Ichishima Shuzo
| Years Active | 1790 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Tohoku/Niigata |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 市島酒造 |
| Prefecture | Niigata |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family (Ichishima family) |
| Water Source | Iide Mountain range underground water filtered through Shibata alluvial plain (soft water) |
| Rice Varieties | Gohyakumangoku; Koshitanrei; Yamadanishiki; Koshi-Ibuki |
| Toji School | Echigo |
| Production Size | Medium |
| Key Brands | Oji; Ichishima; Koshi no Matsu |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Tokubetsu Junmai |
| Website | ichishima.jp |
| Coordinates | 37.9472, 139.3278 |
About Ichishima Shuzo
One of Niigata’s most historic breweries. The Ichishima family were wealthy feudal-era landlords who became sake brewers. Their former estate gardens are a cultural landmark. Located in the castle town of Shibata with an on-site sake museum.