Yagi Shuzo

Operating Kansai
Years Active 1877 – present
Region Kansai
Country Japan
Japanese Name 八木酒造
Prefecture Nara
Status Operating
Owner Family (Yagi family)
Water Source Soft water from the Nara Basin underground aquifer
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku; Hinohikari
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small
Key Brands Shoryakuji; Yagi no Sakura
Famous Brands Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Umeshu; Fruit liqueurs
Website Unknown
Coordinates 34.6758, 135.8294

About Yagi Shuzo

Located near Nara Park. Shoryakuji brand references the historic temple where the bodaimoto sake-making method was developed. Also produces popular umeshu and fruit liqueurs.