Fujimasa Shuzo (富士正酒造株式会社)
Fujimasa Shuzo is a sake brewery on the Asagiri Plateau at 900 m in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka, brewing sake with Mt. Fuji spring water. It was founded in 1866.
What kind of brewery is Fujimasa Shuzo?
The brewery began in 1866 as Sano Shuzojo in Ueno, Fujinomiya, and was later incorporated as Fujimasa Shuzo Goshi Kaisha. In 2011 it moved to the Asagiri Plateau at 900 m, inside Asagiri Food Park, and it is now a joint-stock company. Today a young team of brewers with an average age of 40 makes the sake.
- Water
- Since its founding the brewery has used Mt. Fuji subterranean water, pumped from 200 m underground on the Asagiri Plateau.
- Ingredients
- Junmai daiginjo uses Yamada Nishiki, and some sake uses sake rice grown in Fujinomiya.
Can you visit Fujimasa Shuzo?
- Tours
Tours take about 30 minutes for up to 15 people and must be booked at least a week ahead, followed by tasting at the shop.
- Shop
The shop is open 9:30 to 16:00, closed Thursdays only from December to February.
Hours and booking rules change, so check before you go. Official website
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Compiled with AI from public pages, mainly the brewery’s own site (not yet checked by the brewery)Sources: fujimasa-sake.com