Senchu Shuzo (Mutemuka)

Operating Shikoku
Years Active 1893 – present
Region Shikoku
Country Japan
Japanese Name 無手無冠
Prefecture Kochi
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Pure water from the upper Shimanto River watershed
Rice Varieties Gin no Yume; Yamadanishiki; local rice
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small
Key Brands Mutemuka; Shimanto no Shizuku; Kurijochu
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai Daiginjo; Tokubetsu Junmai; Shochu
Website mutemuka.com
Coordinates 33.2083, 132.9253

About Senchu Shuzo (Mutemuka)

Name Mutemuka means Without Crown or Without Artifice reflecting a natural approach to brewing. Also famous for chestnut shochu (Kurijochu) made from local Shimanto chestnuts. Deep rural mountain location.