Isokura Brewery

Kasama City

Central Ibaraki

Sake Breweries/Distilleries

Isokura Brewery was founded in the 1800s with the aim of brewing the perfect Japanese sake for relaxing and drinking together. In fact, Inasato Sake is a local staple of Ibaraki Prefecture. The alcoholic beverage is made using locally produced rice and fresh spring water filtered through the granite rocks of Kasama City.

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Address: 2281-1 Inada, Kasama City, Ibaraki
Website: https://isokura.jp/en/
Contact: 0296-74-2002
info@isokura.jp

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