Yamanashi Meijo (Shichiken)

Operating Chubu
Years Active 1750 – present
Region Chubu
Country Japan
Japanese Name 山梨銘醸株式会社
Prefecture Yamanashi
Status Operating
Owner Family (Kitahara family, 13th generation)
Water Source Mt. Kaikomagatake underground water (ultra-soft water from Southern Alps)
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Hitogokochi; Yume Yama Sui (local Yamanashi variety)
Toji School In-house
Production Size Medium
Key Brands Shichiken; Shichiken Alpswater Sparkling; Shichiken Expression
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Sparkling; Nama
Website sake-shichiken.co.jp
Coordinates 35.8139, 138.2897

About Yamanashi Meijo (Shichiken)

One of Yamanashi’s most prestigious breweries. Shichiken means Seven Wise Men. Located in Hakushu alongside Suntory’s whisky distillery sharing the same pristine Southern Alps water. Sparkling sake served at G20 Osaka Summit 2019.