Sake Brands
in Kyoto

"Meiyokan" (Crown of Honor) is a brand that Meiyokan Shuzo once brewed with pride. As the name "Crown of Honor" suggests, it contained the wish to pursue the highest quality and be a sake that colors people's celebratory occasions. It is passed down as having a mellow mouthfeel brought by Fushimi's water and a dignified and elegant taste. Although it has now become a phantom sake, its brilliance, once loved as one of Fushimi's representative brands, still shines quietly in history.

"Hobuku Zetto" (Roaring with Laughter) is a sake as its unique name suggests, containing the wish for drinkers to break into a smile and spend a happy time. It was born as a low-alcohol (8%) Junmai sake where the soft sweetness of rice and refreshing fruit-like acidity bounce pleasantly. Overturning the image that "sake is difficult." The light mouthfeel like white wine brilliantly colors parties and casual dining scenes. It is a brand symbolizing the innovative side of the playful Masuda Tokubee Shoten.

"Bikkuri Gyoten" (Thunderstruck) is a sparkling Junmai sake that delivers a new sake experience that surprises everyone at first sip, as the name suggests. Characterized by the soft sweetness of rice and the refreshing carbonated gas that bubbles pleasantly in the mouth, it is a taste friendly even to sake beginners. The brilliant presentation reminiscent of champagne makes the toast scene special and the dining time even more enjoyable. A modern sake beyond the framework of tradition, where the progressive spirit of Masuda Tokubee Shoten lives.

"Omotenashi Fushimi" is a brand that fuses the spirit of Kyoto's "Omotenashi" (hospitality) and Fushimi's rich food culture. Fushimi's soft famous water gently draws out the umami of rice, staying close to any dish, characterized by an elegant taste that is not too assertive. Welcoming visitors warmly and sharing peaceful moments. Such a Kyoto spirit is contained in this cup. For gifts to important people or pleasant conversations in entertaining places. It is loved as a sake that conveys thoughtfulness.

"Kasegigashira" (Money Maker) is a remarkable brand that far exceeds the expectation of "becoming an existence that supports the brewery" as embedded in its name, creating new fans one after another. It is characterized by a fruity and sweet-and-sour aroma like lychee and a light acidity reminiscent of white wine, so much so that it is hard to believe it is made only from rice. The alcohol content is set at an easy-to-drink level of around 8%, making it perfect as an aperitif or for pairing with cheese and Western cuisine. In traditional Fushimi. It is the pride of Masuda Tokubee Shoten, embodying the future of sake.

"Kyosansui" is Gekkeikan's elegant brand, themed after Kyoto's rich nature, especially the clear water springing from the mountains. Maximizing the umami of Fushimi's medium-hard water and carefully selected rice, it pursues a taste that one never tires of, being mellow yet having a dignified sharp finish. Its taste is as clear and beautiful as if reflecting Kyoto's scenic beauty (Sanshi Suimei), gracefully and superbly enhancing the taste of delicate Kyoto cuisine's ingredients. It is a special sake where Gekkeikan's solid techniques live, for enjoying Kyoto's natural blessings with all five senses.

"Oshaberi Kujira" (Chatty Whale) is a brand full of individuality born from the desire for people to enjoy sake more casually and freely. As the name suggests. It pursues a light and sharp taste perfect for modern dining tables, so that conversation with important people becomes lively around delicious sake. Characterized by a friendly character and stylish design that creates a relaxed moment like a whale swimming leisurely. Proposed as a new way to enjoy sake. It is a free and playful new standard from Gekkeikan.

"Miyako Masamune" (The Capital's True Brand) is a brand that Kyoto Shuzo once brewed with sincerity. The wish to be an "orthodox sake" worthy of Kyoto's history and dignity as an ancient capital was embedded in its name. Characterized by a simple yet consistent taste nurtured by the rich nature of the Kizugawa basin, it was long loved as an essential local sake for daily dining tables. Although it has now become a phantom sake, the memory of its mellow umami that once enriched the region still remains as a popular story among people.

"Kasazuru" (Umbrella Crane) is the flagship brand that Komori Jozo brews with pride as the last guardian of Oe-cho, Fukuchiyama City. Contained within the name is the wish to wrap people with affection like an "Umbrella" (Kasa), be loved for a long time like a "Crane" (Tsuru), and bring much happiness. Characterized by a mellow yet consistent taste that carefully draws out the umami of rice grown with care in local Fukuchiyama with Oe's clear groundwater. The taste rooted in the community has both nostalgia reminiscent of Fukuchiyama's original landscape and a dignified elegance.

"Rokkan" is a brand symbolizing the dawn of a new era, born with the revival of Towa Shuzo. Two thoughts are embedded in the name: "Rokkan" (human five senses + joy of drinking) and gratitude to the local "Rokubu district." The sake brewed by female Toji Jun Imagawa is characterized by a refreshing drinking experience that makes one feel Fukuchiyama's rich spring water while drawing out the full umami of rice. With textile designs adopted for labels, it is a sake where modern sensibility and tradition are beautifully harmonized, pleasing not only the sense of taste but also sight.

"Fukuchi Sanman Nisen-goku" is a brand inheriting history and pride, originating from the official rice yield (Omotedaka) of the Kutsuki family, who were the lords of Fukuchiyama Castle. Its name is sung in the Fukuchiyama Ondo (folk song), and for Fukuchiyama people, it is a symbolic sake representing the pride of their hometown. Brewed carefully with traditional "Kibune-shibori" focusing on local ingredients, its taste is a thick finish where gentle aroma and rich rice umami are harmonized. As a bottle that tells Fukuchiyama's history, it is an essential and specially loved local sake for local festivals and celebratory days.