- THE LAND, THE PEOPLE, THE SAKE
- Akita, Japan, with its natural resources and climate, was the perfect home for rice agriculture, where the family of Shigenari Kimura, a retainer of feudal lord Hideyori Toyotomi, founded Kimura Brewery in 1615. With the stabilization of rice agriculture during the peaceful Edo period and the prosperity of the local Innai Silver Mine, Kimura Brewery flourished, and many other breweries followed in our footsteps. The arrival of the Ou Main Line by the East Japan Railway in 1905 allowed us to ship our sake beyond our prefecture. For 400 years, we have grown with the changes to our local community and continue to engage in the unique sake brewing which is rooted in our region.
- THE LAND, THE PEOPLE, THE SAKE
- Akita, Japan, with its natural resources and climate, was the perfect home for rice agriculture, where the family of Shigenari Kimura, a retainer of feudal lord Hideyori Toyotomi, founded Kimura Brewery in 1615. With the stabilization of rice agriculture during the peaceful Edo period and the prosperity of the local Innai Silver Mine, Kimura Brewery flourished, and many other breweries followed in our footsteps. The arrival of the Ou Main Line by the East Japan Railway in 1905 allowed us to ship our sake beyond our prefecture. For 400 years, we have grown with the changes to our local community and continue to engage in the unique sake brewing which is rooted in our region.
- THE TRADITION, THE CRAFTSMANSHIP
- Since the birth of Kimura Brewery, our brewmasters have honed our brewing techniques from the collective knowledge of famous brewing regions throughout Japan. This tradition is embodied throughout our brewery and is the source of our unique and deep taste. We are pleased to have been recognized for our sake from both within Japan and outside the country.
- THE TRADITION, THE CRAFTSMANSHIP
- Since the birth of Kimura Brewery, our brewmasters have honed our brewing techniques from the collective knowledge of famous brewing regions throughout Japan. This tradition is embodied throughout our brewery and is the source of our unique and deep taste. We are pleased to have been recognized for our sake from both within Japan and outside the country.
- THE BOTTOM LINE – THE TASTE
- Nothing says it better than the taste. Kimura Brewery’s facilities and tasting room are open to the public, and each year, we are privileged to meet guests from around the world. You will see no latest automation system, but you will find why we have never given up on the handmade process which has been our hallmark for over 400 years. We hope to see you soon.
- THE BOTTOM LINE – THE TASTE
- Nothing says it better than the taste. Kimura Brewery’s facilities and tasting room are open to the public, and each year, we are privileged to meet guests from around the world. You will see no latest automation system, but you will find why we have never given up on the handmade process which has been our hallmark for over 400 years. We hope to see you soon.