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Inotani Kikuzan

猪谷 紀久山

Inotani Kikuzan
Born 1925

Shakuhachi

Inotani Kikuzan (Inotani Takeo) was born March 25, 1925.
A graduate of Wakayama Technical School, he studied Tozan-ryū shakuhachi under Motoya Sōzan (a student of Ikeda Seizan I), achieving the rank of Dai-Shihan (grand Master), and the title of Chikurin-ken, the highest recognition bestowed upon members of the Tozan-ryū.
He served as an advisor for the Tozan-ryū Wakayama Branch.

Also Known As 猪谷 武雄 (Inotani Takeo)
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