Hirata Shuzo

Operating Chubu
Years Active 1895 – present
Region Chubu
Country Japan
Japanese Name 平田酒造場
Prefecture Gifu
Status Operating
Owner Family (Hirata family)
Water Source Northern Alps subsoil water (soft water)
Rice Varieties Hida Homare; Gohyakumangoku
Toji School In-house (Hida tradition)
Production Size Small
Key Brands Sanrokubansho; Hida no Shizuku; Hirata
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Nigori
Website Unknown
Coordinates 36.1411, 137.2555

About Hirata Shuzo

Located on Takayama’s Ninomachi historic street. Sanrokubansho brand name references the Hida region. Uses traditional Hida brewing methods passed down through generations. Known for gentle umami-rich junmai style.