Ishii Jozo

Ishii Jozo is a traditional sake brewery that was founded in 1870 and is located in the Ashigara Plain, which is surrounded by lush greenery and abundant water. The brewery is known for its unique method of "Mochi Yondan Jikomi", which uses glutinous rice instead of regular sake rice for the fourth and final stage of the brewing process. This gives the sake a richer and fuller flavor that distinguishes it from other sake. One of the recommended products is the Umeshu, which is made with plums from the Soga Bairin, a specialty of Odawara, and the "Mochi Yondan Jikomi" sake. This Umeshu has a fruity and refreshing taste that suits any season. Ishii Jozo also offers tours of the brewery, where you can learn more about the history and the art of sake brewing. Ishii Jozo is a sake brewery that combines tradition and innovation and offers its customers high-quality sake with heart and sincerity.