Visiting Senkin Shuzo

What you can do

Before you go

• Tasting is for those aged 20 and over. If you are driving or cycling, you cannot taste.

Language

Japanese, English, German

Guided tours of the production facilities in English and German are stated

Good to know

There is no JR train service to Iwaizumi. Buses are infrequent, so check the timetable beforehand.

Getting there

Address

〒027-0501 岩手県下閉伊郡岩泉町岩泉太田30

Open in Google Maps ↗

Directions

From Morioka Station bus stop No.1, take the Ryusendo-bound bus to Iwaizumi Kamimachi and walk 3 minutes (few buses). By car, about 80 km from Morioka-minami IC via Routes 4 and 455, about 1 hr 40 min from Morioka.

About the brewery

Senkin Holdings (formerly Senkin Shuzo) is a sake brewery in Iwaizumi, Iwate Prefecture, founded in 1854. Its official website describes it as the oldest brewery in the region. It first sold sake under the \"Yaezakura\" name in 1890 and now brews \"Ryusen Yaezakura\" (龍泉八重桜), named after the nearby Ryusendo cave. Brewing is done with the skills of Nanbu Toji, and all rice used is domestic. In 2018 its junmai daiginjo was Commended at the IWC, and \"Yui-no-ka\" (結の香) won a Gold Medal at Kura Master. The brewery also makes sake aged in the Ryusendo cave.

Brewery profile, brands and bottles (1 brand, 3 bottles)