Nishi no Seki (Kayashima Shuzo)

Operating Kyushu
Years Active 1873 – present
Region Kyushu
Country Japan
Japanese Name 萱島酒造(西の関)
Prefecture Oita
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Kunisaki Peninsula underground spring water
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku; Hana no Mai
Toji School In-house
Production Size Medium
Key Brands Nishi no Seki
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Tokubetsu Junmai
Website nishinoseki.com
Coordinates 33.5608, 131.7222

About Nishi no Seki (Kayashima Shuzo)

From the Kunisaki Peninsula, a UNESCO-recognized agricultural heritage area. Oita more famous for shochu but has proud sake tradition. Name means Western Barrier.