Hikami Shuzo
| Years Active | 1712 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Chugoku |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 簸上清酒 |
| Prefecture | Shimane |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family |
| Water Source | Pure mountain water from Shimane highlands near Hii River headwaters |
| Rice Varieties | Sakanishiki; Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku |
| Toji School | Izumo local |
| Production Size | Small |
| Key Brands | Hikami Shuzo; Sumigoori; Hikami Junmai |
| Famous Brands | Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai Daiginjo; Tokubetsu Junmai; Nigori |
| Website | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 35.205, 133.08 |
About Hikami Shuzo
One of the oldest breweries in Shimane. Hikami refers to the upper reaches of the Hii River, the same river from the Yamata no Orochi myth where sake was used to slay the eight-headed serpent.