Takada Shuzo (Hatomasamune)

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1899 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 鳩正宗
Prefecture Aomori
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Soft water from Hakkoda mountain range (volcanic filtration)
Rice Varieties Hanafubuki; Gohyakumangoku; Yamadanishiki
Toji School Nanbu
Production Size Small-Medium
Key Brands Hatomasamune; Hakkoda
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai Daiginjo; Honjozo
Website Unknown
Coordinates 40.6083, 141.2083

About Takada Shuzo (Hatomasamune)

Hatomasamune means Pigeon Masamune. Located near the Hakkoda Mountains and Lake Towada. Towada area known for pristine natural environment. Clean refined sake reflecting the pure mountain water source.