TATENOKAWA - YAMAGATA PREFECTURE

Founded in 1832 in the Shōnai region, Tatenokawa Brewery (meaning “Castle River”) was born from a feudal lord’s admiration for the area’s pristine water. Officially established in 1854, it has become a symbol of Yamagata’s sake craftsmanship. Located in Sakata, between sea and mountains, the brewery enjoys a winter climate ideal for brewing and uses spring water from Mt. Chōkai, renowned for its purity.
Tatenokawa is unique in its exclusive focus on Junmai Daiginjo, the highest grade of sake. It uses only locally grown rice varieties such as Dewasansan, Miyama Nishiki, and Kameno-o, often cultivated organically or with special care. The brewery is also known for its extreme rice polishing techniques—sometimes down to 1%—and for its young, forward-thinking team dedicated to quality and international reach.