Funa Shuzo (Funa/Echigo no Tsuki)
| Years Active | 1847 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Tohoku/Niigata |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 諸橋酒造 |
| Prefecture | Niigata |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family (Morohashi family) |
| Water Source | Mountain stream water from the foothills south of Nagaoka (soft water) |
| Rice Varieties | Gohyakumangoku; Koshitanrei; Yamadanishiki |
| Toji School | Echigo |
| Production Size | Small |
| Key Brands | Echigo no Tsuki; Morohashi; Koshi no Setsugekka |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Koshu |
| Website | morohashi-shuzo.co.jp |
| Coordinates | 37.3889, 138.8194 |
About Funa Shuzo (Funa/Echigo no Tsuki)
Located in the mountain foothills south of Nagaoka city. Known for producing sake with a slightly richer body than typical Niigata tanrei karakuchi style. The rural mountain setting provides pristine water and cold winters ideal for slow fermentation.