Kokuryu Shuzo (Black Dragon)
| Years Active | 1804 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Chubu |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 黒龍酒造株式会社 |
| Prefecture | Fukui |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family (Mizuno family, 7th gen) |
| Water Source | Kuzuryu River subsoil water (soft) |
| Rice Varieties | Yamadanishiki (Special A Tojo); Gohyakumangoku; Sakahana |
| Toji School | Echizen Toji (in-house) |
| Production Size | Large |
| Key Brands | Kokuryu; Ishidaya; Niju Sangokai; Shizuku |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Daiginjo; Ginjo; Aged Daiginjo |
| Website | kokuryu.co.jp |
| Coordinates | 36.0917, 136.3514 |
About Kokuryu Shuzo (Black Dragon)
Means Black Dragon. One of first to produce daiginjo commercially in 1970s. Ishidaya and Niju Sangokai are legendary ultra-premium sakes. Located near Eiheiji Soto Zen temple.