Echigo Tsurukame (Kameda Shuzo)

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1890 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 越後鶴亀
Prefecture Niigata
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Agano River underground water (soft water)
Rice Varieties Gohyakumangoku; Koshitanrei; Yamadanishiki
Toji School Echigo
Production Size Small-Medium
Key Brands Echigo Tsurukame; Tsurukame Junmai Daiginjo
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Sparkling
Website echigo-tsurukame.com
Coordinates 37.8667, 139.1167

About Echigo Tsurukame (Kameda Shuzo)

Tsurukame means Crane and Turtle symbols of longevity and good fortune in Japan. Known for balanced elegant Niigata-style sake. Popular as a celebratory gift sake due to the auspicious name.