Imayo Tsukasa
今代司酒造
Imayo Tsukasa
Prefecture
Niigata
Chubu (中部)
Founded
1767
Toji School
Echigo Toji
Water Source
Draws from deep wells beneath Niigata City, tapping aquifers recharged by the Shinano River and surrounding mountain snowmelt.
About
One of Niigata City's oldest remaining breweries, Imayo Tsukasa made headlines by converting entirely to junmai (pure rice) production, eliminating all alcohol-added sake. This bold move in the heartland of honjozo demonstrated confidence in rice-forward brewing. Their historic brewery near Niigata Station is a popular tourist destination.