Sake Brands
in Fukui

"Inagoe" 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.

The name "Kitanosho" derives from the fact that Funaki Shuzo's family crest, "Three Wild Geese" (Karigane), resembled the crest of Shibata Katsuie, a fierce warlord who was the lord of Kitanosho Castle (near the current Fukui Castle ruins). True to its name, it features a majestic taste that evokes the romance of history. Its clean mouthfeel and crisp finish make it ideal as a sake for meals, and it has long been loved as a local sake that accompanies Fukui's food culture.

"Funaki" is a brand born as a new challenge, having the same pronunciation as the brewery owner's surname "Funaki." Literally, it contains the auspicious meaning of "Wealth is formed and becomes Joy." While protecting tradition, it incorporates a new breeze, featuring a fresh and gorgeous taste.

"Wakashika" is another main brand brewed by Funaki Shuzo. True to its name (Young Deer), it expresses a fresh and lively taste full of dynamism like a young deer. Its clean and light mouthfeel appeals to all drinkers and accompanies a wide range of scenes, from daily evening drinks to gatherings with friends.

"Habutae Masamune" is a brand named after "Habutae Silk," a traditional craft representing Fukui. True to its name, it features a smooth and elegant mouthfeel like silk. It is a local sake with a soft and approachable taste that has been close to the people of Fukui for many years.

"Jozan" is the flagship brand, which can be said to be the soul of Tokoyama Shuzo, named with the aim of being "excellent sake in both name and reality." Using brewing rice nurtured by Fukui's climate and clear water, it realizes a "Tanrei Umakuchi" (light and flavorful) taste, or "Echizen Dry," where crispness and the inherent umami of rice harmonize exquisitely. It is highly evaluated as a sophisticated dry sake that enhances meals and never tires the palate.

"Etsuzan Jakusui" is a brand that expresses the rich nature, beautiful mountains, and clear water of Echizen (Fukui). It charms with its transparency and freshness, as if the very climate of Fukui has been bottled. You can enjoy a refreshing taste that makes you feel the blessings of nature.

"Kokuryu" is the flagship brand representing the soul of Kokuryu Shuzo, named after the ancient name of the Kuzuryu River flowing nearby, "Kokuryu River." With the theme of "A cup connected to eternity," the sake brewed with high-quality water, rice, and skilled techniques has a delicate and profound taste. It is an exquisite piece, often called a work of art of sake, characterized by a smooth texture like silk and an elegant aroma.

"Kuzuryu" is another representative brand born with the concept of "A cup opening the door to freedom." Its charm lies in being able to taste it in a free style, such as the Daiginjo sake "Kuzuryu Daiginjo" which can be enjoyed as warmed sake, and Junmai sake which can be enjoyed in a wide range of temperatures from cold to warm. It is an approachable yet high-quality sake that richly colors the daily dining table.

"Yusho" is a traditional brand that Tanabe Shuzo has maintained since its founding. It was named after winning repeatedly at numerous judging competitions. It is a sake that cherishes the old-fashioned taste, essential for daily evening drinks, and continues to be loved by locals for a long time.

"Echizen Misaki" is the current flagship brand born as Tanabe Shuzo focused on specific designation sake. Its quality is highly evaluated, achieving 6 consecutive gold medals at the National New Sake Appraising, the only one in Fukui Prefecture to do so. Contrary to the brand name evocative of the rough waves of Fukui's severe winter and the strength living there, it features a delicate and transparent taste. It is a representative sake of Fukui where tradition and innovation fuse.

"Kippo" is a brand bearing the name of Yoshida Shuzo's new brewery, "Kippo-gura." Inheriting the history of Kippo Temple that once stood on this land, it expresses the deep history and climate of Eiheiji. Characterized by a rich aroma and full-bodied taste, it is a bottle you want to taste on a special day.

"Yu YOU" (Yu) is a new brand created from the desire to make Junmai Daiginjo and Junmai Ginjo more casual and free to enjoy. It features a playful naming and a fragrant, super dry taste. While embodying the terroir of Eiheiji, it is a stylish sake that matches modern lifestyles.

"Sanze" is the pinnacle brand of Yoshida Shuzo, embodying three worldviews (three elements of sake brewing, three periods of time, and succession over three generations) in its name. It is a Junmai Daiginjo highly acclaimed worldwide, winning a gold medal at the London Sake Challenge. It is a supreme taste that encapsulates the story woven by the nature of Eiheiji and human activities in every drop.

"Asaizumi" is one of the brands developed by Yoshida Shuzo to match various scenes and concepts. The rich nature and water of Eiheiji, along with traditional techniques, are alive in it, offering a taste that accompanies the drinker's heart. It is a sake that can be enjoyed with Fukui's food culture and the changing seasons.

"Eiheiji Hakuryu" is Yoshida Shuzo's new flagship brand, evolved from the traditional "Hakuryu." With the concept of "Eiheiji Terroir," it is a Junmai sake committed to Eiheiji's rice, water, and people. Maximizing the inherent power of rice, it achieves both rich umami and crispness, with a taste that makes you feel the earth of Fukui and Eiheiji.

"Shiki Monogatari" is one of the brands developed by Yoshida Shuzo to match various scenes and concepts. The rich nature and water of Eiheiji, along with traditional techniques, are alive in it, offering a taste that accompanies the drinker's heart. It is a sake that can be enjoyed with Fukui's food culture and the changing seasons.

"Saba Hikaru" is one of the brands developed by Yoshida Shuzo to match various scenes and concepts. The rich nature and water of Eiheiji, along with traditional techniques, are alive in it, offering a taste that accompanies the drinker's heart. It is a sake that can be enjoyed with Fukui's food culture and the changing seasons.

"Tsukinosho" is a brand with a romantic name brewed by Mouri Shuzo. It was created with the aim of having a taste that gently accompanies the heart, like the moon shining in the night sky. Characterized by a soft and mellow mouthfeel created by Fukui's clear water, it is a healing sake that makes you want to slowly tilt your cup.

"Koshino Keigetsu" is one of the representative brands inheriting the tradition of Mouri Shuzo. It embodies the wish to be a noble and beautiful sake, like the "Katsura tree said to grow on the moon." Using Fukui brewing rice and well water from the brewery, it is a staple sake with a timeless taste that continues to be loved locally for a long time.