Sake Brands
in Chiba

"Tobitsuru" is the flagship brand of Mori Shuzoten. It employs the traditional "Fune Shibori" method, where the mash (moromi) is put into sake bags and pressed slowly with weak pressure over time. Although it requires great effort and labor, it results in a taste that is free of off-flavors, soft yet sharp. You can enjoy the rich and deep taste brewed with local Chiba Prefecture rice and famous water from the foot of Mt. Atago.

"Amanohara" is the flagship brand of Sudo Honke. Its name comes from "Tennohara," the local section name where the brewery is located. Using plenty of Kururi's famous water that gushes from within the premises, the characteristics of the mellow and clean water are expressed in the sake quality. It features a gentle mouthfeel and a refreshing dry taste with a good throat feel.

"Tomiizumi" is a brand that was once brewed by Chikura Shuzo. It is no longer produced due to the closing of the brewery.

"Kaijin" (Sea God) is a powerful and rich masterpiece created with the image of rough waves of Sotobo (Outer Boso). It is the No. 2 popular brand of Shuraku Shuzo, characterized by a slightly dry taste with a Sake Meter Value of +2. You can enjoy its individuality in a wide range of ways to drink, such as on the rocks, with hot water, or straight.

"Shuraku" is the flagship brand of Shuraku Shuzo, inheriting the founder's spirit of "Enjoy excellent sake." Using delicious spring water from Boso Kamogawa, this bottle symbolizes locally rooted sake brewing. The more you drink, the deeper the taste, creating a fun time.

"Kameda" is a brand bearing the name of Kameda Shuzo, which has a history of over 250 years. It is a local sake filled with the brewery's pride, brewed with traditional skills using clear water from the Mineoka mountain range and Nagasa rice.

"MUJI Sake" is a sake of the MUJI brand manufactured by Kameda Shuzo. Utilizing technology backed by over 250 years of history, it realizes a simple taste that you won't get tired of drinking, which accompanies daily meals.

"Kodai no Mai" (Dance of Ancient Times) is a brand that makes you feel the tradition of Kameda Shuzo and the history of the region. Using clear water from the Mineoka mountain range and rice born from the land of Nagasa, it brews a deep taste that makes you think of romance for ancient times.

"Sosei" (Resurrection/Revival) is a brand filled with wishes for vitality and rebirth. Brewed using pure water and rice as the brewery offering sake to Meiji Jingu Shrine, this sake has both strength and freshness that permeates the mind and body.

"Tenshoki" is a brand named with the image of a turtle ascending to heaven, further enhancing the auspiciousness of "Cranes live for 1,000 years, turtles for 10,000 years." It is a sake with a gorgeous and happy taste suitable for sunny days and celebrations.

"Oyama Senmaida" is a brand that expresses the beautiful scenery of Oyama Senmaida, a scenic spot in Kamogawa City selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Rice Terraces. It is a savory sake filled with the blessings of rice nurtured in rice terraces and respect for the region's nature.

"Nami no Ihachi" is a brand named after the sculptor "Nami no Ihachi" (First generation Ihachiro Nobuyoshi Takeshi), known as a master craftsman of Boso. Like the dynamic wave sculptures left by Ihachi, it pursues a taste that is powerful yet delicate and artistic.

"Mikaeri Bijin" (Looking Back Beauty) is a brand with a graceful name that makes you feel the history and tradition of Kameda Shuzo. Reminiscent of the masterpiece of Ukiyo-e, the name expresses the gorgeousness and dignity of sake, aiming for a beautiful taste that fascinates the drinker.

"Shizenmai" (Nature Dance) is a brand that embodies Kidoizumi Shuzo's philosophy of "Natural Brewing." It is made from naturally cultivated rice grown without any pesticides or chemical fertilizers and brewed using the unique Hot-Yamahai method without any additives. It has a pure and deep taste that condenses the power of nature and the original umami of rice.

"Kidoizumi" is the standard flagship brand of the brewery. By using the unique "Hot-Yamahai Moto" preparation, it brings out the power of natural lactic acid bacteria and yeast, realizing a rich and mellow taste. It is a satisfying sake characterized by umami that deepens with aging and sharp acidity.

"ORBIA SOL" is a new sensation sake developed with pairing with Western food in mind. It features a firm acidity derived from Hot-Yamahai Moto preparation and a mellow aroma from barrel aging. It has a rich and elegant taste that is perfect for enjoying in a wine glass.

"Hakugyokuko" is a Junmai Muroka Namagenshu (unfiltered unpasteurized undiluted sake) brewed with Kidoizumi Shuzo's unique method. The refreshing acidity derived from lactic acid bacteria, unique to Hot-Yamahai preparation, harmonizes with the umami of rice. It is a unique bottle where you can enjoy a delicate aroma within a fresh and powerful taste.

"afs" is a one-stage fermentation high-acid sake that symbolizes the innovation of Kidoizumi Shuzo. By using the unique method of Hot-Yamahai Moto and one-stage fermentation, it realizes a fruity acidity and sweetness like white wine. It offers a unique and new taste that goes beyond the framework of conventional sake.

"Zenigami" is a specialty Junmai Daiginjo named after the place where Toyonotsuru Shuzo was founded. The gorgeous mellow aroma like fruits and the deep, rich taste are in harmony, and it is loved as a drink for special days or as a gift.

"Wakamizuki" is a brand that symbolizes the challenge of Wagura Shuzo, brewed under a new system shifting from the traditional Toji system to sake brewing by employees. Traditional skills and innovative approaches fuse, and you can enjoy a fresh and juicy taste.

"Kanozan" (Mt. Kano) is the flagship brand of Wagura Shuzo, inheriting the sake brewing of the Hara family dating back to the Edo period. Named after Mt. Kano, a famous peak in Kimitsu, it is brewed using Chiba rice and water with an emphasis on regional characteristics under the belief of "being faithful to the basics and sparing no effort." It features a gentle aroma and a deep taste with spreading rice umami.

"Seisen" (Holy Spring) is a brand derived from a pure spring that gushed out from a Kazusa-bori well. Brewed in a sake brewery right in front of the sea, it features a taste that pursues compatibility with fresh seafood. Its refreshing mouthfeel and moderate umami demonstrate outstanding performance as a sake with meals.

"Sommelier" is the flagship brand named after Koizumi Shuzo's direct sales facility "Sommelier House Shusho no Yakata." Brewed by gathering advanced technology that has won gold prizes in numerous competitions, it features a fruity and gorgeous aroma and a sophisticated taste. It is a masterpiece of Koizumi Shuzo that fascinates many tourists.

"Tokaimasamune" is a prestigious brand carrying the history and pride of Koizumi Shuzo. Using mineral-rich rock spring water from the Mt. Kano system and brewing entirely by hand, it brings out the umami of rice to the fullest. Its sharp aftertaste and rich flavor are highly rated as a sake to enjoy with meals.

"Tokai" is a brand that can be said to be the origin of Koizumi Shuzo, inheriting traditions since its founding. As the name "Sakigake" (Harbinger/Pioneer) implies, it embodies the spirit of the brewery aiming for sake brewing that is always ahead of the times. Sticking to local rice and water, the carefully brewed taste gives a deep deliciousness and a sense of relief.