Nakao Shuzo

Operating Chugoku
Years Active 1871 – present
Region Chugoku
Country Japan
Japanese Name 中尾醸造
Prefecture Hiroshima
Status Operating
Owner Family (Nakao family)
Water Source Takehara well water (medium-soft)
Rice Varieties Omachi; Hattannishiki; Yamadanishiki
Toji School Hiroshima
Production Size Medium
Key Brands Seikyo; Maboroshi; Seikyo Omachi
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Tokubetsu Junmai; Sparkling
Website seikyo-jp.com/
Coordinates 34.343, 132.904

About Nakao Shuzo

Famous for the Maboroshi (Phantom) brand and revival of Omachi rice in Hiroshima brewing. Located in historic Takehara. Won IWC Champion Sake trophy. A pioneer in polishing rice to extreme percentages.