Saito Shuzo (Gunma)

Operating Kanto
Years Active 1901 – present
Region Kanto
Country Japan
Japanese Name 齋藤酒造
Prefecture Gunma
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Snowmelt water from the Hotaka mountain range in northern Gunma (very soft)
Rice Varieties Gohyakumangoku; Yamadanishiki; Gunma-grown rice
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small
Key Brands Numata Homare; Hotaka no Yuki
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Honjozo
Website Unknown
Coordinates 36.6444, 139.0433

About Saito Shuzo (Gunma)

Northern Gunma brewery in the mountain town of Numata. Gateway to the Oze wetlands and Tanigawa-dake. Abundant snowmelt from surrounding peaks provides pristine brewing water. Cold winters aid natural temperature control during brewing season.