Hikami Shuzo

Operating Chugoku
Years Active 1712 – present
Region Chugoku
Country Japan
Japanese Name 簸上清酒
Prefecture Shimane
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Pure mountain water from Shimane highlands near Hii River headwaters
Rice Varieties Sakanishiki; Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku
Toji School Izumo local
Production Size Small
Key Brands Hikami Shuzo; Sumigoori; Hikami Junmai
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai Daiginjo; Tokubetsu Junmai; Nigori
Website Unknown
Coordinates 35.205, 133.08

About Hikami Shuzo

One of the oldest breweries in Shimane. Hikami refers to the upper reaches of the Hii River, the same river from the Yamata no Orochi myth where sake was used to slay the eight-headed serpent.