Brands

"Kurodajo Otemon" is a brand named after the Otemon (main gate) of Fukuoka Castle (Kuroda Castle), which was the residence of the Kuroda family of the Fukuoka Domain, expressing the history and tradition of Fukuoka. The Otemon is the main gate of the castle, symbolizing the dignity and formality of the castle. This brand infuses the history of the Kuroda family and the tradition of Fukuoka into the sake quality, pursuing a dignified and majestic flavor. It features a sturdy and satisfying sake quality. Designed to be suitable for enjoying as warmed sake, when heated, the sweetness and umami of the rice expand fully, making you feel a majestic presence like the castle's Otemon. It is a dignified brand incorporating the history and tradition of Fukuoka into sake brewing.

"Daichi" is a brand expressing the rich earth of the Chikugo Plain and the blessings of the rice grown there. The Chikugo Plain is one of Japan's leading grain belts, with fertile land where high-quality rice grows. This brand infuses the blessings of the earth and the vitality of rice into the sake quality, pursuing a powerful and rustic flavor. It features a rich sake quality that fully draws out the umami of the rice. With a powerful and solid, stable taste like the earth, it has a substantial body and richness. Designed to be suitable for enjoying as warmed sake, the sweetness and umami of the rice expand fully when heated. It is a brand embodying the power of the earth, where you can feel the rich natural environment of the Chikugo Plain and the blessings of rice farming.

"Ayaka" is a brand expressing elegant sake like beautiful twill patterns and flowers, characterized by feminine gorgeousness and delicacy. "Aya" refers to the beautiful patterns of textiles, and "Hana" represents elegant and gorgeous beauty. This brand pursues a delicate and elegant flavor, featuring a fruity and gorgeous aroma and a soft mouthfeel. It expresses feminine elegance and delicacy in the sake quality, with an exquisite balance of rice umami and aroma. When enjoyed cold, the refreshing aroma and light taste stand out, functioning as an excellent supporting actor that enhances meals. It is popular as an elegant and gorgeous brand, like beautiful twill patterns and flowers.

"Asahikiku" is the flagship brand holding the brewery's name, expressing sake that is pure and noble like a chrysanthemum flower shining in the morning sun. Chrysanthemum flowers have been familiar in Japanese culture since ancient times and loved as noble and elegant flowers. Like a chrysanthemum flower bathed in the morning sun, it features a neat and elegant aroma and a sharp finish. Based on a Tanrei Karakuchi (light and dry) mouthfeel, you can firmly feel the umami of rice despite the refreshing taste. Characterized by a neat and elegant aroma like a chrysanthemum flower and a sharp finish, it functions as an excellent supporting actor that enhances meals. It has a depth that can be enjoyed both cold and warm, making it ideal as a food sake that accompanies the daily dining table. Pursuing a sake quality that harmonizes with the food culture of the Chikugo region, it is a brand loved locally for a long time.

"Yukun" was a brand bearing the brewery's name, meaning "highly fragrant sake," and pursued a gorgeous aroma and elegant flavor. It featured a fruity and elegant aroma and a sophisticated taste, cherishing the balance between the umami of rice and the aroma. It was a brand loved locally as sake accompanying the food culture of the Chikugo region. Although it is no longer produced due to the brewery's closure, it is remembered as part of the history of sake brewing in the Chikugo region.

"Sabaki" was a unique brand pursuing a sharp sake quality like the sharpness of a Japanese sword. The name "Sabaki" represents the sharpness of a sword or handling things accurately, featuring a sharp drinking sensation based on Tanrei Karakuchi (light and dry). With a sharp finish like a sword, it functioned as an excellent supporting actor enhancing meals. Although it is no longer produced due to the brewery's closure, it is a brand remembered for its unique naming and reliable sake quality.

"Tominokotobuki" was a brand once widely popular alongside Hananotsuyu in the Chikugo district, and is one of the historical brands that supported the sake culture of the Chikugo region. The name combines the auspicious characters "Tomi" (wealth) and "Kotobuki" (longevity), containing the wish for richness and long life. It was loved locally for a long time as sake accompanying the food culture of the Chikugo region. Although it is no longer produced, it is remembered as a brand that played an important role in the history of sake brewing in the Chikugo region.

