Sake Brands
in Fukuoka

"Umegatani" is the flagship brand bearing the brewery's name, embodying the climate of Chikuho and the skills of traditional sake brewing. Using sake rice grown in Okuma-machi, Kama City and local water, it is carefully brewed using old-fashioned handmade methods. It features a rich flavor that cherishes the umami of rice, with a substantial body and richness. The sake quality is suitable for enjoying as warmed sake, where the sweetness and umami of the rice expand fully, resulting in a mellow and gentle mouthfeel. It goes well with local cuisine of the Chikuho region and home-cooked tastes, and is loved locally as a sake that accompanies daily dining. It is a brand that has walked together with the local food culture, maintaining a rustic and warm flavor typical of old-fashioned sake.

"Kurodabushi" is the flagship brand of Osato Shuzo, a powerful brand imaging Kanbei Kuroda who built the foundation of the Fukuoka domain and his vassals, the Kuroda Bushi. Expressing the bravery and sincerity of the Kuroda warriors active from the Sengoku period to the Edo period in the sake quality, it features a sturdy, substantial, and satisfying flavor. It is a rich sake quality that fully brings out the umami and richness of rice, finished to make you feel roundness and gentleness within the strength. Designed to be suitable for enjoying as warmed sake, when heated, the sweetness and umami of the rice expand fully, becoming a mellow and deep flavor. It goes well with local cuisine of the Chikuho region, hot pot dishes, and strong-flavored dishes, making it ideal as a dining sake to enjoy with meals. It is loved locally as a sturdy and masculine brand that infuses the history of Fukuoka and the spirit of Bushido into sake.

"Hikosan" is a brand named after the sacred mountain Mt. Hikosan, located on the border of Fukuoka and Oita prefectures, expressing the purity and holiness of the sacred ground of mountain worship. Mt. Hikosan has long been known as a sacred site of Shugendo and has gathered the faith of people in the Chikuho region. Infusing the pure and sacred atmosphere into the sake quality, it features a clean, light flavor and a transparent mouthfeel. Aiming for a clear sake quality worthy of the name of the sacred mountain, it is finished with a clear taste free of off-flavors. When enjoyed cold, the refreshing aroma and sharp mouthfeel stand out, making it suitable for the hot summer season. It has been loved locally for a long time as a brand bearing the name of Mt. Hikosan, familiar to the people of the Chikuho region.

"Fukutsuru" is the flagship brand of Ishii Sangyo, combining an auspicious name wishing for "wealth" and "long-lasting prosperity" with the elegance of a "crane" (tsuru). Using sake rice grown in Kaneo, Miyawaka City and local water, it is carefully brewed using traditional methods. It features a rich flavor that cherishes the umami of rice, with a substantial body and richness. The sake quality is suitable for enjoying as warmed sake, where the sweetness and umami of the rice expand fully when heated, resulting in a mellow and gentle mouthfeel. It goes well with local cuisine of the Chikuho region and home-cooked tastes, and is also enjoyed at celebrations and festive occasions. It is loved as a brand that has been cherished locally for a long time, protecting the tradition of sake brewing rooted in the community.

"Kusugiku" (Kyushu Kiku) is the flagship brand of Hayashi Ryuhei Shuzojo, named with the aim of being a sake that is pure and elegant like chrysanthemum flowers blooming in the land of Kyushu. Using sake rice grown in Saigawa, Miyako-machi and the clear underground water of Mt. Hikosan, it is carefully brewed using traditional handmade methods. Based on a dry and light profile, it has a well-balanced finish where you can firmly feel the umami of rice despite the clean taste. Characterized by a neat and elegant aroma like a chrysanthemum flower and a sharp finish, it functions as an excellent supporting actor that enhances meals. It has the versatility to be enjoyed both cold and warm, making it ideal as a dining sake to accompany daily meals. It goes well with fresh seafood from the Keichiku region and the bounty of the Buzen Sea, pursuing a sake quality that harmonizes with the local food culture.

"Genjiinomori" is a brand handled by Hayashi Ryuhei Shuzojo, imaging the rich natural environment of Saigawa, Miyako-machi. "Genjii" is based on a legendary figure who continued to protect the local forest, expressing the importance of coexistence with nature and environmental protection. It features sake brewing utilizing the purity of the rich forest spreading at the foot of Mt. Hikosan and the bounty of the underground water welling up from there. Characterized by a fruity and gentle aroma and a soft mouthfeel, it expresses the coolness and peace felt in the forest in the sake quality. With a taste that makes you feel the umami of rice and the bounty of nature, it is a calm and well-balanced finish. As a natural sake, it is also a brand showing the attitude of sake brewing considering the environment, infused with the brewery's philosophy of cherishing local nature.

