Washinoo (Washi no O Shuzo)
| Years Active | 1829 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Tohoku/Niigata |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 鷲の尾 |
| Prefecture | Iwate |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family |
| Water Source | Mountain spring water from Hayachine area (soft water) |
| Rice Varieties | Gohyakumangoku; Gin-Otome; Yamadanishiki; Miyamanishiki |
| Toji School | Nanbu |
| Production Size | Small |
| Key Brands | Washinoo; Washinoo Junmai Ginjo |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Tokubetsu Junmai |
| Website | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 39.3867, 141.1169 |
About Washinoo (Washi no O Shuzo)
Name means Eagle’s Tail. Located near Hanamaki city in central Iwate. Traditional Nanbu Toji brewing methods maintained. Hanamaki was home to beloved poet and author Kenji Miyazawa.