Takezawa Shuzo
| Years Active | 1880 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Kanto |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 竹沢酒造 |
| Prefecture | Saitama |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family |
| Water Source | Mountain spring water from the Chichibu Basin (soft water) |
| Rice Varieties | Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku; Sakemusashi |
| Toji School | In-house |
| Production Size | Small |
| Key Brands | Chichibu Nishiki; Buzan |
| Famous Brands | Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai Daiginjo; Honjozo |
| Website | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 35.9917, 139.0803 |
About Takezawa Shuzo
Chichibu mountain brewery benefiting from pristine mountain water and cold winter temperatures. Chichibu is better known for whisky (Ichiro’s Malt) but has an older sake tradition. Mountain terroir gives distinctive character.