Sake Brands
in Chiba

"Kichiju" is the flagship brand of Yoshizaki Shuzo, the oldest brewery in Chiba Prefecture. It is carefully brewed using "Kururi Water," one of the "Top 100 Famous Waters of the Heisei Era" that springs up in Kururi, the "Village of Famous Water," and carefully selected sake rice. It features a soft and gentle mouthfeel created by high-quality water pumped from deep underground. It is a taste loved by many people that you won't get tired of drinking.

"Gekka" is a Daiginjo Sake made by polishing Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo Prefecture to 40%. The fruity and gorgeous aroma harmonizes with the refined taste created by Kururi's famous water. The clean, refreshing, and elegant slightly dry taste is ideal as an aperitif. It is a supreme bottle brewed by the oldest brewery in Chiba Prefecture.

"Fukuiwai" is the flagship brand brewed by Tohei Shuzo. It mainly uses the highest peak of sake rice "Yamada Nishiki" and Hokkaido's "Suisei," and breeds with Kururi's famous water. It features a swelling gorgeous aroma and an impressive mouthfeel with a clear contour of taste. The sweetness fades refreshingly towards the second half, and it is a well-balanced sake where sharp dryness and soft lingering finish harmonize beautifully.

"Mine no Sei" is a brand named after the small section name "Mine" where the brewery is located, with the meaning of "pure and excellent things born in Mine." The character "Sei" also includes the meanings of white polished rice and sake with mysterious power. The most popular Daiginjo sake features a fruity aroma, a mellow mouthfeel, and a smooth throat feel. It is a stylish local sake that continues to protect traditional brewing methods.

"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.

"Jumangame" is the flagship brand of Kameda Shuzo, named after the word for celebration "Ju" (Kotobuki) and the saying "Cranes live for 1,000 years, turtles for 10,000 years." It is the only sake in Japan recognized as an offering to Meiji Jingu Shrine, and its quality is highly praised in domestic and international competitions. It is a sake with a dignified taste woven by Nagasa rice and underground water from the Mineoka mountain range.

"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.