Location and utilization about Sake brewery architecture

A case of Akita prefecture

Abstract

Annual consumption of sake and the number of production licenses are on the decline. This could cause a loss of regional characteristics of sake breweries (Sakagura). On the other hand, the movement of utilizing sake brewery architectures as tourism destinations can been seen in recent years, leading to the revitalization of the region. Accordingly, it is necessary to conduct a comprehensive survey to clarify the status of remaining breweries in Japan and the actual conditions of utilization of sake brewery architectures. In the previous studies, we conducted surveys of Niigata prefecture and so on. In this paper, we will reveal similar themes about Akita prefecture referring to previous studies.