Inoue Shuzo
| Name | Inoue Shuzo |
|---|---|
| Japanese Name | 井上酒造 |
| Hiragana | いのうえしゅぞう |
| Address | 神奈川県 足柄上郡 大井町上大井552 |
| Phone | 0465-82-0325 |
| FAX | 0465-82-3951 |
| Web | https://www.hakoneyama.co.jp |
Inoue Shuzo, founded in 1789, is a brewery boasting over 230 years of tradition in Oi Town, Kanagawa. Located on the Ashigara Plain at the foot of the Hakone Mountains, it crafts sake blessed by the Sakawa River, which car...
Inoue Shuzo, founded in 1789, is a brewery boasting over 230 years of tradition in Oi Town, Kanagawa. Located on the Ashigara Plain at the foot of the Hakone Mountains, it crafts sake blessed by the Sakawa River, which carries pristine meltwater from Mount Fuji and Hakone. The brewery's most vital asset is its well water—a mineral-rich hard water that promotes vigorous fermentation, resulting in sake with deep flavor and a crisp finish. Their flagship brand, 'Hakoneyama,' was trademarked with global markets in mind as early as the Meiji era and remains highly acclaimed at home and abroad. While honoring traditional handcrafting techniques, Inoue Shuzo continues to innovate, such as developing yeast from local 'Hakone Roses.' As a quintessential 'Hakone Local Sake' producer, they strive to express the history and terroir of the region in every cup.