"Korokan" is a Junmai Daiginjo brewed with Yamada Nishiki polished to 45%, characterized by a moderate fragrance and a charming, sweet taste. The brand name is derived from the ancient diplomatic facility "Korokan," positioned as sake fragrant with history and culture. Fukuoka has flourished as a gateway for exchange with the continent since ancient times, and Korokan was its symbolic existence. When tasted, a gorgeous ginjo aroma spreads, and the flavor harmonizing rice umami and elegant sweetness symbolizes the "slightly sweet and plump" style that Hananotsuyu aims for. The delicate yet substantial flavor is preferred for special occasions and as gifts. It is an elegant and prestigious brand incorporating the history and culture of ancient Fukuoka into sake brewing.

"Hananotsuyu" is the brewery's flagship brand, and the name is derived from the elegant term "Hana no Tsuyu" (Dew of Flowers) used to praise excellent sake in ancient Chinese poetry. Based on a slightly sweet and plump flavor, it expresses the charm of sake that is not just dry. Using the clear underground water of the Chikugo River and high-quality rice from the Chikushi Plain, it is carefully brewed with traditional handmade techniques. The mouthfeel is soft, the umami of rice spreads gently, and the finish is refreshing and sharp. Highly evaluated in domestic and international competitions, such as receiving the highest award in the Sake Competition Junmai Sake Division and winning the Gold Medal at Kura Master Junmai Sake Division, it boasts quality recognized internationally while maintaining a traditional sweet style. Designed with an emphasis on compatibility with food, it harmonizes with the seafood and mountain products of the Chikugo region and is a brand that accompanies a wide range of dishes as food sake.

"Yamakambai" is a brand named after the magnificent nature of Yabakei, a scenic spot in Oita Prefecture, and the dignified beauty of "Kambai" (Winter Plum). It is a Tokubetsu Junmai Sake with a rice polishing ratio of 55%, characterized by smoothness and firm rice umami within a calm taste. The finish is sharp, and it has the flexibility to be enjoyed both chilled and warmed. Although it is not flashy, it is loved as a sake that adds color to the daily dining table as the "ultimate food sake" that you never get tired of drinking.

"Hiyokutsuru" is the brewery's representative brand, derived from the legendary Chinese bird "Hiyoku no Tori" (Inseparables), and is considered a symbol of deep bonds and marital harmony. Rather than flashy aromas or excessive individuality, they value it being the "usual sake" that you never get tired of drinking. The smooth mouthfeel, firm umami of rice, and sharp finish harmonize, making it ideal as a food sake accompanying daily meals. While inheriting the traditional sake brewing of Jojima, they pursue a good balance that fits modern dining tables. It is a bottle that can be said to be the face of the brewery, continuing to be loved by locals as a daily sake for a long time.

"Chitosenomatsu" is the brewery's flagship brand bearing its name, an auspicious name wishing for eternal prosperity, like a pine tree that remains green and flourishes for a thousand years. The pine tree has long been revered as a symbol of longevity and prosperity in Japanese culture. This brand expresses such auspiciousness and the rich natural environment along the Chikugo River. Using the clear underground water of the Chikugo River and locally produced sake rice, it is carefully brewed with traditional methods. Characterized by a rich flavor that cherishes the umami of rice, it has a firm body and richness. It is loved as a brand rooted in the community, utilizing the nature-rich environment of Kitano Town and the blessings of the Chikugo River.

