Takano Shuzo

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1899 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 高野酒造
Prefecture Niigata
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Soft water from the Echigo Plain underground springs
Rice Varieties Gohyakumangoku; Koshitanrei; Koshi-Ibuki
Toji School Echigo
Production Size Small
Key Brands Takano; Echigo Bijin; Kagami
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo
Website Unknown
Coordinates 37.78, 138.98

About Takano Shuzo

Located in the Nishikan (formerly Maki) area west of Niigata city. Produces refined sake using the abundant soft water of the Echigo Plain.