中和商店

The Story of 中和商店

Nakawa Shoten began in 1802 as a maker of shredded tobacco, converting to sake brewing in 1926 — a history spanning more than two centuries. The kura uses water fed by the Yoshino River and polished Yamada Nishiki rice, with the toji and brewing staff crafting each batch by hand. Its flagship, Imakomachi, is known for a fruity aroma and a clean, elegant umami. The office, kura, brewing hall, toji quarters and chimney are all registered as national tangible cultural properties.