Imayotsukasa Shuzo (今代司酒造)
Imayotsukasa Shuzo is a brewery in Niigata Prefecture, founded in 1767, known for Imayotsukasa, Meiwa Gijin and Ohikonamikoto. A historic Niigata brewery committed strictly to 100% Junmai brewing with no added brewer's alcohol. KIKI lists 5 of its bottles.
AI-compiled from public information, not checked by the brewery.
Key facts
| Name | Imayotsukasa Shuzo (今代司酒造) |
|---|---|
| Location | Niigata Prefecture |
| Founded | 1767 |
| Makes | Sake |
| Website | imayotsukasa.co.jp |
What kind of brewery is it?
History
Founded in 1767, the business operated as an inn and sake wholesaler before fully shifting to brewing in Nuttari in the late 19th century. In 2006, the brewery committed to 100% Junmai sake production.
What makes it distinct
| Style | Brewing is strictly 100% Junmai (no added alcohol), including traditional wooden barrel (kioke) fermentations. |
|---|---|
| Water | Brewed with natural subsoil spring water from Mt. Sugana. |
| Ingredients | Mainly uses Niigata-grown sake rice such as Gohyakumangoku and Koshitanrei. |
| Master brewer | Led by Toji Osamu Takasugi and Head Brewer Satoru Furuta. |
Visiting
Located within walking distance of Niigata Station, offering brewery tours, a shop, and a tasting counter.
- Tours
- Shop
- Tasting / food
Bottles from this brewery
The KIKI app knows 33 bottles from this maker (5 on this site).
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Imayotsukasa KOI Nishikigoi今代司 錦鯉 KOI | Junmai | ¥5,800 |
| Meiwa Gijin Junmai Daiginjo明和義人 純米大吟醸 | Junmai Daiginjo | ¥8,800 |
| Ohikonomikoto Junmai Daiginjo大彦命 純米大吟醸 | Junmai Daiginjo | ¥8,800 |
| Imayotsukasa Karyukai Sweet Junmai Ginjo今代司 花柳界 甘口 純米吟醸 | Junmai Ginjo | ¥2,033 |
| Iwana Junmai Daiginjo Undiluted Sake岩魚 純米大吟醸 原酒 | Junmai Daiginjo | ¥6,600 |