Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten (Zaku)

Operating Kansai
Years Active 1869 – present
Region Kansai
Country Japan
Japanese Name 清水清三郎商店 (作)
Prefecture Mie
Status Operating
Owner Family (Shimizu family)
Water Source Suzuka mountain range underground water (medium-soft)
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku; Mie no Yume (local Mie rice)
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small-Medium
Key Brands Zaku (Opus); Zaku Inspiration; Zaku Impression; Zaku Elegance
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Tokubetsu Junmai; Sparkling
Website seizaburo.jp
Coordinates 34.8825, 136.5819

About Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten (Zaku)

Zaku means creation/opus. Won Champion Sake at IWC (International Wine Challenge). Each expression has a unique English subtitle (Inspiration, Impression, Elegance). Suzuka is also famous for its F1 circuit.