Okazaki Shuzo (Shinano Tsuru)
| Years Active | 1665 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Chubu |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 岡崎酒造株式会社 |
| Prefecture | Nagano |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family (Okazaki family) |
| Water Source | Sugadaira highland underground water (soft water) |
| Rice Varieties | Miyama Nishiki; Hitogokochi; Yamadanishiki; Sankei Nishiki |
| Toji School | In-house (female toji Okazaki Mika) |
| Production Size | Small |
| Key Brands | Shinano Tsuru; Kameshizuku |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Tokubetsu Junmai |
| Website | ueda.ne.jp/~okazaki |
| Coordinates | 36.4014, 138.2497 |
About Okazaki Shuzo (Shinano Tsuru)
One of Japan’s notable female toji-led breweries. Okazaki Mika is among a small but growing number of women head brewers. Located on the historic Yanagimachi merchant street in Ueda castle town. Founded 1665.