Tanaka Shuzo (Shimokita)

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1880 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 田中酒造店
Prefecture Aomori
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Soft water from Shimokita Peninsula springs
Rice Varieties Hanafubuki; Gohyakumangoku; local rice
Toji School Nanbu
Production Size Small
Key Brands Tanaka; Shimokita Junmai
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Honjozo; Futsu-shu
Website Unknown
Coordinates 41.2833, 141.1833

About Tanaka Shuzo (Shimokita)

Located on the remote Shimokita Peninsula – one of Japan’s most rugged and isolated regions. Mutsu city is home to Osorezan (Mt. Fear), one of Japan’s three most sacred places. Produces sake for local fishing communities.