Sasanokawa Shuzo
| Years Active | 1765 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Tohoku/Niigata |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 笹の川酒造 |
| Prefecture | Fukushima |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family |
| Water Source | Underground water from Abukuma highland springs (medium-soft water) |
| Rice Varieties | Gohyakumangoku; Yume no Kaori; Yamadanishiki |
| Toji School | Local Fukushima |
| Production Size | Medium |
| Key Brands | Sasanokawa; Iwase Otome; Cherry Land Whisky |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Whisky |
| Website | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 37.4019, 140.3456 |
About Sasanokawa Shuzo
One of Fukushima’s oldest breweries dating to 1765. Unusually also produces whisky under the Cherry Land label. Located in Koriyama in the Nakadori region. Adapted brewing to express the character of central Fukushima’s water.