Matsuse Shuzo (Matsunotsukasa)

Operating Kansai
Years Active 1860 – present
Region Kansai
Country Japan
Japanese Name 松瀬酒造 (松の司)
Prefecture Shiga
Status Operating
Owner Family (Matsuse family)
Water Source Suzuka mountain range underground water (medium-soft)
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki (locally grown in Shiga); Watari Bune
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small
Key Brands Matsunotsukasa; Matsunotsukasa Junmai Daiginjo Azolla
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Tokubetsu Junmai
Website matsunotsukasa.com
Coordinates 35.1233, 136.1028

About Matsuse Shuzo (Matsunotsukasa)

Grows Yamadanishiki locally in Shiga – unusual as it is far from Hyogo. Terroir-focused approach with named single-field sakes. Azolla series named after a fern used in organic rice paddies.