Soto Shuzo (Hokusetsu)

Operating Kinki/Hyogo-Harima
Years Active 1805 – present
Region Kinki/Hyogo-Harima
Country Japan
Japanese Name 壺坂酒造
Prefecture Hyogo
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Mountain water from Ibo River headwaters
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki (local Shiso-grown)
Toji School Tajima
Production Size Small
Key Brands Yoimachi; Soto
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai
Website Unknown
Coordinates 35.01, 134.55

About Soto Shuzo (Hokusetsu)

Located in Shiso city which is the original area where Yamadanishiki was first cultivated in 1936. Uses estate-grown rice from the birthplace of sake’s premier rice.