Inahana Shuzo (稲花酒造有限会社)
Inahana Shuzo is a sake brewery in Ichinomiya, Chiba, that has brewed here for generations. Most of its sake is made with flat-polished rice.
What kind of brewery is Inahana Shuzo?
The brewery traces its roots to a samurai family from Mino who had served the Toki clan. About 450 years ago they settled in Tonamihi, Ichinomiya, Chiba, as village headmen. A good rice harvest led them to start brewing, and the sake was shared with local fishermen. The exact start of brewing is not known, but a brewing application from the Bunsei era survives, and the brewery says it has at least about 250 years of history.
- Ingredients
- Most of the sake is now made with flat-polished rice.
- Other
- The brewery uses a large brick chimney in the Kazusa style and a large wakama kettle steamer for controlling moisture in steamed rice.
- Yeast
- Kinryu Inahana uses M310 yeast, chosen for a balance of fruity aroma and taste.
- Style
- The brewery aims for sake with flavor and a clean finish.
Can you visit Inahana Shuzo?
- Tours
Tours are by reservation only, for one group at a time, led by the owner or the toji, and take about 60 to 90 minutes.
- ShopOffered
- Tasting & food
Tasting and sales at the brewery are open weekdays 9:00 to 11:45 and 13:00 to 17:00, and weekends and holidays 10:00 to 11:45 and 13:30 to 17:00. Closing days are irregular and announced in advance.
Hours and booking rules change, so check before you go. Official website
Compiled with AI from public pages, mainly the brewery’s own site (not yet checked by the brewery)Sources: inahana.co.jp