Ito Shuzo (Yokobue)
| 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.