Yaoshin Shuzo (Gangi)

Operating Chugoku
Years Active 1891 – present
Region Chugoku
Country Japan
Japanese Name 八百新酒造 (雁木)
Prefecture Yamaguchi
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Nishiki River underground water (ultra-soft)
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Saito no Shizuku (Yamaguchi local)
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small
Key Brands Gangi; Gangi Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu; Gangi Sparkling
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai Daiginjo; Sparkling; Nama; Nigori
Website gangi.jp/
Coordinates 34.1683, 132.2161

About Yaoshin Shuzo (Gangi)

Gangi refers to the wooden wharf steps along the riverside. All products are junmai with no charcoal filtration (muroka). Known for bold unfiltered style. Same pristine Nishiki River water as neighboring Gokyo.