Asakura Shuzo

Operating Kanto
Years Active 1872 – present
Region Kanto
Country Japan
Japanese Name 朝倉酒造
Prefecture Ibaraki
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Spring water from Mt. Tsukuba foothills (medium-soft)
Rice Varieties Gohyakumangoku; Hitachinishiki (Ibaraki local); Yamadanishiki
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small
Key Brands Tsukuba Otokoyama; Tsukuba no Shizuku
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Honjozo
Website Unknown
Coordinates 36.2014, 140.0936

About Asakura Shuzo

Located at the foot of iconic Mt. Tsukuba in Ibaraki. The mountain’s twin peaks (Nantai and Nyotai) are a landmark. Spring water filtered through the ancient granite of Tsukuba provides excellent brewing water.