Yamagata Masamune (Mitobe Shuzo)

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1898 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 水戸部酒造
Prefecture Yamagata
Status Operating
Owner Family (Mitobe family)
Water Source Soft water from Gassan mountain range groundwater
Rice Varieties Dewasansan; Yamadanishiki; Miyamanishiki; Omachi
Toji School Local Yamagata
Production Size Small
Key Brands Yamagata Masamune
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; all junmai (no added alcohol)
Website N/A
Coordinates 38.3622, 140.38

About Yamagata Masamune (Mitobe Shuzo)

100% junmai brewery – all products are pure rice sake with no added alcohol. Located in Tendo, the shogi (Japanese chess) capital. Known for refined elegant style. Increasingly recognized internationally as a premium Yamagata brand.