Sawada Shuzo
| Years Active | 1848 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Chubu |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 澤田酒造 |
| Prefecture | Aichi |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family (Sawada family) |
| Water Source | Chita Peninsula underground water (medium-hard) |
| Rice Varieties | Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku; Yume Ginga |
| Toji School | In-house |
| Production Size | Small |
| Key Brands | Hakurou; Tokoname |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo |
| Website | hakurou.com |
| Coordinates | 34.875, 136.825 |
About Sawada Shuzo
Located in the Chita Peninsula ceramics town of Tokoname famous for its clay teapots. The slightly harder water of the Chita Peninsula produces fuller-bodied sake distinct from typical soft-water styles. Hakurou means White Heron.