Kamenoi Shuzo (Koikawa)
| Years Active | 1725 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Tohoku/Niigata |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 亀井酒造 (鯉川) |
| Prefecture | Yamagata |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family |
| Water Source | Gassan mountain snowmelt water (very soft water) |
| Rice Varieties | Dewasansan; Miyamanishiki; Yamadanishiki; Kamenoo |
| Toji School | Local Yamagata |
| Production Size | Small |
| Key Brands | Koikawa; Koikawa Junmai Daiginjo |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Yamahai; Kimoto |
| Website | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 38.8469, 139.9036 |
About Kamenoi Shuzo (Koikawa)
Historic Shonai brewery dating to 1725. Koikawa means Carp River. Known for reviving the ancient Kamenoo rice variety for sake brewing. Part of the movement to preserve heritage rice varieties. The Shonai plain where it’s located is one of Japan’s great rice bowls.