Kamoizumi Sake Brewery
Hiroshima Prefecture · Japan
Taste their signature product, "Junmai Ginjoshu 朱泉 Honjikomi."
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Kamoizumi Sake Brewery, a cornerstone of the 'Sake Town' of Saijo in Higashihiroshima. Saijo is recognized alongside Nada and Fushimi as one of Japan's three great brewing districts, and Kamoizumi holds a place of…
Listen in the app2The Camo Spring and the Foundation of Flavor
Our tour begins at the source of all Kamoizumi sake: the Camo Spring. In the world of brewing, water is not merely a solvent; it is a structural component of the final flavor. …
Listen in the app3The Kura and the Three-Step Fermentation
We now move toward the 'Kura', the traditional storehouses where the actual brewing occurs. Inside these thick-walled buildings, the temperature is kept remarkably constant. …
Listen in the app4The Koji-Muro: The Heart of Saccharification
One of the most sacred spaces within the brewery is the 'Koji-Muro', a cedar-lined room where the koji mold is grown on steamed rice. This is the 'heart' of the brewery, as the enzymes produced by the koji are what convert the…
Listen in the app5The Shu-sen-kan: The Sake Cafe
After exploring the production side, we visit the 'Shu-sen-kan', Kamoizumi’s dedicated sake cafe and tasting room. This facility is housed in a beautifully preserved building that once served as a residence and business office. …
Listen in the app6The Sake Festival and the Saijo Community
If you are lucky enough to visit in October, you will witness the Saijo Sake Festival, or 'Sake Matsuri'. During this time, Kamoizumi opens its gates to thousands of visitors from around the world. …
Listen in the app7Innovation and the Future of Brewing
As we conclude our interior tour, we look at Kamoizumi’s commitment to innovation. While they are masters of tradition, they are also looking toward the future. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our visit to Kamoizumi Sake Brewery, take a final breath of the Saijo air, rich with the history of brewing. Kamoizumi is a place where the simple elements of rice and water are elevated into a profound cultural…
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What is Kamoizumi Sake Brewery?
Kamoizumi Sake Brewery is a place in Hiroshima Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Hiroshima Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.4293, 132.7490 |
| Last updated |
