Kamenoi Shuzo (Kudoki Jozu)

Operating Tohoku
Years Active 1875 – present
Region Tohoku
Country Japan
Japanese Name 亀の井酒造
Prefecture Yamagata
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Soft water from Zao mountain range underground springs
Rice Varieties Dewasansan; Yamadanishiki; Miyamanishiki; Omachi; Kamenoo
Toji School Local Yamagata
Production Size Medium
Key Brands Kudoki Jozu; Kudoki Jozu Jr.; Kudoki Jozu Bakuren; ばくれん (super dry)
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Ginjo; Junmai
Website kudokijozu.co.jp/
Coordinates 38.1497, 140.2728

About Kamenoi Shuzo (Kudoki Jozu)

Kudoki Jozu means ‘master of seduction.’ Bakuren super-dry ginjo is a cult favorite. Known for elegant aromatic style and beautifully designed labels featuring bijin-ga (portraits of beautiful women).