Ookuchi Shuzo

Operating Chubu
Years Active 1867 – present
Region Chubu
Country Japan
Japanese Name 大久保西の入酒造
Prefecture Nagano
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Northern Alps subsoil water (soft water)
Rice Varieties Miyama Nishiki; Hitogokochi; Yamadanishiki
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small
Key Brands Jokigen; Ookuchi
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo
Website Unknown
Coordinates 36.2381, 137.9689

About Ookuchi Shuzo

Traditional brewery in the castle town of Matsumoto. The city’s location in the Matsumoto Basin provides excellent water from Northern Alps snowmelt percolating through alluvial deposits.