Takenami Shuzo (Kanehira)

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1903 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 竹浪酒造店
Prefecture Aomori
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Soft water from Tsugaru plain underground springs fed by Mt. Iwaki
Rice Varieties Hanafubuki; Gohyakumangoku; Mutsu Homare
Toji School Nanbu
Production Size Small
Key Brands Kanehira; Tsugaru no Toki
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Honjozo; Tokubetsu Junmai
Website Unknown
Coordinates 40.8083, 140.4417

About Takenami Shuzo (Kanehira)

Small traditional Tsugaru-region brewery. Goshogawara known for its massive Tachineputa (standing float) festival held each August. Produces hearty sake suited to the robust cuisine and cold climate of the Tsugaru region.