Suzusei Shuzo (Hidakami)

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1886 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 鈴政宗酒造
Prefecture Yamagata
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Soft water from Obanazawa underground springs
Rice Varieties Dewasansan; Miyamanishiki; Yamadanishiki
Toji School Local Yamagata
Production Size Small
Key Brands Hidakami
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai
Website N/A
Coordinates 38.5997, 140.3931

About Suzusei Shuzo (Hidakami)

Located in Obanazawa, famous for its silver mines and Hanagasa Festival. Small production focused on local market. Obanazawa’s cold winters provide ideal brewing conditions.