2693 Hama-machi Otu, Kashima City, Saga Prefecture
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¥1,000
Located in the historic Hizen Hamashuku district, Yamaguchi Soy Sauce Brewery is a traditional soy sauce shop housed in a beautiful, preserved building dating back to the mid-19th century. Once the residence of a samurai family, the brewery now produces soy sauce using traditional wooden barrels. Visitors can sample the soy sauce and purchase it as a souvenir, with labels featuring charming illustrations of the sake brewery street. The shop is situated on Sakagura Street, near the Hizen Hamashuku Tourist Information Center, making it an easy stop while exploring the area's sake breweries and historic architecture. It's a great place to experience local flavors and a piece of the town's heritage. Open during daytime hours.