Brands

"Tamano Hikari" is the flagship brand embodying the brewery's spirit. Its name comes from the appearance of the "shining spirit (tama)" of Amaterasu Omikami, the main enshrined deity of Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine. As a pioneer of Junmai sake brewing, they use no brewing alcohol, sugar, or acidifiers. They brew with "handmade koji" using carefully selected sake rice polished in-house over 48 hours. Characterized by a crisp dry taste with a balanced harmony between natural acidity and rice umami. While protecting 350 years of tradition, they always pursue the "ultimate Junmai sake." It is a representative authentic sake of Fushimi, Kyoto.

"Tsurumasamune" is a prestigious traditional brand bearing the auspicious "Tsuru" (Crane) and "Masamune," the synonym for sake. Brewed with Fushimi's soft groundwater, its taste is characterized by a mellow and delicate mouthfeel, the true worth of so-called "Onna-zake." It has been prized for celebratory occasions and gifts since ancient times, bringing joy and peace to many people. It is an authentic local sake of Fushimi with a sense of security and dignity, backed by history.

"Nichinichi" is a brand that embodies the ultimate "food-pairing sake" reached by the brewer Hidehiko Matsumoto. As the teaching "Nichinichi Kore Kojitsu" goes, it was named with the wish that a glass of it makes any day—whether special or ordinary—shine brighter. With full Kimoto production and meticulously calculated bottling as undiluted sake, it is characterized by transparent umami with impurities stripped away and beautiful acidity. The lineup expressing the individuality of terroir opens up a new horizon for sake.

"Miyama" is a brand bearing the name of the beautiful mountain village scenes of Kyoto. It aims to express through sake the rich nature where Japan's original landscapes remain, and the purity of the clear air and water nurtured there. Characterized by a simple yet solid taste that one never tires of. Value the cooperation with local farmers, it is a soul-soothing sake carefully brewed from the blessings of the local climate.

"Takatori" is a brand that Yamamoto Kanzo Shoten once brewed with all its soul. It contained the wish to entrust the sake with a brave and lofty aspiration like a hawk. It is passed down as having a powerful yet clear taste that utilized Fushimi's soft groundwater. Although it has now become a phantom brand, the pride of being loved as a Fushimi local sake is deeply carved in history.

"Nomitarite Ajioshiru" is a brand that expresses the state of "feeling satisfied by drinking and knowing the true taste," just as the name suggests. Pursuing the richness of sake and the mental satisfaction obtained by drinking it, every drop is elaborately brewed. With solid techniques that draw out the power of raw rice, it achieves a taste that brings a profound sense of satisfaction with depth. For those who seek the essential pleaure of sake. It is a cup that one should face and enjoy slowly.

"Hinodesakari" is a brand symbolizing history and pride, established when Matsumoto Shuzo moved to Fushimi in the Taisho era. It contains the wish for constant positivity and prosperity, like the vigor of the rising sun. Elaborately brewing high-quality sake rice, it balances solid rice umami with a vivid, sharp finish. As a "standard taste" loved locally for many years, it is a reliable sake familiar across generations.

"Momo no Shizuku" is a brand with literary elegance, originating from a haiku written by Matsuo Basho after seeing peaches at Fushimi's famous temple, Saiganji. Like the verse "Let the peach drops of Fushimi fall on my robe," it aims for a fresh and graceful sake that purely moistens the drinker's heart. Characterized by sophisticated, full-bodied umami and smooth mouthfeel. Whether chilled or warmed, it is an emotional Junmai Daiginjo that shows a rich expression like a peach at any temperature range.

"Sawaya Matsumoto" is the flagship brand conveying Matsumoto Shuzo's soul, bearing the original shop name "Sawaya." With the spirit of "Shuhari" (follow, break, and transcend rules) as its pillar, it symbolizes challenging sake brewing that protects tradition, breaks existing frameworks, and opens up new horizons. Characterized by a fresh mouthfeel with a slight gas sensation that utilizes the individuality of the raw rice, pure acidity, and beautiful afterglow. As the "ultimate food-pairing sake" that enhances cuisine and enriches the dining experience, it receives hot support from foodies both domestic and overseas.

"Eikun" is a supreme brand representative of Fushimi both in name and reality, named in commemoration of the enthronement of Emperor Taisho. As the words "Tanrei Yuga" (Light and Elegant) suggest, its greatest features are a clear taste without impurities and a brilliantly spreading sophisticated aroma. Polishing Kyoto's proud sake rice "Iwai" to the limit and brewing it with Fushimi's soft water, every drop reflects Kyoto's aesthetic sense itself. Shining with numerous crowns at domestic and international competitions, it is a Japanese fine sake to be proud of in the world.

"Ginga Kokyokyoku" (Galaxy Symphony) is a uniquely rich Tokubetsu Junmai sake from Kizakura, themed after the grand scale of a galaxy sparkling in the night sky. By skillfully harmonizing multiple original sakes, it aims for a complex taste with depth, like a profound and brilliant melody played by a symphony. Characterized by a smooth mouthfeel nurtured by Fushimi's famous water "Fushimizu" and a rich harmony played by the umami of rice. Like music enjoyed with all five senses. It is a cup that makes one feel a story, best enjoyed slowly on a quiet night.

"Kizakura" is a brand bearing the name of a rare cherry blossom that blooms light yellow flowers in spring, reflecting the founder's wish for "sake loved by everyone." Utilizing Fushimi's famous water "Fushimizu," it pursues a light and sharp sake quality that one never tires of drinking, matching the modern lifestyle. The quality backed by solid techniques is proven by its regular Gold Awards at the Annual Japan Sake Awards. Along with the Kappa characters. It is a sake that can be called a synonym for reassurance and familiarity, having colored Japanese dining tables and delivered smiles for many years.

"PIANO" is a sparkling Junmai sake characterized by bubbles that bounce lightly, like pleasant music being played. As a cocktail-like sake where the gentle sweetness of rice and refreshing acidity are enhanced by the gas sensation, it receives immense support especially from younger generations and women. With a low alcohol content of 5%, it creates a pleasant elation, like a relaxed moment enjoying music. Together with its stylish bottle design. It is a new style of sake perfect for party scenes, special times, or a casual toast.

"Hoshuku" is a brand named after the haiku "Rice ripens, the country is rich, celebratory sake" by founder Gisuke Toyosawa, containing the joy of celebrating rich harvests and the country's prosperity. Luxury using Fushimi's famous well water "Shiragikusui," it pursues the clear and smooth mouthfeel unique to natural water brewing. The Junmai Daiginjo is a masterpiece brewed with traditional techniques, carefully polishing the rare Kyoto rice "Iwai." Its taste, certified as one of the Kyoto Selection 100, harmonizes gentle aroma and soft rice umami beautifully, delivering a sense of happiness like a "celebration" to the drinker's heart.

"Tomio" (Rich Elder) is a brand symbolizing the soul of Kitagawa Honke, born from a deep love for Fushimi's climate and rice. The name "Tomio" contains the wish for people who share sake to be spiritually rich and enjoy life healthily. The greatest features are a full-bodied and rounded taste woven by Fushimi's soft water (Onnazake) and elaborately grown sake rice, and a sophisticated sharp finish that disappears smoothly. From daily Kyoto dining tables to celebratory days. It is a profound sake that gently stays close to any scene.