Hirata's Momen Kaido, the 'cotton road', grew in the Edo period as a market for cotton. Along the L-shaped street, a sake brewery, soy sauce houses and an old ginger-sugar maker still work, and the brewery buildings of Sakemochida are registered national cultural properties. 1 places, chosen by Rin and checked by the editors.
Hirata
A sake brewery on Momen Kaido, founded in 1877, making Yamasan Masamune from Shimane rice only. Five of its buildings, including the main house and the storehouses, are registered national cultural properties. There is a tasting at the shop; a brewery visit needs a booking.
RinA brewery visit needs a booking. The tasting at the shop is fine on its own.
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