Sekiya Jozo (関谷醸造株式会社)
Sekiya Jozo is a sake brewery in Shitara, Okumikawa, Aichi, founded in 1864, that makes Houraisen and also grows its own rice. KIKI lists 2 of its bottles.
What kind of brewery is Sekiya Jozo?
Sekiya Jozo was founded in 1864 (Genji 1) in Shitara, Kitashitara District, in the Okumikawa area of Aichi. Its brewing begins with the water of Shitara's natural surroundings, and it has brewed here for over 150 years. Its main label is Houraisen. In recent years it has run an agricultural division growing rice on about 34.5 hectares, using drones and sensors. The Houraisen Ginjo Kobo in Toyota offers tours and a shop, and the Houraisen Sake Lab at Michi-no-Eki Shitara runs hands-on classes.
- Water
- Water from the natural surroundings of Shitara
- Ingredients
- Own farming division growing rice on about 34.5 ha
- Other
- Headquarters in Taguchi, Shitara, Kitashitara District, Aichi
Can you visit Sekiya Jozo?
- Tours
Tours and a shop at the Houraisen Ginjo Kobo (Inabu, Toyota) and sake-making classes at the Houraisen Sake Lab (Michi-no-Eki Shitara). Check hours and booking on the official site.
- ShopOffered
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: houraisen.co.jp
Bottles from this brewery
The app finds 31 bottles from this maker by their label (2 on this site).
Japan Sake Awards
A prize-winner in 5 of the 9 contests from brewing year 2017 to 2025, with a gold prize in 2.
Source: the prize lists of the Japan Sake Awards (National Research Institute of Brewing and Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association).