"Zanshin" is a brand handled by Hayashi Ryuhei Shuzojo, expressing the spirit of "Zanshin" in martial arts. "Zanshin" refers to the spirit in martial arts of remaining alert even after completing a technique, not forgetting respect for the opponent and self-admonition. This brand embodies the brewery's stance of not allowing any compromise in all processes of sake brewing and remaining alert until the end. Characterized by a dignified appearance and a strong flavor with a core, it is a sake quality with a solid structure despite being light (tanrei). The sharp finish and the elegant umami remaining as an aftertaste after drinking express the spirit of "Zanshin." It attracts attention from sake lovers as a philosophical brand incorporating the spirituality of martial arts into sake brewing.

"Toyokoma" is the flagship brand of Towatari Shuzo, expressing rich harvest and sake that is powerful and dynamic like a horse (koma). Utilizing the rich natural environment of Soeda-machi and the underground water of Mt. Hikosan, it features a rich flavor that fully brings out the umami of rice. It has a solid body and richness, making it a satisfying sake quality. Designed to be suitable for enjoying as warmed sake, when heated, the sweetness and umami of the rice expand fully, becoming a mellow and deep flavor. It goes well with local cuisine of the Chikuho region, hot pot dishes, and strong-flavored dishes, making it ideal as a dining sake to enjoy with meals. As a brand that has been loved locally for a long time, it walks together with the food culture of Soeda-machi.

"Hikosan" is a brand bearing the name of the sacred mountain Mt. Hikosan, expressing the purity and holiness of the sacred ground of mountain worship. Currently located at the foot of Mt. Hikosan, it is a brand unique to the brewery, using the clear underground water welling up from the sacred mountain as brewing water and pursuing a crystal clear sake quality. It features a clean, light flavor and a transparent mouthfeel. Aiming for a pure sake quality worthy of the name of the sacred mountain, it is finished with a clear taste free of off-flavors. When enjoyed cold, the refreshing aroma and sharp mouthfeel stand out, making it suitable for the hot summer season. It is familiar locally as a brand expressing the natural environment of Soeda-machi and Mt. Hikosan.

"Fukutaro" is the flagship brand bearing the brewery's name, a sake with an auspicious name wishing for fortune and abundant prosperity. Unique to the brewery located at the foot of the sacred mountain Mt. Hikosan, it features sake brewing utilizing the pure underground water of the mountain. With a rustic and warm flavor that cherishes the umami of rice, it has a style typical of old-fashioned Japanese sake. The sake quality is suitable for enjoying as warmed sake, where the sweetness and umami of the rice expand fully when heated, resulting in a mellow and gentle mouthfeel. It is a brand familiar to climbers and worshipers visiting Mt. Hikosan, as well as local people. It is a rustic and sincere brand embodying the brewery's stance of protecting the natural environment of Mt. Hikosan and local traditions.

"Toyonokotobuki" is the flagship brand of Goto Shuzo, an auspicious brand containing the wish for sake that continues to celebrate (kotohogi) for a long time in the land of Buzen. Utilizing the climate of Buzen City and local sake rice, it is carefully brewed using traditional methods. It features a rich flavor that cherishes the umami of rice, with a substantial body and richness. Designed with a sake quality considering compatibility with fresh seafood from the Buzen Sea, it is ideal for enjoying with dishes utilizing seafood. It is a well-balanced finish where you can firmly feel the umami of rice despite being light (tanrei). As a brand that has been loved locally for a long time, it walks together with the food culture of Buzen City.

"Saifukanbai" is a brand named after Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, expressing respect for Sugawara Michizane, the god of learning, and the purity of plum blossoms blooming in early spring. Like the plum blossoms of Dazaifu Tenmangu, it infuses dignified elegance and grace into the sake quality. Based on a dry and light profile, it is a well-balanced finish where you can firmly feel the umami of rice despite the clean taste. Characterized by a neat and elegant aroma like early spring plum blossoms and a sharp finish. When enjoyed cold, the refreshing aroma and light taste stand out, functioning as an excellent supporting actor that enhances meals. It is popular as a brand suitable for worship at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine and celebrations of academic achievement.

"Takamasamune" is the flagship brand holding the brewery's name, expressing noble and powerful sake soaring high like a hawk. Utilizing the rich natural environment and high-quality groundwater of Daizenji-machi, Kurume City, it is carefully brewed using traditional methods. It features a rich flavor that fully brings out the umami of rice, with a substantial body and richness. It has a sake quality that makes you feel elegance within strength, along with a sharp cut like the keen eye of a hawk. Designed to be suitable for enjoying as warmed sake, the sweetness and umami of the rice expand fully when heated. It goes well with local cuisine of the Chikugo region and local gourmet foods such as Kurume ramen and yakitori, and is loved as a brand supporting the local food culture.

