Yuasa

The historic district features wooden buildings with black walls, latticed windows, and traditional merchant houses along narrow stone-paved streets.

Since the Edo period, Yuasa played a central role as Japan's original soy sauce production center, with techniques dating back to the 13th century.

Local craftsmen continue producing soy sauce in cedar barrels using traditional methods passed down through generations of family-owned breweries.

The preserved district includes 92 historic structures, with guided walking tours available daily from the tourist information center near Yuasa Station.

The old railway station, built in 1927, has been transformed into a dining venue serving rice balls cooked in traditional wood-fired stoves.

Location: Yuasa

GPS coordinates: 34.03712,135.17428

Latest update: March 18, 2025 13:29