Tsunan Jozo
| Years Active | 1996 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Tohoku/Niigata |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 津南醸造 |
| Prefecture | Niigata |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Third-sector (municipal + private) |
| Water Source | Snowmelt water from the Naeba mountain range; uses snow-cooled storage |
| Rice Varieties | Gohyakumangoku; Miyamanishiki; Koshitanrei |
| Toji School | Echigo |
| Production Size | Small |
| Key Brands | Gou; Tsunan; Yukiotokomae |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai |
| Website | tsunan-sake.com/ |
| Coordinates | 36.93, 138.65 |
About Tsunan Jozo
One of Japan’s newest sake breweries. Located in the heavy-snowfall Tsunan area at 400m elevation. Uses the natural cold environment and abundant snow for sake production and storage. Third-sector enterprise supported by the local municipality.