Yonetsuru Shuzo
| Years Active | 1704 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Tohoku/Niigata |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 米鶴酒造 |
| Prefecture | Yamagata |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family |
| Water Source | Soft water from local Takahata wells fed by Ou mountain range |
| Rice Varieties | Dewasansan; Kamenoo (heritage rice); Yamadanishiki; Miyamanishiki; Dewakirara |
| Toji School | Local Yamagata |
| Production Size | Small-Medium |
| Key Brands | Yonetsuru; Yonetsuru Marumasu; Yonetsuru Kameno-o |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Sparkling |
| Website | yonetsuru.com/ |
| Coordinates | 38.0017, 140.1903 |
About Yonetsuru Shuzo
Name means rice crane. Over 300 years of history. One of the earliest breweries to revive the heritage rice variety Kamenoo. Located in Takahata, a wine and fruit-growing region of Yamagata.