Ito Shuzo (Yokobue)

Operating Chubu
Years Active 1872 – present
Region Chubu
Country Japan
Japanese Name 伊東酒造株式会社
Prefecture Nagano
Status Operating
Owner Family (Ito family)
Water Source Kirigamine highland underground water (soft water)
Rice Varieties Miyama Nishiki; Hitogokochi; Yamadanishiki
Toji School Suwa Toji
Production Size Small
Key Brands Yokobue
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo
Website yokobue.co.jp
Coordinates 36.0391, 138.1115

About Ito Shuzo (Yokobue)

One of the five Suwa Gozo breweries. Yokobue means transverse bamboo flute. The smallest of the Gozo five. Known for a delicate and refined style that evokes the elegance of flute music.