Kachikoma Shuzo

Operating Chubu
Years Active 1906 – present
Region Chubu
Country Japan
Japanese Name 勝駒酒造
Prefecture Toyama
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Shogawa River underground water (soft water)
Rice Varieties Gohyakumangoku; Yamadanishiki; Oyama Nishiki
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small
Key Brands Kachikoma
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo
Website Unknown
Coordinates 36.7167, 137.0833

About Kachikoma Shuzo

One of the smallest and hardest-to-find sake breweries in Toyama. Kachikoma means Winning Horse. Essentially a one-person brewing operation. Cult following among sake enthusiasts. Tiny annual production makes it almost impossible to purchase.