Washi no O Shuzo

Operating Tohoku
Years Active 1829 – present
Region Tohoku
Country Japan
Japanese Name 鷲の尾酒造 (わしの尾)
Prefecture Iwate
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Spring water from Mt. Iwate foothills (very soft water)
Rice Varieties Gin-Otome; Gohyakumangoku; Yamadanishiki
Toji School Nanbu
Production Size Small
Key Brands Washinoo; Washinoo Junmai Ginjo; Kessho
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Tokubetsu Junmai; Kimoto; Yamahai
Website washinoo.co.jp
Coordinates 39.9194, 141.0917

About Washi no O Shuzo

Located at the foot of Mt. Iwate in Hachimantai. Name means Eagle’s Tail from a local legend. Traditional Nanbu toji techniques. Known for well-structured umami-rich sake.