Niigata Meijo

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1938 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 新潟銘醸
Prefecture Niigata
Status Operating
Owner Corporate
Water Source Shinano River system underground water (soft water)
Rice Varieties Gohyakumangoku; Koshitanrei; Koshi-Ibuki; Yamadanishiki
Toji School Echigo
Production Size Medium
Key Brands Echigo no Homare; Boshi; Nagaoka-jo
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Futsu-shu
Website niigata-meijo.com
Coordinates 37.3083, 138.7944

About Niigata Meijo

Located in Ojiya city known for its Nishikigoi (ornamental koi) culture and bull sumo wrestling tradition. Produces a wide range from everyday to premium sake. The Boshi brand targets premium export markets.