Chiyonosono Shuzo

Operating Kyushu
Years Active 1896 – present
Region Kyushu
Country Japan
Japanese Name 千代の園酒造
Prefecture Kumamoto
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Kikuchi River underground water
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Hana Nishiki; Kumamoto Shinriki (heritage rice)
Toji School Kumamoto Toji
Production Size Medium
Key Brands Chiyonosono; Chiyonosono Shared Promise; Chiyonosono Junmai Excellence
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai Daiginjo; Honjozo; Kuma Shochu collaboration
Website chiyonosono.co.jp/
Coordinates 33.0142, 130.685

About Chiyonosono Shuzo

Located in Yamaga, famous for its onsen (hot springs) and lantern festival. Helped revive heritage Kumamoto Shinriki rice. One of the more widely exported Kumamoto sakes.