"Chikugonokanbai" is a brand expressing the climate of the Chikugo region and the purity of plum blossoms blooming in early spring. Using sake rice grown in the rich natural environment of the Chikugo Plain and high-quality groundwater from Kurume, it features sake brewing utilizing the individuality of the Chikugo region. Based on a dry and light profile, you can firmly feel the umami of rice despite the clean taste. Infusing the dignified elegance and grace of winter plum blossoms into the sake quality, it features a neat, elegant aroma and a sharp finish. When enjoyed cold, the refreshing aroma and light taste stand out, functioning as an excellent supporting actor that enhances meals. Pursuing a sake quality that harmonizes with the food culture of the Chikugo region, it is a brand loved locally for a long time.

"Oniyo" is a brand named after the strange festival "Oniyo" of Daizenji Tamataregu Shrine, a sake rich in local color expressing the traditional culture of Daizenji-machi, Kurume City. "Oniyo" is a brave fire festival held every year on January 7th, counted as one of the three major fire festivals in Japan. It infuses the heat and power of this festival and the wish for warding off evil into the sake quality. It features a powerful and dynamic flavor, with a rich sake quality that fully brings out the umami of rice. Designed to be suitable for enjoying as warmed sake, when heated, the sweetness and umami of the rice expand fully, making you feel warmth like the heat of the festival. It goes well with local cuisine of the Chikugo region and hot pot dishes, and is a brand enjoyed together with the local festival. It is popular as a unique brand rooted in the community, incorporating the traditional culture of Daizenji into sake brewing.

"Mizuho Nishiki" is the flagship brand holding the brewery's name, expressing beautiful shining sake like a brocade of fresh rice ears. Using sake rice grown in the rich natural environment of the Chikugo Plain and high-quality groundwater from Kurume, it is carefully brewed using traditional methods. It features a rich flavor that cherishes the umami of rice, with a substantial body and richness. It expresses the richness and beauty of autumn when rice ears ripen into golden color in the sake quality, offering a mellow and warm flavor. Designed to be suitable for enjoying as warmed sake, the sweetness and umami of the rice expand further when heated. Pursuing a sake quality that harmonizes with the food culture of the Chikugo region, it is a brand loved locally for a long time.

"Fuun Kenkiden Tange Sazen" is a unique brand named after the masterpiece of period drama "Tange Sazen," expressing the solitary spirit and sword skill of the one-eyed, one-armed swordsman Tange Sazen. "Tange Sazen" is a character representing pop culture, aiming for a sharp sake quality like his boldness and the sharpness of his sword. Based on a dry and light profile, it features a crisp mouthfeel and a sharp finish like a sword. When enjoyed cold, the refreshing aroma and sharp taste stand out, functioning as an excellent supporting actor that enhances meals. With its unique naming and reliable sake quality, it attracts attention from sake enthusiasts. It is a playful brand incorporating Japanese pop culture of period drama into sake brewing.

"Ikekame" is the flagship brand holding the brewery's name, an auspicious sake imaging a turtle, a symbol of longevity and prosperity. Utilizing the rich natural environment of Mizuma-machi, Kurume City, and the blessings of the Chikugo River, it is carefully brewed using traditional methods. It features a rich flavor that cherishes the umami of rice, with a substantial body and richness. Aiming for sake that can be enjoyed slowly and for a long time like a turtle, it has a gentle and well-balanced sake quality that you won't get tired of drinking. Designed to be suitable for enjoying as warmed sake, the sweetness and umami of the rice expand fully when heated. With an auspicious name suitable for celebratory occasions and a rich flavor, it is a brand loved locally for a long time.

"Kurokabuto" is a powerful brand imaging a warlord's helmet, expressing the bravery and spirit of Sengoku warlords in the sake quality. The black-lacquered helmet symbolizes the power and dignity of a warlord, infusing that imposing appearance into the sake quality. It features a sturdy and satisfying flavor, with a rich sake quality that fully brings out the umami and richness of rice. Designed to be suitable for enjoying as warmed sake, when heated, the sweetness and umami of the rice expand fully, making you feel roundness and gentleness within strength. It goes well with local cuisine of the Chikugo region, hot pot dishes, and strong-flavored dishes, making it ideal as a dining sake to enjoy with meals. It is popular as a masculine and sturdy brand incorporating the spirituality of warlords into sake brewing.

"Yorosuya Kojin" is a brand named after the hit role "Kojin" of the period drama masterpiece "Yorosuya Kinnosuke," expressing the spirit of a dynamic master swordsman. "Kojin" refers to an especially rough and powerful existence among gods, infusing that strength and masculine charm into the sake quality. It features a sturdy and satisfying flavor, with a rich sake quality that fully brings out the umami and richness of rice. Designed to be suitable for enjoying as warmed sake, when heated, the sweetness and umami of the rice expand fully, making you feel roundness and gentleness within strength. It goes well with local cuisine of the Chikugo region, hot pot dishes, and strong-flavored dishes, making it ideal as a dining sake to enjoy with meals. It is a dynamic and powerful brand incorporating the Japanese pop culture of period drama into sake brewing.