Takeda Shuzo

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1900 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 武田酒造
Prefecture Yamagata
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Zao mountain range spring water (soft water)
Rice Varieties Dewasansan; Miyamanishiki; Gohyakumangoku
Toji School Local Yamagata
Production Size Small
Key Brands Takeda; Zao Otokoyama
Famous Brands Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo
Website Unknown
Coordinates 38.15, 140.27

About Takeda Shuzo

Kaminoyama area brewery at the foot of the Zao mountain range. Kaminoyama is known for its onsen (hot springs) and as a castle town. Zao Otokoyama brand connects to the famous Zao mountains with their snow monsters (juhyo).