Koshino Shuzo

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1865 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 越の酒造
Prefecture Niigata
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Local Nagaoka underground water from Shinano River system
Rice Varieties Gohyakumangoku; Koshitanrei
Toji School Echigo
Production Size Small
Key Brands Koshino Tsuru; Nagaoka Jiman
Famous Brands Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo
Website Unknown
Coordinates 37.43, 138.87

About Koshino Shuzo

Traditional Nagaoka brewery. The ‘Koshi’ prefix refers to the ancient Koshi Province which covered the Niigata region. Produces classic tanrei karakuchi style sake.