Kiyashichi Shuzo

Operating Kansai
Years Active 1818 – present
Region Kansai
Country Japan
Japanese Name 木屋正酒造
Prefecture Mie
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Underground water from the Nabari River basin (medium-soft)
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Omachi; Gohyakumangoku; Hattan Nishiki
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small
Key Brands Takacho (而今 - Jikon); Jikon Junmai Ginjo
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Tokubetsu Junmai
Website Unknown
Coordinates 34.6275, 136.0847

About Kiyashichi Shuzo

Produces the legendary Jikon brand – one of Japan’s most sought-after and hardest-to-find sakes. Jikon means the present moment. Young brewer Oshita Yuji transformed this once-obscure brewery into a cult sensation. Virtually impossible to buy at retail.