Hizen Hamashuku: The White Wall Townscape of Hizen with Remaining Edo Period Sake Breweries

Hizen Hamashuku: A Sake Brewery Post Town with 400 Years of History

Hizen Hama in Kashima City, Saga Prefecture, is a post town and sake brewery district facing the Ariake Sea coast, continuing from the Edo period. The white wall and black plank fence townscape designated as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Historic Buildings remains, popular as a representative historic scenery of Saga.

Sake Production Area

Hizen Hama is a famous sake production area called "the Nada of Hizen." Hizen sake brewed with cold winter fermentation is known for its delicate flavor using Ariake Sea's soft water and abundant rice. "Nabeshima (NABESHIMA)" brewed by local brewery "Fukuchiyo Shuzo" is a world-class brand that won the highest award at the world's largest sake contest "IWC (International Wine Challenge)."

Brewery Tours and Sake Tasting

Brewing tours and sake tasting can be enjoyed at Hizen Hama's breweries (advance confirmation required). "Kura meguri (brewery tour)" visiting multiple breweries while walking through the white wall townscape is also popular.

Ariake Sea and Tidal Flat

Hizen Hama faces Ariake Sea, with tidal flats where unique mudskippers and fiddler crabs inhabit also observable nearby. The natural environment of Ariake Sea can be felt along with the scent of the tide.

Access

Nearest station is JR Nagasaki Main Line "Hizen Hama Station." Approximately 30 minutes by rapid train from JR Saga Station.