Sumikawa Shuzojo (株式会社澄川酒造場)
Sumikawa Shuzojo is a brewery in Yamaguchi Prefecture, founded in 1921, known for Toyo Bijin. Located in Hagi, Yamaguchi, this brewery crafts pristine, richly fruity sake guided by the philosophy of 'water that passed through rice.'. KIKI lists 5 of its bottles.
AI-compiled from public information, not checked by the brewery.
Key facts
| Name | Sumikawa Shuzojo (株式会社澄川酒造場) |
|---|---|
| Location | Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Founded | 1921 |
| Makes | Sake |
| Website | toyobijin.jp |
What kind of brewery is it?
History
Founded in 1921 from a rice wholesaling background, the brewery introduced its sole flagship brand 'Toyo Bijin,' named in memory of the founder's late wife. Takafumi Sumikawa became the 4th-generation brewer in 2001. After devastating flood damage in 2013, the facility was rebuilt with widespread volunteer and community support.
What makes it distinct
| Master brewer | Takafumi Sumikawa, the 4th-generation kuramoto, leads the brewing as head brewer. |
|---|---|
| Style | Guided by the concept of 'water passed through rice,' the brewery merges precise temperature control with traditional craftsmanship. |
| Water | Uses soft, natural subterranean spring water from the mountainous Ogawa region along the Haranaka River. |
| Ingredients | Brews with high-grade Yamada Nishiki as well as Sakemirai, Aiyama, Omachi, and Saito no Shizuku. |
| Yeast | Also brews special releases using yeast isolated from the Princess Michiko rose. |
Visiting
Tours and tasting bars are not available, but direct sales are offered at the office counter (closed Sundays and holidays).
- Shop
Bottles from this brewery
The KIKI app knows 23 bottles from this maker (5 on this site).
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Toyo Bijin Junmai Ginjo 50東洋美人 純米吟醸 50 | Junmai Ginjo | ¥1,100 |
| Toyo Bijin Junmai Daiginjo Ichibanmato東洋美人 純米大吟醸 壱番纏 | Junmai Daiginjo | ¥4,400 |
| Toyo Bijin Junmai Ginjo Extra Dry東洋美人 純米吟醸 大辛口 | Junmai Ginjo | ¥1,276 |
| Toyo Bijin I&S Junmai Ginjo Single Pasteurised東洋美人 I&S 純米吟醸 一火 | Junmai Ginjo | ¥1,173 |
| Toyo Bijin ASIAN BEAUTY Junmai Daiginjo東洋美人 ASIAN BEAUTY 純米大吟醸 | Junmai Daiginjo | ¥1,320 |