Sake Brands
in Fukushima
Wakazeki
若関Wakazeki is the flagship brand named with youthful vitality and strong will. With a strict commitment to 100% "Koriyama-made" rice, yeast, water, and craftsmen, it achieves the ultimate local pairing that delivers energy and peace to the daily table.
Yusa
遊佐Daishichi
大七Daishichi is a peak global brand that has walked the royal road of "Kimoto brewing" since its founding in 1752. The fusion of labor-intensive Kimoto methods and unique "super-flat milling" achieves a one-of-a-kind quality that is heavy yet noble, featuring velvety smoothness and deep complexity. Its dignity, praised by G8 Summit participants and prestigious European wine lovers alike, broadcasts the essence of sake to the world. It is a supreme drop that shakes the soul, making one feel the universe in a single sip.
Oushuuadachigahara
奥州安達ヶ原Adataraakikusui
あだたら菊水This brewery is closed
Gihei
儀兵衛Koten Sharaku
古典写楽Koten Sharaku is a brand that highlighted Higashiyama Shuzo's individuality by featuring the works of Edo-period ukiyo-e artist Toshusai Sharaku on its labels. Characterized by a smooth mouthfeel and refreshing crispness, its pure taste, which seemed to capture the scenery of Aizu-Wakamatsu, fascinated many fans. Today, that tradition has been passed down to "Sharaku" by Miyaizumi Meijo, soaring to the world as a leading sake representing Aizu.
Higashiyama
東山Higashiyama is a brand named after the terroir of Aizu-Wakamatsu and the brewery's history. Its pure taste nurtured by Aizu's rich nature has long been loved as a staple for local evening drinks.
Tenko
天香Tenko is a brand formerly brewed by Kashiwagi Shuzoten, bearing an elegant name meaning "heavenly fragrance." As its name suggests, it aimed for a highly fragrant and refined quality, and was loved for many years by locals as a masterpiece reflecting Aizu-Wakamatsu's pure terroir.
Aizu-nagare
会津流Aizu-nagare is a Junmai sake that carves the tradition, terroir, and craftsmen's style of Aizu into its name. Featuring the rich umami of 100% Aizu rice, it is an orthodox local sake that makes one feel the slow passage of time.
Tsurugajo
鶴ヶ城Tsurugajo is a high-toned masterpiece bearing the name of Aizu's symbolical castle. Its gentle aroma and dignified character continue to convey the history and pride of Aizu.
Seishi
成志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
辰泉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.
Eiho-ya
永寶屋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
鶴乃江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.
Gekkyu
月弓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."
Kuntaka
薫鷹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
会津灘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.
Someizakura
染井櫻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
壺中春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
春高楼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.
Kitakata, Town of Kanji
漢字のまち喜多方Kanji no Machi Kitakata is a concept brand expressing the Kanji culture rooted in the storehouse town of Kitakata through sake. Its labels with beautiful calligraphy and sincerely brewed taste promote Kitakata's cultural charm both at home and abroad.
Kokko
国光Kokko is a traditional brand loved in Kitakata since the Edo period. Utilizing the pure underground water from Mount Iide, its sincerely brewed taste is an immortal local sake that conveys the richness of Kitakata's history and climate to the present day.
Kitakata Ramen Sake
喜多方ラーメン酒Kitakata Ramen Sake is a unique sake designed for perfect harmony with Kitakata Ramen—one of Japan's top three ramen styles. Featuring a powerful crispness that stands up to rich soups and a clean aftertaste, it is a specialty for enjoying Kitakata's unique food culture.
Kura
蔵Kura is a brand expressing the origin of sake brewed in the storehouse town of Kitakata. Brewed slowly and carefully within the traditional storehouse, it is a community-rooted specialty featuring a gentle and deep taste.