Matsuoka Shuzo (Mikadomatsu)
| Years Active | 1851 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Kanto |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 松岡醸造 |
| Prefecture | Saitama |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family (Matsuoka family) |
| Water Source | Subterranean water from the Chichibu mountain foothills (semi-hard water) |
| Rice Varieties | Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku; Sakemusashi (Saitama local); Sainokagayaki |
| Toji School | In-house |
| Production Size | Medium |
| Key Brands | Mikadomatsu; Mikadomatsu Junmai Daiginjo |
| Famous Brands | Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai Daiginjo; Honjozo; Tokubetsu Junmai |
| Website | mikadomatsu.com |
| Coordinates | 35.9631, 139.3014 |
About Matsuoka Shuzo (Mikadomatsu)
One of Saitama’s most acclaimed breweries. Uses relatively hard water unusual for the region giving sake a fuller body. Ogose area in western Saitama benefits from Chichibu mountain water. Multiple gold medal winner at Annual Japan Sake Awards.