Hirota Shuzoten

Hirotashuzoten

The first female Nanbu Toji (brewmaster) craft sake using the "Sanki Amazake Moto" method

Hirota Shuzoten is a small sake brewery located in Shiwa Town, Shiwa County, Iwate Prefecture, known as the "birthplace of Nanbu Toji (brewmaster)."

The company was founded in December 1903 by Kiheiji Hirota, the first-generation in the family, when he took over a reputable sake brewery in the area. The company has been brewing sake since the end of World War II under the name Hirota Shuzoten. 

They created the sake "Hiroki" to bring joy to many people and add a touch of spark to any occasion, including regional and local festivals and celebrations. It is still a popular sake that represents this brewery. 

*Tours are available (tasting is available during normal times, but is currently suspended to prevent the spread of COVID-19)

General Information

Address
Iwate Prefecture
Closures
January 1-3
Directions
○ 10 minutes by car from Shiwachuo Station
○ 30 minutes by car from Morioka
Car Park
4 spaces
Official Website
http://hirotashuzoten.net/

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