Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association | JSS

Takenoi Shuzou

Sake

Takenoi
Seiko

Shochu

Takenoi
Yatsugatakenomai

Information

Representative Motoaki Shimizu
Address 1450, Takanecho Minowa, Hokuto Shi, Yamanashi Ken, 408-0012, Japan
TEL +81-551-47-2277
FAX +81-551-47-2278
Foundation(year) 1865
HP http://takenoishuzo.jp/
E-MAIL sake-takenoi@nifty.com

Introduction

Located at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, our small brewery is blessed with abundant mountains and water sources. Founded in 1865 (Keio 1), we produce both sake and junmai shochu.

The name Takenoi originates from the first brewery owner, Buzaemon Shimizu, and the well that draws pure spring water from the Yatsugatake mountain range.

For brewing, we use Yamanashi-grown rice as well as premium sake rice sourced from across Japan. The yeast essential for fermentation primarily includes flower yeast strains developed by Tokyo University of Agriculture.

Visiting/Tasting

Sake Brewery Store "NOBU SAKAGURA Cellar Door"

Retail Store:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed on New Year’s holidays (January 1–3), August 15, and temporary closure days

Tasting & Dining Area:
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, New Year’s holidays (January 1–3), August 15, and temporary closure days

Brewery tours are not available due to production facility constraints.

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