Uchigasaki Shuzo (Hoyo)

Operating Tohoku
Years Active 1661 – present
Region Tohoku
Country Japan
Japanese Name 内ヶ崎酒造店 (鳳陽)
Prefecture Miyagi
Status Operating
Owner Family (Uchigasaki family)
Water Source Well water from Izumi area northwest of Sendai
Rice Varieties Kura no Hana; Miyamanishiki; Yamadanishiki
Toji School Nanbu
Production Size Small
Key Brands Hoyo; Hoyo Junmai Daiginjo; Hoyo Tokubetsu Junmai
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo
Website hoyonotsuki.co.jp/
Coordinates 38.3978, 140.8917

About Uchigasaki Shuzo (Hoyo)

One of the oldest breweries in Miyagi, founded in 1661. Located in Tomiya just north of Sendai. The Hoyo brand name evokes the mythical phoenix. Traditional Nanbu toji school techniques.