Watarai Shuzo
| Years Active | 1780 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Tohoku/Niigata |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 渡會酒造 |
| Prefecture | Yamagata |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family |
| Water Source | Soft water from Gassan mountain system (snowmelt-fed) |
| Rice Varieties | Dewasansan; Miyamanishiki; Yamadanishiki |
| Toji School | Local Yamagata |
| Production Size | Small |
| Key Brands | Dewanoyuki; Watarai |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo |
| Website | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 38.7233, 139.8267 |
About Watarai Shuzo
Historic Shonai region brewery in Tsuruoka. Dewanoyuki means Snow of Dewa. Benefits from Gassan (Mt. Gassan) snowmelt water. Shonai plain rice and mountain water combine for elegant balanced sake.