Ooyama (Kato Kahachiro Shoten)

Operating Tohoku
Years Active 1872 – present
Region Tohoku
Country Japan
Japanese Name 加藤嘉八郎酒造 (大山)
Prefecture Yamagata
Status Operating
Owner Family (Kato family)
Water Source Soft water from Mt. Gassan snowmelt in the Shonai plain
Rice Varieties Dewasansan; Yamadanishiki; Miyamanishiki; Haenuki
Toji School Local Yamagata
Production Size Medium
Key Brands Ooyama; Ooyama Junmai Daiginjo; Tenmei no Nishiki
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Futsu-shu
Website ooyama.co.jp/
Coordinates 38.7556, 139.8803

About Ooyama (Kato Kahachiro Shoten)

Located at the foot of Mt. Ooyama in the Shonai region. Known for excellent value across their range. Shonai region rice is among the finest in Japan.