Sake Brands
in Saitama

"Kikko Hanabishi" is the supreme brand of Shimizu Shuzo born from a rare production of only 350 koku per year. Its flavor, reaching the pinnacle of traditional "Nojun Umakuchi" (full-bodied and savory), features a deep finish that embraces the drinker as rice sweetness and umami surge richly. A gem of an exquisite local sake always causing queues at tasting events in Saitama, where the craftsman's soul and regional terroir are crystallized.

"Ai no Sato" is the traditional brand of Nanyo Jozo that cherishes the terroir and history of Hanyu, which once prospered as a center of indigo dyeing. In contrast to Hana-abi that pursues gorgeousness, it emphasizes the balance of elegant, refreshing aroma and smooth umami. A sincere local sake that has been loved locally for a long time, staying close to daily meals.

"Hana-abi" is the flagship brand of Nanyo Jozo that overturned the concept of sake and has enthusiastic fans all over the world. Its flavor, infused with the wish of "blooming a large flower bathing in sunlight," features a dense fruit aroma like ripe pineapple and honey-like fresh and juicy sweetness. Crystal-like brilliance created by amazing gorgeousness and lack of off-flavors makes it a supreme fine sake truly suitable to be called "phantom."

"Kami no Izumi" is a traditional brand Toa Shuzo protects, symbolizing clear water that is a blessing from heaven. Pursuing brewing that pulls out the beauty in the core of rice, it develops Junmai sake with a crisp yet solid umami and powerful full-bodied undiluted sake. A local sake whose charm is an honest and deep flavor, making you feel sacred freshness every time you drink.

"Haregiku" is the flagship brand that Toa Shuzo, with 400 years of history, brews by gathering the essence of tradition. Suitable for its name "Chrysanthemum of bright days," it features a flavor full of dignity where a gorgeous aroma coloring celebration seats and plump rice umami are harmonized. A famous sake having both historic weight and vividness, nurtured by Saitama's terroir and yeast, making the drinker's heart bright.

"Hikomago" is a brand that can be called the treasure of Shinkame Shuzo, given only to long-term matured sake slept deep in the brewery for over 3 years. Its flavor, where rice umami is heightened to the limit by maturation, features an amazingly mellow and deep richness shining in amber. The rich flavor brewed by the passage of time reveals its true form when warmed, promising a blissful moment, and is a famous sake conveying the essence of matured sake.

"Shinkame" is the proud brand of Shinkame Shuzo that reopened the door to Junmai sake, the origin of sake. Its flavor, created by honest brewing using only rice, rice koji, and water without adding any brewer's alcohol and careful maturation over several years, is a full-bodied masterpiece where rice's powerful umami is concentrated. The aroma opens further by warming, enhancing the taste of food, making it a supreme Junmai sake suitable for adults who know authenticity.

"Seiryu" is the flagship brand of Seiryu Shuzo that eliminated all ostentation and pursued essential umami. Its flavor, making use of traditional high-acid brewing, harmonizes rice sweetness and pleasant acidity, and while having a solid presence, the aftertaste is ever so pure. Especially the rich flavor with a maturation feel expanding when warmed is a sincere famous sake that Hasuda is proud of, giving peace and vitality to daily dining tables.

"Toki no Kane" is a brand bearing the name of Kawagoe's symbol, the historic bell tower. Brewed with affection for people visiting Koedo Kawagoe, it is loved as a Honjozo sake featuring rich rice umami and a smooth mouthfeel. An optimal local sake for souvenirs and gifts, representing the region while letting you feel Kawagoe's passage of time and culture.

"Kagamiyama" is a legendary brand that achieved a miracle revival in Kawagoe, the historic warehouse town. The flavor played by strictly selected Kawagoe sake rice "Sake Musashi" and traditional Nambu techniques features a mellow and transparent finish where rich rice sweetness and deep umami are harmonized. Inheriting former passion and marking new history, it is a supreme local sake concentrating Kawagoe's pride into every drop.

"Aoi Bandai" is a brand symbolizing the prestige of the now-defunct Nihon Shuzo. Bearing the names of "Aoi" (the Tokugawa clan crest) and "Bandai" (meaning eternity), it was brewed aiming for a dignified and elegant flavor suitable for regional celebrations and special occasions. A famous sake remaining in memory, conveying the pride of tradition nurtured in the land of Hiki.

"Bandai Kuromatsu Masamune" was a brand combining traditional Japanese sake honorifics, which could be called the pinnacle of Nihon Shuzo. Putting eternal prosperity, unchanging strength, and supreme quality into its name, it pursued brewing that maximized the natural blessings of Hiki. Even now after the brewery closed its history, it is passed down as a powerful fine sake that the homeland was proud of.

"Asakano Monogatari" is a brand spinning stories of regional attachment, born from the connection with Asaka City, Saitama Prefecture. It features soft sweetness of rice and a calm sake quality that never tires. A local sake with a gentle and friendly flavor that adds color to local dining tables and interaction places.

"Ogose Bairin" is the flagship brand of Sato Shuzoten, bearing the name of the scenery of Ogose, one of the best plum villages in Kanto. Its flavor, created by the clear water of Okumusashi and small-batch brewing by skilled craftsmen, features a light finish that disappears quickly while plump rice umami expands. A famous sake loved across generations, making you feel the clear air of Ogose and joy like the arrival of spring.

"Nobidome" is a brand named after the "Nobidome Canal," a historic heritage of Niiza City. Brewed carefully by hand with respect for history, its flavor is a finish that harmonizes strength and delicacy, making you feel the atmosphere of Musashino. A deep-flavored local sake connecting regional history to the next generation.

"Raiyo" is a brand that the now-defunct Ogose Shuzo nurtured together with Ogose's nature. Putting bright hope into its name like sunlight shining in, it featured a calm and sincere flavor that stayed close to daily dining tables. Even now after the brewery closed its history, it is a famous sake of memory passed down as Ogose's local sake.

"Omiya" is a proud brand bearing the shop name at the time of founding, the origin of Asahara Shuzo. It is brewed with respect for the spirit inheriting the Omi merchant lineage and traditional techniques passed down through generations. A famous sake having both solid umami making you feel the weight of history and universal beauty loved across eras.

"Kobushi no Sato" is a brand infused with affection for Moroyama Town's nature. Like the regional flower "Kobushi" (Magnolia kobus) announcing the arrival of spring, it features a clear, gentle, and somewhat peaceful flavor. A warm local sake loved by local people, concentrating the peaceful scenery and clear stream blessings of Okumusashi into every drop.