Koro (Tsuruoka Shuzo)
| Years Active | 1896 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Tohoku |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 鶴岡酒造 (古露) |
| Prefecture | Yamagata |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family |
| Water Source | Soft water from Gassan mountain system |
| Rice Varieties | Dewasansan; Miyamanishiki |
| Toji School | Local Yamagata |
| Production Size | Small |
| Key Brands | Koro; Koro Junmai |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo |
| Website | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 38.7272, 139.8367 |
About Koro (Tsuruoka Shuzo)
A small artisanal brewery in the Shonai region of Yamagata. Very limited production focused on traditional methods. The Shonai plain is one of Japan’s premier rice-growing regions.