Sasaki Shuzo (Miyagi)

Operating Tohoku
Years Active 1871 – present
Region Tohoku
Country Japan
Japanese Name 佐々木酒造
Prefecture Miyagi
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Natori River underground water
Rice Varieties Kuranohana; Yamadanishiki; Hitomebore
Toji School Nanbu Toji
Production Size Small
Key Brands Hagi no Tsuru; Natori Homare
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Tokubetsu Junmai
Website Unknown
Coordinates 38.1717, 140.88

About Sasaki Shuzo (Miyagi)

Located in Natori south of Sendai. Hagi no Tsuru means Crane Among Bush Clover evoking the famous autumn scenery of Miyagi. Natori was significantly affected by the 2011 tsunami but the brewery persevered in the inland area.