Funa Shuzo (Funa/Echigo no Tsuki)

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1847 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 諸橋酒造
Prefecture Niigata
Status Operating
Owner Family (Morohashi family)
Water Source Mountain stream water from the foothills south of Nagaoka (soft water)
Rice Varieties Gohyakumangoku; Koshitanrei; Yamadanishiki
Toji School Echigo
Production Size Small
Key Brands Echigo no Tsuki; Morohashi; Koshi no Setsugekka
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Koshu
Website morohashi-shuzo.co.jp
Coordinates 37.3889, 138.8194

About Funa Shuzo (Funa/Echigo no Tsuki)

Located in the mountain foothills south of Nagaoka city. Known for producing sake with a slightly richer body than typical Niigata tanrei karakuchi style. The rural mountain setting provides pristine water and cold winters ideal for slow fermentation.