Iio Jozo is a long-established vinegar brewery in Miyazu, Kyoto Prefecture, home to Amanohashidate, one of Japan’s Three Scenic Views. Founded in 1893, the company has been producing vinegar for more than a century, preserving traditional brewing methods across generations.
The brewery believes that excellent vinegar begins with excellent ingredients. Clean water, fertile soil, and a climate with significant temperature differences between seasons help produce high-quality rice, which in turn makes outstanding vinegar.
Junmai Fuji Su is the brewery’s signature product, made since its early days. Its only ingredients are water and pesticide-free rice grown in the Tango region of northern Kyoto Prefecture.
Unlike ordinary vinegar, which uses a standard quantity of rice, Junmai Fuji Su is brewed with five times the usual amount. This generous use of rice gives the vinegar a rich, concentrated flavor and pronounced umami.
Its full-bodied taste makes Fuji Su suitable for a wide variety of dishes. It is especially effective in recipes where vinegar plays a central role, including Japanese vinegared dishes, sushi, pickled vegetables, and salad dressings.
For travelers interested in Japanese food culture, Fuji Su offers a taste of Kyoto’s traditional fermentation craftsmanship and the distinctive flavors of the Tango region.