Tsuchida Shuzo (Kokuryu)

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1877 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 国権酒造
Prefecture Fukushima
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Soft mountain spring water from Minami-Aizu
Rice Varieties Gohyakumangoku; Yamadanishiki
Toji School Aizu Toji
Production Size Small
Key Brands Kokuryu; Kokuryu Junmai Daiginjo
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo
Website Unknown
Coordinates 37.2028, 139.7694

About Tsuchida Shuzo (Kokuryu)

Name means ‘national authority.’ Located in the remote Minami-Aizu highlands. Won numerous awards at the Annual Japan Sake Awards.