Zuiyo Co., Ltd.

Operating Kyushu
Years Active 1867 – present
Region Kyushu
Country Japan
Japanese Name 瑞鷹株式会社
Prefecture Kumamoto
Status Operating
Owner Corporate
Water Source Shirakawa underground water (Aso volcanic spring water)
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Hana Nishiki; local Kumamoto rice
Toji School Kumamoto Toji
Production Size Medium
Key Brands Zuiyo; Kawashiri Akasake
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai Daiginjo; Honjozo; Akasake (red sake)
Website zuiyo.co.jp
Coordinates 32.7444, 130.7181

About Zuiyo Co., Ltd.

Famous for Akasake (red sake) – a unique Kumamoto specialty made with wood ash. Kumamoto credited as birthplace of ginjo-making Kumamoto yeast (Association No.9/KA-1).