Mureduru Brewery
About History
In the Edo period, Mureduru Sake Brewery was the official domain-warrant brewery of the former Oka Clan. Our Shochu distillery was commercially established in 1904. The location is based in Oita Bungo-Ono Geopark and Sobo, Katamuki and Okue Biosphere Reserve. This is an area where unadulterated nature and abundant culture coexist. The distillery is situated in the valley between Mount Sobo, Mount Kuju, and Mount Aso. The valley holds resources of plentiful spring water that is used to make our Shochu. The soft water leads a subtle and mild flavor to the finished product. Mureduru Brewery has supplied liquor to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department every year for over 100 years.
Location
Bungo-Ono City is located in the southern part of Oita Prefecture. Together with Taketa City to its west, it is also called the Hōhi region (Oku Bungo). The city holds Oita Bungo-Ono Geopark and the Sobo-Katamuki-Okue UNESCO Eco-Park with fresh spring water and underground water. For many centuries, Asaji in the city was region that specially produced rice to the fuderal lord of Oka Domain ruling over Oku Bungo with its historical atmosphere especially in the former castle town of Taketa and carbonated hot springs since the 16 century. Picturesque Oka Castle is one of Japan's Important Cultural Properties.
