Kakuboshi Shuzo

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1906 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 角星酒造
Prefecture Miyagi
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Local underground water from Kesennuma area
Rice Varieties Kuranohana; Yamadanishiki; Miyamanishiki
Toji School Nanbu
Production Size Small
Key Brands Suisen; Kakuboshi
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo
Website N/A
Coordinates 38.9083, 141.5694

About Kakuboshi Shuzo

Located in Kesennuma, the famous fishing port devastated by the 2011 tsunami. Brewery survived and became symbol of regional recovery. Sake pairs naturally with the local seafood catch. Suisen means narcissus flower.