Sake Brands
in Saitama

"Hakusen" is a proud brand that Fujisaki Sobee Shoten, once located in Osato District, Saitama, continued to brew for nearly 300 years. Its name, putting the purity of sake into the figure of a fan that invites happiness as it opens wider, was loved as an indispensable brand for local celebrations and daily life. Since the brewery closed, it has become a phantom sake, but the rich flavor that once fascinated many people in Musashi Province is passed down as a legend in the regional brewing history.

"Amatoro" is Nagatorogura's proud non-alcoholic Amazake (sweet sake), born by utilizing Chichibu's traditional Koji-making techniques. Using no sugar at all, it features a melting natural sweetness drawn only by the power of selected rice and Koji. A nutrient-rich drink also called "drinking IV drip" where brewing wisdom from the Edo period lives, it can be safely enjoyed by everyone from children to the elderly. A health-conscious fermented beverage unique to the brewery, delivering healing to people visiting the scenic spot of Nagatoro.

"Nagatoro" is the flagship brand of Fujisaki Sobee Shoten Nagatorogura, brewed in the scenic spot of Nagatoro with persistent commitment to Saitama-produced "rice, water, and people." Using local brewing rice "Sake Musashi" and the pure underground water of the Mt. Buko system, it fuses latest facilities and traditional skills to achieve a gorgeous aroma reminiscent of fruit and a clear, refined flavor without off-flavors. Its quality, highly evaluated in domestic and international competitions, is the pride of Saitama terroir itself. A top-quality local sake of the new generation that seems to have bottled the clear air of Nagatoro as it is.

"Chichibu Kojiro" is a brand with an urban and refreshing flavor that pursues crispness and transparency. While condensing the skills of Chichibu Kikusui Shuzo where 400 years of tradition live, it features a light mouthfeel adjusted to modern needs. By enjoying it chilled, a freshness like Chichibu's clear streams spreads through your mouth.

"Chichibu Taro" is a brand with a powerful yet clear flavor that seems to embody the simple and sturdy terroir of Chichibu. While utilizing the plump original umami of rice, it is finished with the "medium-dry" crispness unique to Chichibu Kikusui, long loved locally as a companion for daily evening drinks that enhances meals.

"Chichibu Kikusui" is the brand symbolizing the spirit of Chichibu Kikusui Shuzo, a prestigious brewery boasting a history of nearly 400 years in Chichibu. The pure underground water of the Chichibu mountain range and rice umami are brilliantly harmonized, featuring a "medium-dry" flavor with outstanding crispness. A glass that lets you feel the pride of craftsmen within its refreshing finish has been loved by Chichibu people over its long history and continues to add color to modern dining tables.

"Chichibu Jiro" is a brand with an approachable flavor that balances the plump rice aroma with a refreshing crispness. Brewed with the pure water of the Chichibu mountain range, this sake values a lightness that never gets tiring and a clean after-meal feeling, supported by many fans as a drink that sustains Chichibu's rich food culture.

"Keicho" is a brand that conveys a sense of historical weight, once brewed by Wakui Shuzo embraced by the mountains of Chichibu. Bearing the name of the powerful era of Edo's establishment, its sake featured a mellow and strong-centered flavor where Chichibu's pure water and craftsmen's skills fused. Although it has become a phantom brand since the brewery closed, its name still remains in the regional memory as a drink that colored Chichibu's brewing history.

"Chou Chou Chou" (Sake Sake Sake) is Ishii Shuzo's playful brand crossing French "Chou" (cute/favorite) and "Sake." With the wish for people to jump out of traditional frameworks and enjoy sake more casually, its flavor features a fruity and light mouthfeel that makes you want to enjoy it in a wine glass. A pop and innovative bottle that adds stylish color to daily lifestyle.

"Musashino" is a brand expressing the rich nature and terroir of the Musashino Plateau where Asahara Shuzo is based. Using clear water moistening this land and strictly selected rice, it is finished into a powerful yet beautiful sake quality with traditional techniques. A local sake overflowing with regional love, somewhat nostalgic yet refined, as if local sceneries come to mind.

"Tenranzan" is the representative brand of Yokozeki Shuzo, which has woven a history of over 150 years in Misato Town. Symbolizing sincere brewing rooted in the community, it features a warm flavor where the gentle umami of rice spreads through your mouth. Carefully brewed by a small number of people, this glass enriches daily meals and provides a peaceful time where you can truly relax.

"Tenume" is a brand of Yokozeki Shuzo that has been loved for many years while being deeply involved in local festivals and traditional culture. The flavor that utilizes original rice umami and never gets tiring is an essential presence at local festivals and gatherings. An approachable drink that has supported the smiles and bonds of local people, making you feel the terroir of Misato Town.