Taiyo Shuzo

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1945 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 大洋酒造
Prefecture Niigata
Status Operating
Owner Corporate (merger of 14 local breweries)
Water Source Miomote River and Arakawa River underground water (soft water)
Rice Varieties Gohyakumangoku; Takane Nishiki; Koshitanrei; Yamadanishiki
Toji School Echigo
Production Size Medium
Key Brands Mutsuboroshi; Kita no Kyuden; Shimekiri Ippon
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Nigori; Nama
Website taiyo-sake.co.jp
Coordinates 38.2278, 139.4778

About Taiyo Shuzo

Formed in 1945 by merging 14 small breweries in the Murakami area. Mutsuboroshi (Six Stars) is the flagship brand. Located in Murakami alongside Miyao Shuzo. The Murakami region in northern Niigata provides excellent rice and water.