Yamamoto Shuzo (Yamamoto; Shiraiwa)
| Years Active | 1901 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Tohoku |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 山本酒造店 |
| Prefecture | Akita |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family (Yamamoto family) |
| Water Source | Ultra-soft natural spring water from Shirakami Mountains (UNESCO World Heritage site) |
| Rice Varieties | Akita Sake Komachi; Gin no Sei; Miyamanishiki; Yamadanishiki; Omachi |
| Toji School | Local Akita |
| Production Size | Small |
| Key Brands | Yamamoto; Shiraiwa (White Rock); Dokenroku |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Tokubetsu Junmai |
| Website | yamamoto-brewery.com/ |
| Coordinates | 40.3336, 140.0581 |
About Yamamoto Shuzo (Yamamoto; Shiraiwa)
Uses pristine water from the UNESCO World Heritage Shirakami Mountains. Current 6th generation owner Yamamoto Tomoyuki revitalized the brewery with modern approach. Grows own sake rice.