Ishii Jozo
| Name | Ishii Jozo |
|---|---|
| Japanese Name | 石井醸造 |
| Hiragana | いしいじょうぞう |
| Address | 神奈川県 足柄上郡 大井町上大井954 |
| Phone | 0465-82-3241 |
| FAX | 0465-82-3243 |
| Web | https://www.ishiijozo.com |
Ishii Jozo is a brewery with over 150 years of history, located in the 'Ume no Sato' (Plum Village) near the Soga Plum Grove in Oi Town, Kanagawa. Its most defining characteristic is the 'Mochi Yondan Shikomi,' a rare trad...
Ishii Jozo is a brewery with over 150 years of history, located in the 'Ume no Sato' (Plum Village) near the Soga Plum Grove in Oi Town, Kanagawa. Its most defining characteristic is the 'Mochi Yondan Shikomi,' a rare traditional technique where steamed glutinous (mochi) rice is added in a fourth stage after the standard three-stage fermentation. This process creates a rich, deep body and a meltingly gentle sweetness not found in conventional sake. Using the pristine waters of the Sakawa River—sourced from the Fuji and Hakone mountain ranges—every drop is crafted with sincerity by skilled artisans. Deeply loved by the local community and instrumental in Kanagawa's first 'Local Sake Toast Ordinance,' Ishii Jozo is a passionate guardian of Ashigara's history and culture.