Marumoto Shuzo (Chikurin)
| Years Active | 1867 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Chugoku |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 丸本酒造株式会社 (竹林) |
| Prefecture | Okayama |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family |
| Water Source | Subterranean water from Okayama plains |
| Rice Varieties | Omachi (Okayama is homeland of Omachi rice); Yamadanishiki |
| Toji School | Local Bitchu (Okayama) |
| Production Size | Small |
| Key Brands | Chikurin (Bamboo Grove); Chikurin Karoyaka; Chikurin Fukamari |
| Famous Brands | Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai Daiginjo |
| Website | marumoto.co.jp/ |
| Coordinates | 34.5106, 133.5564 |
About Marumoto Shuzo (Chikurin)
Okayama is the birthplace and primary growing region of Omachi rice – the oldest pure sake rice variety still cultivated. Omachi called the phantom rice for its difficulty to grow.