Nakagawa-shuzo was founded in 1888, by the mountains in the heart of Niigata prefecture in Mishima area of Nagaoka city.
Nakagawa-shuzo is widely known for their sake made with very clear underground water.
Heavy snowfall received every year in Mishima, melts and seeps into the ground, contributing to the clear underground water.

The sake made with clear ground water chilled by snow has a very clear and sharp drop, and attracts many connoisseurs.
Brewers believe that this region was created to make sake because of its perfect environment.