Sake Brands
in Chiba

"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.

"Otakijo" (Otaki Castle) is a brand named after Otaki Castle built by Honda Tadakatsu, one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Tokugawa. It features a dignified and sharp taste that makes you feel the history and climate of the castle town, Otaki. It is ideal as a sake with meals and accompanies the local food culture.

"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.

"Tokaizakari" is a daily sake that has been loved locally for a long time. Using "Gohyakumangoku" rice grown in its own fields and rice from local contract farmers, it practices sake brewing rooted in the region. It features a taste that you won't get tired of, accompanying daily meals, and can be enjoyed in a wide range of temperatures from cold sake to hot sake.

"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.

"Fusamasamune" is a brand that was brewed by Ishino Shoten. The name "Fusa" comes from the old province name "Shimousa Province." It is not currently produced due to the brewery pausing production.

"Inahana" is the flagship brand symbolizing the history of the brewery that started sake brewing from a bountiful rice harvest. With Japan's first flat rice polishing technology, it suppresses the off-taste of rice to the limit and realizes a clear and sophisticated taste. Thinking about compatibility with Kujukuri seafood, it pursues a balance of "richness" and "sharpness," making it a sake you won't get tired of drinking.

"Ichinomiya" is a community-based brand named after Ichinomiya Town, a mecca for surfing. Nurtured in a climate close to the sea, this sake is characterized by a refreshing taste and continues to be loved by locals. It embodies the brewery's sentiment, "We continue to brew sake diligently in the surfing town of Ichinomiya."

"Iwanoi" is a brand characterized by a powerful taste created by Japan's leading super hard water (hardness approx. 240) and traditional Yamahai brewing. The sharpness brought by mineral-rich water and the complex and rich umami derived from Yamahai fuse together. Its quality is recognized worldwide, earning high praise in "The Wine Advocate" magazine.

"Azumanada" is a brand from the time of founding, named after the ambition to brew sake that rivals the famous brewing region of the west, "Nada." Sticking to entirely handmade production unique to small-scale production, it realizes a rich umami and a sharp taste. It is a bottle filled with the pride of the brewery that continues to protect tradition.

"Naruka" is a new brand symbolizing the fresh start of Azumanada Jozo. Taking advantage of its location by the sea, it mainly develops fresh directly bottled Namagenshu (unpasteurized undiluted sake) with a micro-carbonated sensation. The bubbly feeling popping in the mouth and the juicy taste are modern sake qualities that overturn the conventional image, gaining a new fan base.

"Koshigoi" is the flagship brand of Yoshino Shuzo. Traditional handmade production by Nanbu Toji from Iwate Prefecture, sake rice grown in Chiba Prefecture, and soft water springing from its own mountain fuse together. It is characterized by a sophisticated and sharp taste with little off-taste, and is loved as an orthodox sake that can be enjoyed with meals.

"Kinoene" is the flagship brand of Iinuma Honke, named because the 12th head was born in the year of Kinoene (Rat). Known for its high-quality sake that is light, urban dry with a sharp aftertaste, it is characterized by a modern taste that emphasizes freshness and sharpness. Brewed by young brewers who will lead the next generation with substantial new facilities, it is a local sake of Chiba that continues to evolve.