Kudoki Jozu (Kamenoi Shuzo)

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1875 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 亀の井酒造
Prefecture Yamagata
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Soft water from Mogami River basin groundwater
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Omachi; Dewasansan; Kamenoo; Miyamanishiki; Aiyama
Toji School Local Yamagata
Production Size Small-Medium
Key Brands Kudoki Jozu; Kudoki Jozu Jr.; Bakunen
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Nama; Tokubetsu Junmai
Website N/A
Coordinates 38.0028, 140.0472

About Kudoki Jozu (Kamenoi Shuzo)

Name means master of seduction. One of Yamagata’s most popular and sought-after brands. Known for elegant fruity aromatics and silky texture. Uses a wide range of premium rice varieties to showcase different expressions.