Hokusetsu Shuzo
| Years Active | 1872 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Tohoku/Niigata |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 北雪酒造 |
| Prefecture | Niigata |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family |
| Water Source | Mountain spring water from Sado Island (soft water) |
| Rice Varieties | Gohyakumangoku; Yamadanishiki; Koshitanrei; Koshi-Ibuki |
| Toji School | Echigo |
| Production Size | Medium |
| Key Brands | Hokusetsu; Hokusetsu YK35; Hokusetsu Nobu |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Koshu; Nama |
| Website | sake-hokusetsu.com |
| Coordinates | 37.95, 138.2889 |
About Hokusetsu Shuzo
Located on Sado Island off the coast of Niigata. Famous worldwide through partnership with celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa and his global restaurant chain. Pioneered ultrasonic aging technology. Sado Island is known for its gold mines and toki (crested ibis).