Hakubotan Brewery

Founded in 1675 by a descendent of Shima Sakon (Kiyo-oki), retainer to Ishida Mitsunari, is a distinguished, longstanding brewery that currently operates five warehouses. It uses traditional methods to produce sake with a sweet taste compared to other Hiroshima sake. It has many other brand-name sake as well with a deep flavor and a pleasing finish, which are loved not only by locals but also intellectuals. There’s an exhibit room where visitors can see the earthenware jars used to store the sake and vats for brewing, as well as letters and illustrations by Shiko Munakata, who created the white camellia label. Visitors can also sample some sake and purchase items exclusively available at the brewery. The nearest station is Saijo Station.