Sato Shuzo (Tochigi)

Operating Kanto
Years Active 1860 – present
Region Kanto
Country Japan
Japanese Name 佐藤酒造
Prefecture Tochigi
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Nikko Mountains underground water (soft water)
Rice Varieties Gohyakumangoku; Tochigi no Hoshi; Yamadanishiki
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small
Key Brands Nikko Homare; Futaarayama
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai Daiginjo; Tokubetsu Junmai
Website Unknown
Coordinates 36.72, 139.6947

About Sato Shuzo (Tochigi)

Located near the UNESCO World Heritage shrines and temples of Nikko. Benefits from pristine mountain water from the Nikko volcanic mountain range. Named after the sacred Futaarasan Shrine of Nikko. Traditional brewing in a historic pilgrimage town.