Watanabe Shuzo (Tochigi)

Operating Kanto
Years Active 1873 – present
Region Kanto
Country Japan
Japanese Name 渡辺酒造 (栃木)
Prefecture Tochigi
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Underground water from the Watarase River system near Mt. Mikamo
Rice Varieties Gohyakumangoku; Yamadanishiki; Tochigi local rice
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small
Key Brands Sano no Homare; Mikamo Otokoyama
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai Daiginjo; Honjozo
Website Unknown
Coordinates 36.3167, 139.5833

About Watanabe Shuzo (Tochigi)

Sano city brewery in southwestern Tochigi near Ashikaga. Sano is famous for its ramen and the Sano Premium Outlet. Mt. Mikamo area provides clean water. Historic brewery in a town known for traditional craftsmanship.