SAKAE SHOYU
Flourishing with People and Nature
For over 200 years, our soy sauce has remained unchanged—crafted in wooden barrels,
naturally brewed. But not everything is good just because it is traditional.
We believe that the purpose of tradition is to bring happiness.
Some find peace of mind in nature.
Some flavors can only be created through nature.
Because our product is used at the dining table every day,
we are committed to both safety and taste.
What we create is not just soy sauce—it is SAKAE SHOYU.
A one-of-a-kind soy sauce, born from the beneficial microorganisms that reside in our
brewery and wooden barrels.
May your table flourish.
May your health flourish.
May your happiness flourish.
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About Us
Welcome to Sakae Soy Sauce Brewery—a family-run soy sauce maker founded in 1795, nestled near the base of Mt. Fuji in Shizuoka Prefecture.
For over eight generations, we’ve been crafting soy sauce using traditional wooden barrels and time-honored techniques.
Our soy sauce is slowly fermented and aged with the help of the natural microorganisms living in our old brewery, resulting in a rich, deep flavor with a gentle finish.
Instead of mass production, we take the time to make our soy sauce with care, bringing honest, natural flavor to your meals. -
About Our Products
Our soy sauce is made from just four simple ingredients: soybeans, wheat, salt, and pure groundwater.
We brew it slowly in cedar barrels that have been used for generations, allowing nature and time to do their work.
No additives, no shortcuts—just authentic, naturally brewed soy sauce that develops unique flavors and aromas with the seasons. -
Brewery Tour
Curious about how traditional Japanese soy sauce is made? Come visit us for a brewery tour!
Reserve a Brewery Tour Here
You’ll get to see the rare and fascinating process of brewing soy sauce in wooden barrels—something that is hard to find these days.
Feel the atmosphere of our historic brewery and experience firsthand how our soy sauce is carefully crafted.
Please note: Tours are by appointment only, so kindly contact us in advance to schedule your visit.
We do not offer tours during the July-to-September period due to the summer heat. Thank you for your understanding.
Company info
- Company Name SAKAE SHOYU BREWERY Co., Ltd.
- Location 38 Yokosuka, Kakegawa City, Shizuoka 437-1301, Japan
- CEO Makoto Fukaya
- Founded Kansei 7 (1795)
- Incorporated April 15, 1997
- Business Production and sales of soy sauce
- Days Closed Sundays, Golden Week, Obon holidays, and New Year holidays
- Opening Hours 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
