I visited this tourist attraction where the guide book says visitors see and learn the history and sake brewing. The street isn't tourist friendly at all. There are just a dozen of viditors even on a public holiday. You can only try the sakes of one brewey at Hizen-Ya at the end of the street. If they really want to bring more tourists, more investment is required and maybe building a cellar door where the products of all the breweries in the neighbourhood can be tasted with tadting fees. The explanations at significant spots on the street should be presented in multiple languages. It's a pity that they have a great potential for sales...
Read moreHizen Hamashuku, located in Kashima City, Saga Prefecture, is famous for its historic sake breweries and picturesque streets. This area, also known as Sakagura-dori (Sake Brewery Street), offers visitors the chance to sample some of Japan's best sake and explore traditional white-walled buildings and samurai homes. It's a must-visit destination for sake enthusiasts and those interested in Japan's...
Read moreNice traditional town in Saga, conveniently close to the Yutoku Inari Shrine. The main street here was heaving with peeps during the booze festival on the 20th October. There's also a sake brewery nearby worth...
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