Sasaichi Shuzo

Operating Chubu
Years Active 1661 – present
Region Chubu
Country Japan
Japanese Name 笹一酒造株式会社
Prefecture Yamanashi
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Mt. Gozen underground water (soft water from Otsuki mountains)
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Hitogokochi; Gohyakumangoku
Toji School In-house
Production Size Medium
Key Brands Sasaichi; Otokomatsuri
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Sparkling
Website sasaichi.co.jp
Coordinates 35.6183, 138.9411

About Sasaichi Shuzo

One of Yamanashi’s oldest and largest sake producers. Located in Otsuki along the old Koshu Kaido highway connecting Edo to Kai Province. Sasaichi means Number One Bamboo Leaf. Also produces shochu and liqueurs.