Yukawa Shuzo

Operating Chubu
Years Active 1650 – present
Region Chubu
Country Japan
Japanese Name 湯川酒造店
Prefecture Nagano
Status Operating
Owner Family (Yukawa family)
Water Source Kiso mountain spring water (very soft)
Rice Varieties Miyama Nishiki; Hitogokochi; Yamadanishiki
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small
Key Brands Kisoji no Onna; Jugo Daijuro
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Nama
Website yukawa-shuzo.com
Coordinates 35.94, 137.69

About Yukawa Shuzo

One of the highest altitude sake breweries in Japan at around 930m elevation in Kiso village. Extremely cold winter temperatures allow natural slow fermentation. Jugo Daijuro is a premium brand gaining wide recognition among sake enthusiasts.