Sakai Shuzo (Gokyo)

Operating Chugoku
Years Active 1871 – present
Region Chugoku
Country Japan
Japanese Name 酒井酒造 (五橋)
Prefecture Yamaguchi
Status Operating
Owner Family (Sakai family)
Water Source Nishiki River underground water (ultra-soft)
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Isehikari; Saito no Shizuku (Yamaguchi local)
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small-Medium
Key Brands Gokyo (Five Bridges); Gokyo Junmai Daiginjo; Gokyo Ride
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai Daiginjo; Tokubetsu Junmai; Nama
Website gokyo-sake.co.jp/
Coordinates 34.1661, 132.2197

About Sakai Shuzo (Gokyo)

Named after Kintaikyo — the famous five-arched wooden bridge in Iwakuni. Uses ultra-soft water from the pristine Nishiki River that flows under the bridge. Clean elegant style reflecting the pure water source.