Yoneda Shuzo (Toyonoaki)

Operating Chugoku
Years Active 1896 – present
Region Chugoku
Country Japan
Japanese Name 米田酒造 (豊の秋)
Prefecture Shimane
Status Operating
Owner Family (Yoneda family)
Water Source Soft water from Lake Shinji basin underground flow
Rice Varieties Sakanishiki (local Shimane); Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku
Toji School Izumo local
Production Size Small
Key Brands Toyonoaki (Bountiful Autumn); Toyonoaki Junmai Ginjo
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai Daiginjo; Tokubetsu Junmai; Honjozo
Website toyonoaki.com/
Coordinates 35.4722, 133.0492

About Yoneda Shuzo (Toyonoaki)

Located in Matsue, the castle town and cultural capital of Shimane. Lake Shinji and its connection to the Sea of Japan via Nakaumi lagoon create unique water. Name means Bountiful Autumn. Matsue is Lafcadio Hearn’s adopted hometown.