Ibaraki Shuzo

Operating Kanto
Years Active 1950 – present
Region Kanto
Country Japan
Japanese Name 明利酒類
Prefecture Ibaraki
Status Operating
Owner Corporate
Water Source Naka River underground water
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku; Hitachinishiki (local)
Toji School In-house
Production Size Medium
Key Brands Fukuju Sensho; Hyakuzen; Meiri Shurui
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai Daiginjo; Honjozo; Umeshu; Shochu
Website meirishurui.com
Coordinates 36.3708, 140.4536

About Ibaraki Shuzo

One of Ibaraki’s major producers. Also famous for plum wine (umeshu) production. Mito-shi is prefectural capital known for Kairakuen plum garden. Developed unique yeast strains.