Mizuho Shuzo

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1905 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 瑞ç݂酒造
Prefecture Yamagata
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Soft water from Mogami region underground springs
Rice Varieties Dewasansan; Miyamanishiki
Toji School Local Yamagata
Production Size Small
Key Brands Mizuho; Mogami Otokoyama
Famous Brands Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo
Website Unknown
Coordinates 38.7631, 140.3028

About Mizuho Shuzo

Located in Shinjo in the Mogami area of northern Yamagata. Shinjo’s heavy snowfall and cold winters provide ideal natural refrigeration for sake brewing. Mogami Otokoyama brand references the Mogami River which defines this region.