Goryu Shuzo

Operating Kansai
Years Active 1875 – present
Region Kansai
Country Japan
Japanese Name 五龍酒造
Prefecture Nara
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Clear mountain water from the Yoshino River headwaters
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku; Hinohikari
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small
Key Brands Goryu; Yoshino Sugi
Famous Brands Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo
Website Unknown
Coordinates 34.3833, 135.8556

About Goryu Shuzo

Located in the remote Yoshino mountain area famous for cherry blossoms and ancient cedar forests. Yoshino sugi (cedar) casks were historically used for sake aging. The pristine Yoshino River water contributes to clean mountain-style sake.