Yamagata Masamune (Mitobe Shuzo)
| Years Active | 1898 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Tohoku/Niigata |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 水戸部酒造 |
| Prefecture | Yamagata |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family (Mitobe family) |
| Water Source | Soft water from Gassan mountain range groundwater |
| Rice Varieties | Dewasansan; Yamadanishiki; Miyamanishiki; Omachi |
| Toji School | Local Yamagata |
| Production Size | Small |
| Key Brands | Yamagata Masamune |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; all junmai (no added alcohol) |
| Website | N/A |
| Coordinates | 38.3622, 140.38 |
About Yamagata Masamune (Mitobe Shuzo)
100% junmai brewery – all products are pure rice sake with no added alcohol. Located in Tendo, the shogi (Japanese chess) capital. Known for refined elegant style. Increasingly recognized internationally as a premium Yamagata brand.