Hara Shuzo (Koshi no Homare)
| Years Active | 1814 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Tohoku/Niigata |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 原酒造 |
| Prefecture | Niigata |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family (Hara family) |
| Water Source | Underground water from Saba Stone strata in Kashiwazaki (soft water) |
| Rice Varieties | Gohyakumangoku; Yamadanishiki; Koshitanrei; Koshi-Ibuki |
| Toji School | Echigo |
| Production Size | Medium |
| Key Brands | Koshi no Homare; Koshi no Homare Karakuchi; Koshi no Homare Banshu Yamadanishiki |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Nigori |
| Website | koshinohomare.co.jp |
| Coordinates | 37.3722, 138.5583 |
About Hara Shuzo (Koshi no Homare)
Won the Champion Sake award at IWC (International Wine Challenge) in 2012 bringing global attention to Niigata sake. Koshi no Homare means Pride of Koshi (ancient name for Niigata). Located in the coastal city of Kashiwazaki.