Ninki Shuzo (Ninki-Ichi)

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 2007 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 人気酒造株式会社
Prefecture Fukushima
Status Operating
Owner Family (Yujin Yusa)
Water Source Local mountain well water from Adatara range
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Miyama Nishiki; Gohyakumangoku
Toji School Owner-toji
Production Size Small
Key Brands Ninki-Ichi; Yauemon; Ninki Sparkling
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Sparkling; Nama
Website ninki.co.jp
Coordinates 37.5833, 140.4319

About Ninki Shuzo (Ninki-Ichi)

Founded 2007 by maverick brewer Yujin Yusa who left a larger operation to start fresh. Produces only ginjo grade and above. Known for innovative sparkling sake. Uses rice polished in-house for full quality control.