Miyaizumi Meijo (Sharaku)

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1955 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 宮泉銘醸
Prefecture Fukushima
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Underground water from Aizu-Wakamatsu (soft water)
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku; Yume no Kaori; Omachi
Toji School Local Aizu
Production Size Small-Medium
Key Brands Sharaku; Miyaizumi; Sharaku Junmai Ginjo
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Tokubetsu Junmai; Nama
Website miyaizumi.co.jp
Coordinates 37.4953, 139.9289

About Miyaizumi Meijo (Sharaku)

Sharaku brand launched in 2007 and became an instant sensation. Named after the mysterious ukiyo-e artist Toshusai Sharaku. Located near Tsuruga Castle in Aizu-Wakamatsu. One of Japan’s fastest-rising sake brands.