Sakuragawa

"Sakuragawa" is the traditional primary brand of Tsuji Zenbei Shoten, passed down since its founding in 1754 by Tsuji Zenbei, an Omi merchant drawn to the waters of Moka. Named after the Sakuragawa River that flows through Moka City, it has been cherished as a local point of pride for over 270 years.
Brewed with high-quality groundwater from the Kinugawa system and locally grown rice, it is carefully crafted using traditional methods inherited from skilled Nanbu brewmasters. Its greatest feature is its "consistent flavor" that pairs perfectly with food. With a restrained, gentle aroma and soft rice umami, its balanced profile ensures it never tires the palate while enhancing daily meals.
While honoring tradition, it benefits from the precise quality improvements of 16th-generation brewmaster Hiroyuki Tsuji. The absolute quality of this sake is backed by the remarkable feat of winning 10 consecutive gold medals at the National New Sake Competition. It is a legendary sake that serves as the origin of Moka's local brewing, pulsing with 270 years of history.