Shimaoka Shuzo

Operating Kanto
Years Active 1862 – present
Region Kanto
Country Japan
Japanese Name 島岡酒造
Prefecture Gunma
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Underground water from the Watarase River system
Rice Varieties Gohyakumangoku; Yamadanishiki; Gunma-grown rice
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small
Key Brands Gunma Izumi; Ashikaga no Murasaki
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai Daiginjo; Honjozo
Website Unknown
Coordinates 36.3781, 139.4178

About Shimaoka Shuzo

Traditional small Gunma brewery. Eastern Gunma’s Watarase River area provides good brewing water. Maintains artisanal scale production.