Sake Brands
in Fukui

The greatest characteristic of "Maibijin" lies in its intense acidity and rich umami that overturn the general image of sake. This unique flavor is born from long-term fermentation of the yeast starter using the Yamahai method without added yeast. Rich and full-bodied (Nojun Umakuchi), the brand also focuses on aged sake (koshu), where you can enjoy a mellow richness and depth that softens with time. Its balance of pleasant acidity and umami, along with a mild aroma, makes it perfect for pairing with meals. It is a sake with a one-of-a-kind presence that creates a magnificent marriage not only with Japanese cuisine but also with richly flavored Western and Chinese dishes.

"Koshinoiso" is the flagship brand brewed by the brewery of the same name located in Omiya, Fukui City. Maintaining the traditional brewing methods since its founding, it has been loved for many years as a local sake rooted in the climate of Fukui. Characterized by the plump umami of rice and a crisp finish, it is familiar as a staple sake that accompanies daily dining tables.

The name "Boyu" in "Echizen Boyu" means to forget worries. As the name suggests, it is brewed with the wish that you forget the hustle and bustle and worries of daily life and spend a relaxing time. It is a healing sake characterized by a gentle taste that permeates the heart, woven by the soft water and high-quality rice nurtured in the land of Echizen.

"Mu no Kokoro" is a brand themed around the spirit of Zen. It embodies the desire for you to clear your mind of distracting thoughts, become "Mu" (emptiness/void), and perceive the delicate umami and aroma inherent in the rice with all five senses. Pursuing a deep and clear taste, it is a sake to face in silence.

"Shunka Shusetsu Echizen" is a brand that expresses the changing of Japan's beautiful four seasons. By using "Snow" (Setsu) instead of "Winter" (To), it expresses the emotion of Echizen, a snow country. The breath of spring, the exhilaration of summer, the harvest of autumn, and the silence of snowy winter. Like nature changing its expression every season, it is a sake where you can enjoy different atmospheres depending on the time of drinking and temperature.

"Ichigo Ichie" is a brand bearing the name of the tea ceremony spirit, "Ichigo Ichie" (once-in-a-lifetime encounter). The encounter with this sake and the time spent drinking with others are precious things that will never come around again. It is a sake carefully brewed with heart, worthy of coloring such irreplaceable moments. Perfect for special days when you want to cherish each cup.

"Tokigasane" is an aged sake series that expresses flavor deepening with time. Sake that has quietly spent time in the warehouse and aged slowly becomes mellow and takes on complex flavors as the sharp edges wear off. The mellow aroma and deep taste nurtured by the flow of time make it a luxurious cup for adults to enjoy during a relaxing night.

"Koganenoya" is a brand that was formerly brewed by Kiku Katsura Shuzo in Fukui City. Due to the closure of the brewery, it is no longer produced or sold.

"Yukimuso" is a brand that was formerly brewed by Kiku Katsura Shuzo in Fukui City. Due to the closure of the brewery, it is no longer produced or sold.

"Akemi no Sake" is a brand that was formerly brewed by Kiku Katsura Shuzo in Fukui City. Due to the closure of the brewery, it is no longer produced or sold.

"Kiku Katsura" is a brand that was formerly brewed by Kiku Katsura Shuzo in Fukui City. Due to the closure of the brewery, it is no longer produced or sold.

"Fukukoma" is the flagship brand representing Kubota Shuzo since its founding. The name, meaning "Horse that looks back at fortune," embodies the wish for the founder's descendants to prosper forever. Rooted in the climate of Fukui, it is an auspicious local sake of Fukui that continues to be loved by locals.

"Toji Ikkon" is one of the brands brewed by Kubota Shuzo against the backdrop of Maruoka's climate and history. The tradition of handmade brewing and commitment to water and rice are alive, allowing you to enjoy unique flavors tailored to each concept. Brewed with the aim of being a cup that remains in the drinker's heart, walking along with Fukui's food culture.

"Hosen no Shizuku" is one of the brands brewed by Kubota Shuzo against the backdrop of Maruoka's climate and history. The tradition of handmade brewing and commitment to water and rice are alive, allowing you to enjoy unique flavors tailored to each concept. Brewed with the aim of being a cup that remains in the drinker's heart, walking along with Fukui's food culture.

"Oni Sakuza" is a Junmai sake series named after the Sengoku warlord Honda Sakuzaemon Shigetsugu (nickname: Oni Sakuza). It uses Yamada Nishiki rice grown in their own fields adjacent to the brewery and clear water from 200m underground. Reflecting Oni Sakuza's simple and sturdy way of life, it is characterized by a strong, solid taste and a sharp dryness.

"Komagaseya" is one of the brands brewed by Kubota Shuzo against the backdrop of Maruoka's climate and history. The tradition of handmade brewing and commitment to water and rice are alive, allowing you to enjoy unique flavors tailored to each concept. Brewed with the aim of being a cup that remains in the drinker's heart, walking along with Fukui's food culture.

"Maruokajo" is a brand bearing the name of "Maruoka Castle," an Important Cultural Property of Japan with the oldest architectural style among existing castle keeps. With respect for the symbol of the castle town Maruoka, it aimed for a dignified taste worthy of its history and majesty. It is a sake packed with the pride of local Maruoka, perfect for souvenirs.

"Ippitsu Keijo" is a brand derived from the episode of Honda Sakuzaemon, known for the shortest letter in Japan: "Ippitsu Keijo, Hi no Yojin, Osen Nakasuna, Uma Koyase" (Briefly, beware of fire, don't make Osen cry, fatten the horses). Strongly reflecting the history and culture of Maruoka, it pursues a deep taste that resonates with the heart while being simple. A bottle you want to taste while thinking about history.

"Kura no Yado" is one of the brands brewed by Kubota Shuzo against the backdrop of Maruoka's climate and history. The tradition of handmade brewing and commitment to water and rice are alive, allowing you to enjoy unique flavors tailored to each concept. Brewed with the aim of being a cup that remains in the drinker's heart, walking along with Fukui's food culture.