Etajima Meijo

This sake brewery is the only one in Etajima City and is famous for making the Doki no Sakura sake brand. The company was established in 1907 and has continued to make high quality sakes using underground spring water from sacred Mt. Furutaka since that time. Doki no Sakura, a product the company has poured its passion and love into, was called “Homare” before World War II and was a favorite of naval academy staff as one of the varieties officially supplied to the Imperial Navy. Customers rave about its medium-dry flavor and rich rice aroma. The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force First Service School (formerly the Naval Academy) is located a five-minute walk away, and many tourists make sure to check out the facility along with the brewery.