Shimomura Shuzo

Operating Kinki/Hyogo-Harima
Years Active 1884 – present
Region Kinki/Hyogo-Harima
Country Japan
Japanese Name 下村酒造店
Prefecture Hyogo
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Underground water from Ichikawa River system
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki (local Hyogo Special A district)
Toji School Tajima
Production Size Small
Key Brands Okushika
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Tokubetsu Junmai
Website oku-harima.com/
Coordinates 34.95, 134.76

About Shimomura Shuzo

Located in the heartland of Yamadanishiki cultivation. Okushika brand is prized for rich umami-laden junmai. Fukusaki town is in the Special A district for Yamadanishiki.