Kaetsu Shuzo

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1880 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 下越酒造
Prefecture Niigata
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Agano River underground water (ultra-soft water)
Rice Varieties Gohyakumangoku; Koshitanrei
Toji School Echigo
Production Size Small
Key Brands Kaetsu Samurai; Mugonkan; Aga no Kaze
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Nama
Website kaetsu-shuzo.co.jp
Coordinates 37.67, 139.45

About Kaetsu Shuzo

Located in the scenic Aga-machi area along the Agano River. The area is known as the Okuaizu gateway region with pristine natural environment. Uses the ultra-soft water that characterizes this mountain river area.