Senkotsuru Shuzo

Operating Chubu
Years Active 1868 – present
Region Chubu
Country Japan
Japanese Name 千古鶴酒造
Prefecture Nagano
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Matsumoto Basin underground water (soft water from Northern Alps snowmelt)
Rice Varieties Miyama Nishiki; Hitogokochi
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small
Key Brands Senkotsuru
Famous Brands Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo
Website Unknown
Coordinates 36.1069, 137.9547

About Senkotsuru Shuzo

Located in the Shiojiri area near Matsumoto in central Nagano. Senkotsuru means Eternal Crane. The Matsumoto Basin provides excellent soft water from Northern Alps snowmelt filtered through the alluvial plain.