Takachiyo Shuzo
| Years Active | 1868 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Tohoku/Niigata |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 高千代酒造 |
| Prefecture | Niigata |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family |
| Water Source | Makioka mountain stream water from Echigo mountains (ultra-soft water) |
| Rice Varieties | Gohyakumangoku; Ipponjime; Yamadanishiki; Various experimental rice varieties |
| Toji School | Echigo |
| Production Size | Small |
| Key Brands | Takachiyo; Takachiyo 59; Toyosawa; Makioka |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Tokubetsu Junmai; Nama |
| Website | takachiyo.co.jp |
| Coordinates | 36.9583, 138.8833 |
About Takachiyo Shuzo
Known for innovative Takachiyo 59 series featuring the same polishing ratio across different rice varieties to showcase terroir differences. Located in the heavy snowfall Uonuma region. Experiments widely with different sake rice varieties.