Visit HYOGO

Itami Sakagura-tori street in Itami City, Hyogo Prefecture, is said to be one of the birthplaces of Japanese sake. This area has a history of sake-making that has continued since the Edo period (1603–1868), and is a perfect place to visit for Japanese-sake lovers or explorers of history.

Itami Sakagura-tori street’s greatest appeal lies in viewing sake breweries and enjoying sake tasting. It holds plenty of fascinating spots, including a museum of sake culture, shops specializing in local Itami sake, and cafes and restaurants in refurbished sake breweries! Learn about sake-brewing processes as you look around the shikomi mizu (water used for sake making), the kojimuro (room where the koji mold is made), and the storehouses, and enjoy comparing junmai (“pure”) sake, premium ginjo sake, and limited seasonal sake in the sake tasting area. Find your favorite Japanese sake as you slowly stroll down this elegant street with rows of white-walled breweries.