Tsuchiya Shuzo (Fuchu Homare)
| Years Active | 1854 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Kanto |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 土浦酒造 (府中誉) |
| Prefecture | Ibaraki |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family |
| Water Source | Underground water from Mt. Tsukuba foothills |
| Rice Varieties | Watari Bune (revived heritage rice); Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku |
| Toji School | In-house |
| Production Size | Small-Medium |
| Key Brands | Fuchu Homare; Watari Bune |
| Famous Brands | Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai Daiginjo; Honjozo; Tokubetsu Junmai |
| Website | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 36.1892, 140.2847 |
About Tsuchiya Shuzo (Fuchu Homare)
Famous for reviving the extinct heritage rice variety Watari Bune, which was an ancestor of Yamadanishiki. Found seeds in a research lab and spent years cultivating it. The resulting sake has deep, rich character.