Sake Brands
in Saitama

"Kawasemi no Sato" is a brand symbolizing the rich water blessings of the clear Koma River in Hidaka City. Like the beautiful "Kawasemi" (Common Kingfisher) appearing on the river surface, it features a clear, transparent, and elegant flavor. A drink adding an elegant moment where you can enjoy Hidaka's peaceful nature with five senses.

"Kimigahata" is a local sake of Nagasawa Shuzo that expresses the rich terroir nurtured by the mountains of Okumusashi. Valuing the clear air of Okumusashi and rice umami, its flavor brewed with traditional techniques features an expansion of mellow aroma despite being dry. A drink that is honest and warm, as if recalling local sceneries.

"Koma-oh" is a brand harboring the soul of Nagasawa Shuzo, rooted in the land of "Koma" in Hidaka City, which boasts over 1,300 years of history. Its flavor, brewed with the clear underground water of the Koma River, features a surprisingly clear mouthfeel and smooth finish, contrasting with its powerful name. A famous sake infused with respect for history and solid rice umami, making you feel regional pride every time you drink.

"Kinshozan" is a brand embodying the innovation of Seiun Shuzo, brewed using "Flower Yeast" extracted from Dianthus flowers. It features an exquisite balance between a gorgeous and floral aroma not found in conventional yeast and a solid body. A drink full of surprise and joy, proposing new ways to enjoy sake.

"Mui" is a brand embodying the Eastern philosophy of "Mui Shizen" (Non-action and Nature). Not resisting the natural flow and not adding unnecessary processing, it draws out the original life-filled flavor of materials. A calm and deep drink that brings peace of mind.

"Musashitsuru" is the flagship brand of Musashitsuru Shuzo, which has marked over 200 years in Ogawa Town, the "Nada of Kanto." Bearing the names of Musashi's rich land and the noble figure of a crane, it is carefully brewed using underground water from the Chichibu mountain range and Saitama rice "Sake Musashi." An authentic local sake where the plump flavor of rice and transparent soft taste are harmonized, letting you feel the weight of tradition.

"Hanno Fudoki" is an emotional brand that puts Hanno's history and terroir into every drop of sake. Characterized by a deep and calm flavor as if telling a regional story, you can slowly enjoy the nourishment of rice nurtured by the nature of Okumusashi. A brand born from honest brewing that makes you feel attachment to the community.

"Arimanishiki" is the only brand where the soul of Arimanishiki Shuzo resides, brewed amidst the rich nature of Okumusashi. It features a dignified flavor born from the clear underground water of the Nariki River. While cherishing the simple original rice umami, it pursues a sake quality that never gets tiring. A warm local sake staying close to regional dining tables, nurtured by the clean air and serene environment of the Hanno Alps.

"Kiyotaki" is a brand named with gratitude for Kumagaya's rich water blessings and the joy of drinking sake. Valuing hand-made warmth and neutral rice umami, it is a local sake with a gentle and clear flavor that stays close to the peaceful gatherings of local people.

"Gyoda Sodachi" is a brand overflowing with attachment to the region, born in commemoration of the 65th anniversary of Gyoda's city organization. A drink embodying true "local production for local consumption," brewed with Gyoda's rich soil and water using 100% Saitama brewing rice "Sake Musashi." The plump flavor derived from rice and comfortable crispness are pleasant, an alcohol loved by local people where you can taste Gyoda's terroir itself.

"AGEO" is a brand born from attachment to the local Saitama Prefecture, the founding land of Kitanishi Shuzo. Committed to all Saitama ingredients, from brewing rice and yeast to water, it pursues true local production for local consumption. Products like Junmai Daiginjo using traditional "Kimoto" brewing harmonize the gorgeous aroma unique to unfiltered raw unprocessed sake with original pure rice umami and refreshing acidity. A popular brand born from an innovative project transmitting regional charm to the world.

"Kinmon Asahi" is the representative brand of Akisasa Jozo, once brewed in the land of Konosu. Having a refreshing name reminiscent of the rising sun, it featured an approachable flavor where rice umami was utilized. It was loved by local people as a companion for daily evening drinks. Although not produced now due to the brewery's closure, it remains in the regional memory as one of the famous sakes that colored Saitama's brewing history.

"Orihoshi" is a brand created from feelings for regional history and nature, brewed by Maruyama Shuzo. Bearing the names of the weaving culture once flourishing in Fukaya and the clear air where beautiful starry skies can be seen, it is carefully brewed using local rice "Sai no Kagayaki." Characterized by gentle rice sweetness and a clean finish, it is an approachable local sake that lets you enjoy Fukaya's terroir with all five senses.

"Kindaiboshi Masamune" is a traditional brand passed down through generations at Maruyama Shuzo. Bearing the prestigious name "Masamune" and brewed with Fukaya's high-quality water and rice, it is characterized by a sense of security and deep flavor as a "standard" long loved in the region. The mellow flavor that stays close to daily dining tables and never gets tiring still lives carefully within the lives of local people today.

"Azuma Shiragiku" is the flagship brand of Fujihashi Tozaburo Shoten, which has marked over 170 years of history in Fukaya. Bearing the name of the founder's wife, Kiku, this sake is filled with warmth and sincerity like thinking of family, carefully brewed with Arakawa underground water and selected rice. It features plump rice umami and a clean, crisp finish. A famous sake that has stayed close to local Fukaya dining tables and been loved across generations, conveying regional pride.

"Seienkyo" is a special Junmai Ginjo sake bearing the pen name "Seien" of Eiichi Shibusawa, the face of the new 10,000 yen note. A drink filled with reverence for the great figure born in Fukaya and commitment to local ingredients. The plump umami derived from rice and refreshing acidity overlap, creating a deep flavor that makes you feel the region's brilliant history. A famous sake perfect for gifts, conveying Fukaya's pride and spirit.

"Masuya" is a brand bearing the shop name from when Yao Honten was founded in the Edo period, filled with a sense of returning to origins and gratitude. While valuing traditional brewing, it pursues approachable flavors that stay close to modern food culture. A gentle sake that you never get tired of, letting you feel the spirit of "Harmony" inherited by craftsmen.