Nakao Shuzo
| 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.