Nagai Shuzo

Operating Kanto
Years Active 1886 – present
Region Kanto
Country Japan
Japanese Name 永井酒造
Prefecture Gunma
Status Operating
Owner Family (Nagai family)
Water Source Ultra-soft snowmelt water from Mt. Tanigawa and Oze marshland area
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku; Kamenoo (heritage rice)
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small-Medium
Key Brands Mizubasho; Tanigawa; Mizubasho Pure (sparkling)
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai Daiginjo; Sparkling; Nama
Website nagai-sake.co.jp
Coordinates 36.7164, 139.1075

About Nagai Shuzo

Mizubasho Pure was one of Japan’s first methode traditionnelle sparkling sakes, modeled after Champagne. Named after the mizubasho (Asian skunk cabbage) flower found in Oze National Park. Tanigawa line highlights mountain terroir.