy Sauce Birthplace
Yuasa is a charming coastal town renowned as the birthplace of Japanese soy sauce, with its well-preserved Edo-period streetscapes and historic breweries. The nearby Shirasaki Coast, often called the "Aegean Sea of Japan," features striking white limestone formations and clear waters ideal for diving and kayaking. Nishihiro Beach offers shallow, family-friendly waters, while the Inamura-no-Hi no Yakata museum commemorates Goryo Hamaguchi's heroic act of saving villagers from a tsunami by setting fire to rice sheaves, highlighting the importance of disaster preparedness. Visitors can also explore Jinburo, a restored public bathhouse turned museum that showcases Yuasa's rich cultural heritage
