Tatenokawa Brewery
| Years Active | 1832 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Tohoku/Niigata |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 楯の川酒造 |
| Prefecture | Yamagata |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family (Sato family) |
| Water Source | Soft water from Mt. Chokai area |
| Rice Varieties | Dewasansan; Miyamanishiki; Yamadanishiki; Omachi |
| Toji School | Local Yamagata |
| Production Size | Medium |
| Key Brands | Tatenokawa; Tatenokawa Seiryu; Tatenokawa Nakadori; Shield (export brand) |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Daiginjo exclusively (all products); includes ultra-premium 1% polished |
| Website | tatenokawa.com/en/ |
| Coordinates | 38.9156, 139.8766 |
About Tatenokawa Brewery
Switched to 100% junmai daiginjo production. Created a sake polished to 1% remaining rice (world record). One of the most progressive breweries in Japan.