Imanishi Shuzo (Mimurosugi)

Operating Kansai
Years Active 1660 – present
Region Kansai
Country Japan
Japanese Name 今西酒造 (三諸杉)
Prefecture Nara
Status Operating
Owner Family (Imanishi family)
Water Source Water from Mt. Miwa (sacred mountain)
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Omachi; Hinohikari; Tsuyu no Hikari
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small
Key Brands Mimurosugi; Mimurosugi Romanesque
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Tokubetsu Junmai; Bodaimoto (ancient method)
Website mimurosugi.jp
Coordinates 34.5278, 135.8567

About Imanishi Shuzo (Mimurosugi)

Located at the foot of Mt. Miwa, home to Omiwa Shrine – Japan’s oldest shrine and deity of sake brewing. Revived ancient bodaimoto fermentation starter. Young 14th-generation brewer transformed the brand.