Sake Brands
in Saga

Fuyo was a brand produced by Tanaka Shuzo. The brand name "Fuyo" is also produced by Yamato Shuzo and was used by multiple breweries.

"Hizen Toji" is the flagship brand of Yamato Shuzo, brewed with subsoil water from Mt. Sefuri. It is characterized by sake brewing that inherits the traditional techniques of Hizen Toji, possessing a mellow and deep flavor. It maximizes the umami of rice and is an authentic sake with excellent compatibility with meals.

"Mado no Tsuki" is a historic brand that has been passed down continuously from Mado no Tsuki Shuzo before the merger. While respecting tradition, it pursues a flavor suited to modern tastes. With a gentle aroma and a clean mouthfeel, it is a comforting cup familiar as a daily evening drink.

"Akakabe" is a traditional brand inherited from the former Akakabe Shuzo. Its name is said to originate from the red walls that were characteristic of the brewery. It features a firm richness and umami, yet a sharp finish. It continues to protect a nostalgic yet unfading flavor that impresses fans from the past.

"Fuyo" is a venerable brand name that was once used by multiple sake breweries. At Yamato Shuzo, it is brewed aiming for a beautiful and delicate flavor worthy of its name. It features an elegant aroma and a smooth mouthfeel, finished into a refined sake quality that gives comfort to the drinker.

"Nagomi" is a brand that expresses a gentle and harmonious flavor, just as its name suggests. Emphasizing balance with meals, it exists like a great supporting actor that enhances the taste of cuisine without being too assertive. Its warm sake quality that gently wraps around moments of gathering with family and friends is appealing.

"Mikuniyama" is a brand created with the image of the majestic mountain range in the region where the brewery is located. A refreshing scent that makes you feel the nature of the mountains and the umami that feels the blessings of the solid earth coexist. It is a large-scale bottle that you want to taste while thinking about the majestic nature.

"Haru no Umi" is a brand that expresses the calm and idyllic scene of the spring sea. It features a soft and warm flavor, like the spring that visits after overcoming the severity of winter. The gentle sweetness and aroma that spread when put in the mouth are ideal for celebrations and spring outings.

"Balloon Pack" is a product with a unique and friendly package form, as its name suggests. Developed as a daily sake that can be enjoyed casually, convenience of carrying and storage is also considered. The flavor that can be drunk without affectation is useful in various scenes such as outdoors and casual gatherings.

"Gyoen" is the flagship brand of Yoshitake Shuzojo. The name implies "sake that colors the banquet," and it is familiar as a bottle that adds grace to celebrations and fun gatherings. The flavor, carefully brewed with traditional methods, is easy to pair with any dish, and its approachability that does not choose the drinker is appealing.

"Kihotsuru" is a brand named with the image of a crane dancing in Mt. Kiyama. Sticking to rice and water nurtured by the rich nature of local Kiyama, it maintains small-batch production with careful handmade brewing. The balance between refreshing sharpness and plump aroma is exquisite, fascinating drinkers with a wide lineup from super dry Junmai sake to gorgeous Ginjo sake.

"Wasurenagusa" is another brand produced by Kiyama Shoten. Like the flower language of forget-me-not (Wasurenagusa) "forget me not" and "true love," it is brewed aiming for a flavor that remains in the heart. It is an emotional sake that makes you feel a solid strength at the core within a delicate and gentle mouthfeel.

"Toranoko" is a local sake nurtured in Ureshino, a town of tea and hot springs. Brewed in an environment blessed with regional resources of Ureshino Onsen and Ureshino Tea, it has been familiar as a souvenir of the hot spring town for many years. It features a plump flavor that makes use of the umami of rice, and a deep sake quality that can be enjoyed both warm and cold. It goes well with local ingredients, especially hot spring boiled tofu and seafood, and is a brand that nestles close to Ureshino's food culture.

"Munemasa" is a sake brand brewed with Arita's famous water and rice grown in Saga Prefecture. It offers a diverse lineup from Daiginjo to Junmai sake, featuring a refreshing mouthfeel and well-balanced flavor unique to ultra-soft water brewing. As proven by consecutive awards at recent international contests, it boasts quality that is highly evaluated worldwide.

"Takasago" is the flagship brand of Koyanagi Shuzo, inheriting the traditions of Ogi. While cherishing and protecting the flavor that has been loved by the locals throughout its long history, it also challenges new sake brewing adapted to the changes of the times. Characterized by a plump aroma and deep flavor, it is a broad-minded sake that accompanies both special occasions and daily evening drinks.

"Tenzan" is the flagship brand inheriting the tradition since the founding of Tenzan Shuzo. Because the Tenzan subsoil water used for brewing is mineral-rich hard water, it has been familiar as a sharp, dry "men's sake" among Saga sakes, which are often considered sweet. While allowing you to firmly feel the umami of rice, it features a refreshing aftertaste that you never get tired of drinking.

"Ichijitsu Senshu" is a brand infused with feelings of impatience and earnest wishes. It aims for a delicate and profound flavor that nestles close to the heart waiting for a reunion with a loved one or a special time. It is a bottle with a long finish that makes you want to taste it slowly over time.

"Shichida" is a Junmai sake brand launched by the 6th generation brewer Kensuke Shichida, bearing his own surname. With the theme of maximizing the umami of rice grown locally in Ogi, it pursues a flavor that suits modern dining tables. A gentle and elegant aroma, impact the moment you put it in your mouth, and good sharpness coexist, creating an attractive flavor that makes you want to drink another cup.

"Hotaruyoi" is a brand named after the Genji fireflies that dance around the "Kiyomizu Waterfall" of the Gion River flowing near the brewery. Like fireflies emitting fantastic light on early summer nights, it features a gentle and emotional flavor. When drunk chilled, its refreshing sensation and delicate flavor stand out even more.

"Hitenzan" is a brand created with the image of the majestic figure of Mt. Tenzan, a famous peak in Saga. A solid presence like a mountain and an uplifting flavor heading towards the sky coexist. Combining strength and elegance, it has a dignity suitable for a cup on a special day.