Meiri Shurui

Operating Kanto
Years Active 1950 – present
Region Kanto
Country Japan
Japanese Name 明利酒類
Prefecture Ibaraki
Status Operating
Owner Corporate
Water Source Deep artesian well water in Mito (medium hardness)
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku; Hitachinishiki
Toji School Nanbu
Production Size Large
Key Brands Fukurochou; Hyakunen Umeshu
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Umeshu; Shochu
Website meirishurui.com/
Coordinates 36.3501, 140.4694

About Meiri Shurui

Major Mito-based producer famous for both sake and Hyakunen Umeshu (plum wine). Developed the M310 yeast used widely across Japan. Also a major shochu producer.