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Asama Shuzo Co.,Ltd

Asama Shuzo Co.,Ltd

Gunma

Founded 187225 sakes

From the brewery

At the factory completed in September 1998, with the skills of the brewer and the thorough quality control, we are particular about the highest raw materials for local sake that satisfies sake lovers. We are working to make sake that will please our customers by taking advantage of the harsh colds of winter, which grows the flavor of natural water and sake that springs out from the locals.

Details

Founded
1872
Brand
Higen
Region
Gunma
Junmai20%
Other16%
Junmai Daiginjo12%
Honjozo12%
Daiginjo12%
Tokubetsu Honjozo8%
Junmai Ginjo8%
Ginjo8%
Sparkling sake4%
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All Asama Shuzo Co.,Ltd Sakes

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History

1872
Received a sake brewing license from the prefectural government (Meiji 5, August); the business was run by shop owner Denzaburo Sakurai.
1873
Sake production reached 100 koku under the brand name 'Sakuragawa' (Meiji 6).
1909
Relocated to Naganohara, Naganohara Town (Meiji 42, November); shop owner Denzaburo Sakurai became the town's first mayor, serving four terms over ten years.
1953
Asama Shuzo Co., Ltd. was established (Showa 28, October), with Takeshi Sakurai as president; obtained licenses for sake and Type-A shochu production.
1977
Obtained a liqueur manufacturing license (Showa 52, October).
1988
The Asama Shuzo Tourism Center opened and a new brewery factory building was completed (Showa 63, March).
1998
A new store and second factory building for the Tourism Center were completed and opened (Heisei 10, September).
2014
Takeshi Sakurai became president (Heisei 26, April).

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Address
30-8 Naganohara Naganohara Azuma Gunma
Region
Gunma
Hours
9:00-16:30
Tel
0279-82-2045
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