About Nikaido
Our home
Like all spirits Shochu is a product of its provenance. Climate, geography, trade history and raw materials all play in a distillery’s genesis and the character of the spirit it makes. Nikaido is no different, firmly anchored in its origins.
Possibly more than any other company, Nikaido has shaped the distilling destiny of Oita prefecture, now entirely dominated by barley Shochu, a huge source of regional pride.
The pride of Oita – the heart of Hiji Town.
Hiji Sunrise
Our home town of Hiji is known for its iconic sunrises due to the bay facing East, in fact the Kanji for Hiji also means ‘sunrise’. So it is fitting that Hiji was also the home of the dawn of barley shochu, and the shochu revolution of the 70s and 80s.
Nikaido Today
Today, while Nikaido has evolved into a modern company, we still pursue the same ideals and continue to follow Akira Nikaido’s vision. Everyone who joins the company learns the Nikaido way, and in turn teaches that way to the next generation. While equipment and methods may change, the famous taste of Nikaido never will.
Our goal will always be the consistent pursuit of our ideal of perfect balance, so that we can dependably keep making making the Shochu that a nation took to heart.
News & Events
160th Anniversary Documentary with Maya Yoshida
Nikaido Shuzou, Maker of Nikaido 100% Barley Shochu, to Mark 160th Anniversary with New Documentary Featuring Japanese Global Soccer Star…
Free Nikaido Tasting
Try Nikaido shochu for free on select dates at participating locations.
Celebrate with Nikaido
Tyler Glasnow Bobblehead Night, $2 off Nikaido coupons, and JUNON’s first pitch-all at Dodger Stadium.