Yamato Jozo Jinja

Yamato Jozo Jinja, located in Imaichi-cho, Nara, is a shrine with deep connections to sake brewing. True to its name containing the character for 'brewing,' it has gathered the faith of those engaged in sake production and fermentation industries. As Nara is said to be the birthplace of Japanese sake, the region has long been active in sake brewing, and this shrine is deeply connected to these local traditions. It is a most unusual shrine, watching over the successful production of fine sake and the safety and prosperity of all those involved in fermentation-related work.