"Yoshidaya" (TEL: +81-957-82-2032), located in Minamishimabara City, south of Unzen, is a brewery established in 1917 (Taisho 6), and they use a method called "hanegi shibori pressing" (hanegi shibori). ) traditional brewing technique. The "long stick" is a hard tree that is used as a balance bar, and as long as the stick is pressed and squeezed slowly, it is possible to make a refreshing sake with no off-flavor.
In the current era when machine pressing is the mainstream, there are only 5 or 6 breweries in Japan that use this method. はねぎ Photo Credit: Key Review Website Japan Site Long stick Libra pressing method (hanegi shibori). "Four Seasons photo retouching Hiro" (Four Seasons Hiro, Shikisai 々ひぃろ, TEL: +81-957-87-3342) in Ichikusacho, the same place, is a popular izakaya with good value for money, including freshly fried mackerel and In addition to yellowtail.
(Heisei) sashimi, dishes such as kiln-roasted amberjack, pork belly skewers, and Unzen ham will satisfy you. The "Iwato Shrine" located at the foot of the mountain on the north side of Unzen is a cave-like divine energy attraction where it is said that the Jomon people once lived. It is surrounded by huge cypress and cedar trees, just like the world of the animation "Magic Princess".