Yamanoue Shuzo (Niwa no Uguisu)

Operating Kyushu
Years Active 1898 – present
Region Kyushu
Country Japan
Japanese Name 山の壽酒造 (庭のうぐいす)
Prefecture Fukuoka
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Chikugo River system underground water (soft water)
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Gin no Sato (Fukuoka local); Yume Ikkon
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small-Medium
Key Brands Niwa no Uguisu (Nightingale in the Garden); Niwa no Uguisu Tokubetsu Junmai
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai Daiginjo; Tokubetsu Junmai; Nama
Website niwanouguisu.com/
Coordinates 33.3025, 130.6397

About Yamanoue Shuzo (Niwa no Uguisu)

Name means Nightingale in the Garden. Known for bright fresh style designed for food pairing. Kurume is famous for yakitori (grilled chicken) street food — sake designed to complement local cuisine.