Kaneda Shuzo

Operating Chubu
Years Active 1875 – present
Region Chubu
Country Japan
Japanese Name 金田酒造
Prefecture Aichi
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Kiso River underground water (soft water)
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small
Key Brands Inuyama; Kiso no Shiroyama
Famous Brands Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo
Website Unknown
Coordinates 35.378, 136.944

About Kaneda Shuzo

Located in Inuyama home to Japan’s oldest original castle (National Treasure Inuyama Castle). The Kiso River runs along the city providing excellent brewing water. Cormorant fishing (ukai) on the Kiso River is a summer tradition paired with local sake.