Nii Shuzo (Tsurugihime)

Operating Shikoku
Years Active 1929 – present
Region Shikoku
Country Japan
Japanese Name 日新酒類
Prefecture Tokushima
Status Operating
Owner Corporate
Water Source Mountain spring water from Mt. Tsurugi (second highest peak in western Japan)
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Awa no Kaori (local Tokushima rice); Gohyakumangoku
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small
Key Brands Tsurugihime; Awa no Kaori; Nii
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai Daiginjo; Honjozo; Shochu
Website Unknown
Coordinates 34.0639, 134.1456

About Nii Shuzo (Tsurugihime)

Named after Mt. Tsurugi, Tokushima’s sacred peak and second highest in western Japan. The Iya Valley area is one of Japan’s most remote and pristine regions. Also produces shochu from local sweet potatoes.