This traditional warehouse is open to the public

Nov 25, 2016 - 1 min read

Yanai's Sagawa Shoyu-gura & Museum

Traditional soy sauce brewing in Yamaguchi Prefecture

Sandra Isaka

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Sagawa Shoyu was founded in 1830 and is located in Yanai City's white-walled historic district. As you enter their warehouse, a fantastic smell envelopes you. Take a close look at large vats of soy sauce being brewed in a traditional manner using a unique technique of double-stage fermentation. View production-related exhibits, taste a variety of products, and purchase your favorites.

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This traditional warehouse is open to the public
Inside the warehouse
Soy sauce made by Sagawa
A pressing machine
Soy sauce is brewed in these wooden vats
Visitors can also view the vats from upstairs
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Static map of (33.9699578, 132.1085851)

Yamaguchi-ken, Yanai-shi, Yanai 3708-1 (Map) (Directions)

0820-22-1830

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