"Niwa no Uguisu" (Nightingale of the Garden) is the brewery's flagship brand, named after the scene of a bush warbler flying from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine to drink and play in the spring water of the brewery's garden. It began when the 6th generation owner vowed, "This water is pure, and I will brew sake worthy of the name of the Tenjin deity." Using the clear water welling up from the water vein of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine as brewing water, its purity is reflected in the sake quality. The taste is delicate yet the umami of rice is firmly felt, characterized by fresh and fruity acidity. As per the concept of "sake that makes you want to drink another cup" aimed by the 11th generation owner, it is designed so that you do not get tired of drinking it, playing the role of enhancing dishes as a food sake. Loved by a wide range of sake fans with a diverse lineup, including the Junmai Daiginjo "Kokoro" (Heart).

"Uguisu-jirushi no Doburoku" (Cuckoo Brand Doburoku) is a nigori sake produced by Yamaguchi Shuzojo, a popular product derived from the "Niwa no Uguisu" brand. Reviving the traditional doburoku brewing method handed down from ancient times, it features a taste that utilizes the rich umami and natural sweetness of rice. Using the clear water welling up from the water vein of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, it maximizes the original flavor of rice. While it has a rich and thick mouthfeel, the finish is refreshing due to the effective acidity, and it goes excellently with food. Fusing traditional methods with modern quality control, it is loved by a wide range of people as a bottle that conveys the charm of doburoku, which can be said to be the origin of sake.

"Arima" is one of the brands produced by Yamaguchi Shuzojo, familiar locally as a local sake named after the Arima Domain that ruled the Kurume region. Using the rich water and rice of Kitano Town, it is carefully brewed with the traditional techniques of Yamaguchi Shuzojo. Like "Niwa no Uguisu," it uses the clear water welling up from the sacred water vein of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine as brewing water, characterized by sake brewing that cherishes the local climate. As a brand rooted in the community, it is drunk daily and at local events, playing a part in supporting the sake culture of Kitano Town.

"Mansaku" is a traditional brand of Yamanokotobuki Shuzo, bearing the name "Mansaku" aiming for a bountiful harvest. The brand name, deeply connected to the local agricultural culture, expresses gratitude and respect for rice farming. Inherited even after reconstruction from devastating damage by a typhoon, it continues to evolve to meet modern needs while protecting traditional sake quality. New sensibilities by the young team are added, pursuing a taste where tradition and innovation harmonize. Characterized by a mellow flavor that cherishes the umami of rice, it is loved as a food sake accompanying the local food culture. It is a brand where you can feel the sincere attitude of the brewery that overcame difficulties.

"Sanju no Ibuki" is a brand produced by Yamanokotobuki Shuzo, meaning "Breath of brilliantly shining celebration." Positioned as a symbol of new challenges by the young team, it expresses the innovative attitude of Yamanokotobuki Shuzo. While based on traditional sake brewing techniques, it features sake quality that reflects new sensibilities and a challenging attitude. The natural environment of Kitano Town surrounded by mountains and the history of the brewery overcoming difficulties are contained in the name of this brand.

"Chikugogawa" (Chikugo River) is the flagship brand of Hiryu Shuzo, bearing the name of the Chikugo River, the largest river in Kyushu. Positioned as a main brand, it is characterized by a dry and refreshing mouthfeel widely familiar to locals. Using the underground water of the Chikugo River as brewing water, this precious water gives the sake quality a unique refreshing feeling. The refreshing and sharp finish, utilizing the blessings of the largest river in Kyushu, is attractive. Developing a wide lineup from Josen to Junmai Daiginjo, it features high versatility that can be enjoyed in various scenes, from daily dining tables to special occasions. Pursuing sake quality harmonizing with the food culture of the Chikugo region, it has been loved locally for a long time.

"Hiryu" (Flying Dragon) is a traditional brand bearing the brewery's name, a historical brand that has continued since its founding. Meaning sake that leaps vigorously like a dragon ascending to heaven, it expresses strength and dynamism. The enthusiasm and passion for new challenges when the brewery turned from the Japanese candle business to the sake brewing business are reflected in the brand name. It is sake brewed while protecting traditional methods, utilizing sake brewing that takes advantage of the underground water of the Chikugo River. Although "Chikugogawa" is currently the main brand, "Hiryu" is carefully inherited as a brand that conveys the history of the brewery to the present.