Kawabata Shuzo

Operating Kansai
Years Active 1857 – present
Region Kansai
Country Japan
Japanese Name 河武醸造
Prefecture Mie
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Mountain spring water from the Suzuka mountain range
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku; Kaminoho; Mie local rice
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small
Key Brands Suzukagawa; Kawabata
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Nama
Website Unknown
Coordinates 34.4167, 136.55

About Kawabata Shuzo

Suzukagawa brand references the Suzuka River flowing from the Suzuka Mountains. Located in rural central Mie with excellent water sources. The mountainous terrain provides cold temperatures beneficial for fermentation.