Obata Shuzo
| Years Active | 1892 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Tohoku/Niigata |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 尾畑酒造 |
| Prefecture | Niigata |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family (Obata family) |
| Water Source | Kinpokusan mountain spring water on Sado Island (soft water) |
| Rice Varieties | Gohyakumangoku; Koshitanrei; Yamadanishiki; Koshi-Ibuki |
| Toji School | Echigo |
| Production Size | Small-Medium |
| Key Brands | Manotsuru; Sado; Manotsuru Junmai Daiginjo |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Tokubetsu Junmai; Koshu |
| Website | obata-shuzo.com |
| Coordinates | 38.0167, 138.3361 |
About Obata Shuzo
Located on Sado Island. Manotsuru means Crane of Mano Bay. Active in the Sado ecosystem restoration project (toki crested ibis conservation). Practices sake brewing in harmony with nature. The Gakusei label uses rice from toki habitat-friendly rice paddies.