Toyokuni Shuzo

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1862 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 豊国酒造
Prefecture Fukushima
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Underground water from Aizu highlands (soft water)
Rice Varieties Gohyakumangoku; Yume no Kaori; Yamadanishiki
Toji School Local Aizu
Production Size Small-Medium
Key Brands Toyokuni; Banzai; Ippongi
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Tokubetsu Junmai; Nigori
Website Unknown
Coordinates 37.5647, 139.8211

About Toyokuni Shuzo

Aizu-Sakashita area brewery known for rich flavorful sake. Banzai brand popular at local festivals. Won multiple awards at Fukushima prefectural sake competitions. Traditional earthen-walled kura building preserved.