Saiya Brewery (Yuki no Bosha)

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1902 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 齋彌酒造店
Prefecture Akita
Status Operating
Owner Family (Saiya family)
Water Source Soft mountain water from Chokai mountain range
Rice Varieties Akita Sake Komachi; Yamadanishiki; Miyamanishiki
Toji School Yamauchi / Local Akita
Production Size Small-Medium
Key Brands Yuki no Bosha (Cabin in the Snow); Yuri Masamune
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Yamahai
Website yukinobousha.jp/
Coordinates 39.3856, 140.0489

About Saiya Brewery (Yuki no Bosha)

Name means cabin in the snow evoking Akita’s deep winters. Historic brewery buildings are registered tangible cultural properties.