Ayumasamune Shuzo

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1875 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 鮎正宗酒造
Prefecture Niigata
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Natural spring water from Myoko highlands (soft water)
Rice Varieties Gohyakumangoku; Koshitanrei; Takanenishiki
Toji School Echigo
Production Size Small
Key Brands Ayumasamune; Yuzawa no Hana
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Nigori
Website ayumasamune.com/
Coordinates 36.99, 138.25

About Ayumasamune Shuzo

Named after the sweetfish (ayu) found in local rivers. Located at the foot of Mt. Myoko with access to pristine mountain spring water. Known for gentle elegant sake.