Takasago Shuzo

Operating Hokkaido
Years Active 1899 – present
Region Hokkaido
Country Japan
Japanese Name 高砂酒造
Prefecture Hokkaido
Status Operating
Owner Corporate
Water Source Taisetsu Mountain underground water (ultra-soft water)
Rice Varieties Ginpu (Hokkaido local rice); Suisei; Yamadanishiki
Toji School In-house
Production Size Medium
Key Brands Takasago; Kokushi Musou; Asahikawa
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai Daiginjo; Nigori; Snow-aged (yukigakoi)
Website takasagoshuzo.com
Coordinates 43.7706, 142.3653

About Takasago Shuzo

Located in Asahikawa alongside Otokoyama. Pioneered snow-aging (yukigakoi) where sake is buried in snow banks for months. Kokushi Musou is flagship brand. Benefits from Hokkaido’s naturally cold brewing climate.