Tozai Shuzo (Matsumoto Shuzo subsidiary)

Operating Kinki/Kansai
Years Active 1791 – present
Region Kinki/Kansai
Country Japan
Japanese Name 東西酒造
Prefecture Kyoto
Status Operating
Owner Corporate
Water Source Fushimi underground spring water (medium-soft)
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku
Toji School Tamba
Production Size Small
Key Brands Tozai; Tozai Living Jewel; Tozai Well of Wisdom
Famous Brands Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Nigori
Website tozaisake.com/
Coordinates 34.931, 135.749

About Tozai Shuzo (Matsumoto Shuzo subsidiary)

Brand primarily created for the US export market. Known for accessible approachable sake styles marketed to Western consumers. Names reflect East-West cultural bridge concept.