Eisen Shuzo (榮川酒造)
Eisen Shuzo is a sake brewery in Bandai, Yama District, Fukushima. It now operates under Tenkyo Co., Ltd., which carries on its brands such as Eisen and Eishiro. It was founded in 1869. KIKI lists one of its bottles.
What kind of brewery is Eisen Shuzo?
Eisen Shuzo was founded in 1869 (Meiji 2) by Eishiro Miyamori. Its name comes from an old Chinese tale about avoiding worldly success, reflecting a wish for flavor that goes beyond fame. Tenkyo Co., Ltd., established in 2018, partnered with the local brewery and built a whisky distillery in Aizu Bandai. Tenkyo merged with Eisen Shuzo Co., Ltd. effective March 1, 2026, and carries on its sake-making spirit and brands.
Can you visit Eisen Shuzo?
- Tours
Sake brewery tours let visitors view the brewing from a walkway. They were paused from June to September 2026, with resumption planned for October 10.
- Shop
The on-site shop Yukkura is open, with winter hours of 10:00 to 16:00.
Hours and booking rules change, so check before you go. Official website
Other brewery tours in Fukushima
Compiled with AI from public pages, mainly the brewery’s own site (not yet checked by the brewery)Sources: tenkyo.jp
Bottles from this brewery
The app finds 31 bottles from this maker by their label (1 on this site).
