Midorikawa Sake Brewery
緑川酒造
Midorikawa Sake Brewery
Prefecture
Niigata
Chubu (中部)
Founded
1884
Toji School
Echigo Toji
Water Source
Draws from the Nakatsu River flowing from the Kitatanemura highlands in Niigata's Uonuma snow country.
About
Midorikawa (Green River) in Uonuma is a small brewery known for meticulous craftsmanship and limited distribution. Using pristine snowmelt water and Gohyakumangoku rice, they produce clean, understated sakes with remarkable depth and subtlety. Their commitment to quality over quantity has earned them a devoted following among connoisseurs who value restraint and precision.