Mizunocho Shuzo (Mitobe)

Operating Tohoku
Years Active 1898 – present
Region Tohoku
Country Japan
Japanese Name 水戸部酒造
Prefecture Yamagata
Status Operating
Owner Family (Mitobe family)
Water Source Well water from Tendo area, Gassan snowmelt aquifer
Rice Varieties Dewasansan; Yamadanishiki; Miyamanishiki
Toji School Local Yamagata
Production Size Small
Key Brands Mitobe; Yamagai Junmai
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Yamahai
Website Unknown
Coordinates 38.3611, 140.3756

About Mizunocho Shuzo (Mitobe)

Small artisanal brewery in Tendo city, same city as Dewazakura. Gaining a cult following among sake enthusiasts for outstanding quality-to-price ratio. Extremely hands-on traditional brewing.