Sake Brands
in Fukushima

Seishi is a special brand bearing the name of Toji Seishi Hareyama, the key figure in the revival of "Kyo no Hana." The Toji's meticulous skills and indomitable spirit for brewing live within every bottle.

Tatsuizumi is the flagship brand that has carried the brewery's tradition since its founding in 1877. Its charm lies in a sincere taste where handcrafted warmth and Aizu's pure terroir melt together.

Aizu Chujo is the flagship brand of Tsurunoe Shuzo, conveying the spirit of the Aizu clan to the present day. Preserving traditional handcrafted methods, it pursues the "gentle umami of rice with warmth." Its mellow aroma and soft mouthfeel, yet with a dignified core, have earned high praise in numerous competitions. It is a leading sake representing Aizu, echoing the dignity of Aizu's samurai culture.

Eiho-ya is a traditional brand bearing the brewery's shop name. It features a taste where the umami of rice is carefully drawn out, gently spreading through the palate—a display of expert skill.

Tsurunoe is the brand bearing the brewery's name, expressing 200 years of tradition and the elegance of pure streams. It offers a rich taste that leverages rice's original power and conveys the history of Aizu.

Yuri is a brand produced by female Toji Yuri Hayashi, under the concept of "Sake brewed by a woman, recommended for women." Born from the delicate yet strong-willed brewing of a mother-daughter team, its charm lies in a brilliant aroma and a dignified dry taste. It is a modern beauty of a sake that offers the gentle swelling of rice umami while maintaining a crisp aftertaste.

Hanaharu is a traditional brand that has walked alongside Aizu's history since its founding in 1718. As the representative "face" of Aizu, it pursues a "slightly dry" taste with transparency that leverages the original umami of rice. It pairs perfectly with Aizu's local cuisine and has won numerous top awards in competitions both at home and abroad. It is an immortal sake that combines brilliance and purity, like a flower announcing spring to Aizu.

Yume no Kanade is a next-generation flagship brand released by Hanaharu Shuzo to commemorate its 300th anniversary. With the slogan "luxury to be enjoyed casually," it focuses on Junmai Daiginjo polished to 50%. Its moderate aroma and clean finish represent the ultimate in sophisticated "sake for food pairing" that harmonizes with modern diverse dining scenes. With a rich history of Gold Medals, it is Aizu's melody playing toward the future.

Nagurayama is a traditional brand loved in Aizu-Wakamatsu since its founding in 1918. Embodying the brewery's pursuit of "beautiful sweetness," it features a balanced taste where the umami of local rice and pure underground spring water melt together. It is a sake where Aizu's history and sincerity live, accompanying a peaceful daily life.

Gekkyu is the masterpiece of Nagurayama Shuzo recognized worldwide, having won the highest award "Trophy" at IWC. Using Fukushima-grown "Yume no Kaori" rice, its charm lies in a quality where gentle aroma and rice-derived mild sweetness are perfectly balanced. It is a next-generation sake that captivates everyone from beginners to connoisseurs, offering the ultimate experience of refined "sweetness."

Aizu Musume is the ultimate local sake that expresses Aizu's "soil and wind," adhering strictly to rice and water from the brewery's own fields within a three-kilometer radius. Its taste, born from an exhaustive terroir-oriented approach called "Dosan-Doho," features a magnificent harmony of powerful rice umami and a dignified crisp finish. In particular, the field-limited series "Jo" is a gem of a brand representing Aizu, conveying the story of each individual field to the drinker.

Kuntaka is a traditional brand loved in Aizu-Wakamatsu for over 160 years. It is a classical local sake with a harmony of rich umami, gentle aroma, and a pleasant aftertaste, conveying the good old Aizu atmosphere to the present day.

Aizu Nada is a brand named with the brewery's spirit to match the quality of the famous sake district Nada. Brewed sincerely against the backdrop of Aizu's rich nature, it has long been loved by locals.

Suehiro is the hallmark brand of the brewery that has carried Aizu's history and culture since its founding in 1850. As a holy ground for Yamahai brewing, it pursues deep rice umami and crisp acidity. Brewed in buildings designated as Registered Tangible Cultural Properties, its taste fascinates fans not only locally but nationwide, continuing to shine as the orthodox path of Aizu's local sake.

Gensai is the pinnacle Daiginjo of Suehiro Shuzo, named after the famous Aizu clan councillor Tanaka Gensai. Crafted with the utmost skills of the Toji and brewers using the finest rice and water, its character features a noble melon-like aroma and a profound richness. Its overwhelming perfection, proven by five consecutive years of Gold Medals, makes it a jewel of a sake that embodies the pride of Aizu.

Someizakura is a brand inspired by the beautiful spring of Aizu, a famous spot for cherry blossoms. With its brilliant aroma and elegant taste, it is a sake full of atmosphere, perfect for a banquet under the full-blown cherry blossoms.

Kochu-shun is a brand named after the Chinese fable "Kochu no Ten," expressing the joy of forgetting daily life. It produces a blissful, relaxing moment with a harmony of rice's original umami and gentle aroma.

Harukoro is a brand inspired by a phrase from the famous song "Kojo no Tsuki," evoking the romance of history. It features a noble and elegant taste reminiscent of the four seasons at Tsurugajo Castle.

Sharaku is the pinnacle of popularity brands from Miyaizumi Meijo that has pushed Aizu sake onto the world stage. With the concept of "fruit aroma passing through the nose on the first sip, and gently sparking rice umami," they thoroughly implement one-time pasteurization (using a pasteurizer) with expert skills. Its fresh and sensual taste has gained overwhelming support both domestically and internationally, standing as a new Aizu standard that rewrites the history of sake.