Akishika Shuzo

Operating Kinki/Osaka
Years Active 1886 – present
Region Kinki/Osaka
Country Japan
Japanese Name 秋鹿酒造
Prefecture Osaka
Status Operating
Owner Family (Oku family)
Water Source Mountain spring water from Nose highlands (soft)
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki (estate-grown); Omachi; Takane Nishiki
Toji School Noseguchi
Production Size Small
Key Brands Akishika; Akishika Okunote
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Kimoto; Yamahai; Bodaimoto; Koshu (aged)
Website akishika.com/
Coordinates 34.93, 135.46

About Akishika Shuzo

Famous pioneer of natural/organic sake. Grows own rice on 5+ hectares. Advocates domaine-style sake (self-sufficient grain-to-glass). Cult following among natural wine enthusiasts.