Sawada Shuzo

Operating Chubu
Years Active 1848 – present
Region Chubu
Country Japan
Japanese Name 澤田酒造
Prefecture Aichi
Status Operating
Owner Family (Sawada family)
Water Source Chita Peninsula underground water (medium-hard)
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku; Yume Ginga
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small
Key Brands Hakurou; Tokoname
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo
Website hakurou.com
Coordinates 34.875, 136.825

About Sawada Shuzo

Located in the Chita Peninsula ceramics town of Tokoname famous for its clay teapots. The slightly harder water of the Chita Peninsula produces fuller-bodied sake distinct from typical soft-water styles. Hakurou means White Heron.