Hakuryu Shuzo (白龍酒造株式会社)
Hakuryu Shuzo is a brewery in Niigata Prefecture, founded in 1839, known for Sasaya Mozaemon and Okami. Hakuryu Shuzo is a sake brewery in Agano, Niigata, founded in 1839, making the Hakuryu and Sasaya Mozaemon brands. KIKI lists 2 of its bottles.
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Key facts
| Name | Hakuryu Shuzo (白龍酒造株式会社) |
|---|---|
| Location | Niigata Prefecture |
| Founded | 1839 |
| Makes | Sake |
| Website | hakuryu-sake.com |
What kind of brewery is it?
History
In 1839 the first Sasaya Mozaemon, who had branched off from a shipping merchant house in Niigata's Kitamae-bune trading days, began brewing sake to send Niigata's famed product to Hokkaido. The name Hakuryu, or white dragon, is said to honour the sea god and pray for local prosperity. Set in a rice-growing area of the Agano River system, the brewery carries on Echigo toji techniques alongside modern equipment, aiming for light and dry Niigata-style sake. Its range runs from daiginjo to seasonal sake and liqueurs.
What makes it distinct
| Style | Aims for light, dry Niigata-style sake |
|---|---|
| Master brewer | Carries on Echigo toji techniques |
| Water | Water from the Agano River system |
Visiting
An online shop is on the official site. Tours could not be confirmed.
Bottles from this brewery
The KIKI app knows 26 bottles from this maker (2 on this site).
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Hakuryu Tokusen Daiginjo Sasaya Mozaemon白龍 特撰大吟醸 笹屋茂左衛門 | Daiginjo | ¥4,400 |
| Okami Junmai Daiginjoおかみ 純米大吟醸 | Junmai Daiginjo | ¥5,500 |
Awards
| Year | Competition | Result | Entry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewing year 2025 | Japan Sake Awards (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) | Gold prize | 白龍 |