Nihon Shuzo (Takashimizu line)

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1941 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 日本酒造
Prefecture Akita
Status Operating
Owner Corporate
Water Source Local Yokote well water from Omono River system
Rice Varieties Akita Sake Komachi; Miyamanishiki
Toji School Yamauchi
Production Size Small
Key Brands Nihon Shuzo
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Honjozo; Futsu-shu
Website N/A
Coordinates 39.3167, 140.55

About Nihon Shuzo (Takashimizu line)

Located in the Yokote area of Akita known for heavy snowfall and kamakura festival. Small operation focused on local market consumption. Traditional Akita brewing approach.