Brands

Yukiguni no Daruma is a brand featuring an impressive and adorable snowman-shaped ceramic container, popular as a Hokkaido souvenir. It is a Honjozo sake with a clean mouthfeel, robust rice umami and body, and a sharp finish. Beyond its cute appearance, it offers the characteristically mellow and stable taste of Kinteki Shuzo, making it a perfect item for gifts.

Kinteki is the flagship brand representing Kinteki Shuzo. Named with the hope that 'each drop of sake shines like gold and is as precious as a gem,' its taste is brewed with the pure water of the Pinneshiri Mountains and locally grown rice. It is a brand filled with Hokkaido's pioneering spirit, featuring a light, soft mouthfeel and gentle rice umami that spreads comfortably in the throat.

Shintotsukawa is a Tokubetsu Junmai sake that most purely expresses the brewery's core philosophy of 'local rice, water, and people.' Using 'Ginpu' rice from Shintotsukawa polished to 55%, it is brewed slowly with subsoil water from the Pinneshiri Mountains. It is a proud local sake worthy of the town's name, harmonizing a mellow taste that fully draws out rice umami with a sharp, crisp finish.

Kunimare is the synonymous brand for crisp, dry 'Tanrei Karakuchi' sake brewed in Japan's northernmost region. It features a clear throat feel created by the pure snowmelt water of the Shokanbetsu Mountains and a balanced taste that never grows old. Combining the robustness once loved by herring fishermen with the sophistication suited for modern dining, it pairs exceptionally well with seafood dishes like fresh sashimi and sushi.

Kamikawa Taisetsu is a brand that has garnered attention throughout Japan as a rising star from Hokkaido. True to its concept of 'Nomasaru Sake' (moreish sake), it is characterized by a clear, transparent liquid quality that never gets tiring and enhances the flavors of food to the fullest. The sophisticated, pure umami produced from carefully selected Hokkaido rice and natural water from the Daisetsuzan Mountains represents one realization of modern Japanese sake.

Taisetsu no Kura is a leading brand from Hokkaido, named as a tribute to the grand nature of the Daisetsuzan Mountains. With the harsh winter cold of Asahikawa, pure soft water, and 100% Hokkaido-grown rice, it pursues a highly aromatic, fine-textured, crisp dry liquid quality. Harmonizing a brilliant ginjo aroma reminiscent of muscat or pear with a clear, sophisticated taste, it is a brand that embodies local northern sake perfectly paired with Hokkaido ingredients.

Fuki is a historic sake brand produced by Godo Shusei of the Oenon Group. Originating from the traditional brewing techniques of Nada-Gogo, it has a deep historical connection with the Asahikawa Distillery, which supplied 'Fuki' raw sake to Nada in its early years. It bridges Hokkaido's nature and Nada's tradition, offering a versatile lineup of affordable daily sake enjoyed across Japan.

Miyabi no Uta is a brand of mellow sake produced at the Godo Shusei Asahikawa Distillery. It focuses on high-quality standard sake brewed with 100% Hokkaido rice and pure subsoil water from the Taisetsu Mountains. It offers an easy-to-drink profile that suits daily dining.

A standard sake produced by Godo Shusei's Asahikawa Distillery. Named after the referee's call in Sumo, it offers a clean and crisp taste brewed with the Taisetsu mountain range subsoil water and 100% Hokkaido rice. Delicious both chilled and warm.

Oyadama Kitanohomare is a top-selling Nigori (cloudy) sake from the Asahikawa Distillery. Brewed with 100% Hokkaido rice, it features a rich, bold body with a pleasant acidity that pairs exceptionally well with meat dishes.

Ureshi Tanoshii Osake (literally 'Happy, Joyful Sake') is a synthetic sake produced by Godo Shusei. It features a light taste and affordable price, designed to bring simple joy to the daily dinner table.

Genroku Bijin is a leading synthetic sake brand from Godo Shusei's Asahikawa Distillery. A staple in Hokkaido supermarkets, it offers a light and elegant flavor that remains enjoyable at any temperature. Its versatility also makes it a popular choice for cooking.

Hana no Tomo (literally 'Friend of Flowers') is a historic synthetic sake first released in Hokkaido in 1951. Produced at the Asahikawa Distillery, it carries a long legacy of reliability and a flavor profile that has been cherished by generations across northern Japan.

Chikara Masamune is a synthetic sake brand with roots in the former Toyo Jozo distillery, now part of Godo Shusei. Brewed in Asahikawa, it offers a steady and robust character that lives up to its name 'Chikara' (power/strength) while remaining easy to enjoy.

Fugetsuka is a versatile synthetic sake from the Asahikawa Distillery, often used in restaurants and for heating as Atsukan. It offers a clean profile and exceptional value, making it a reliable choice for budget-friendly casual dining.

Hataage is an affordable synthetic sake brewed with pure Taisetsu subsoil water. Designed for daily enjoyment, it features a crisp and dry character that complements a wide range of household dishes.

Samurai is a bold sake brand from the Asahikawa Distillery, notably featured in the 'Kitanohomare Junmai Genshu Samurai' edition. Brewed with 100% Hokkaido rice and soft mountain water, it delivers a powerful, undiluted flavor that lives up to its warrior name.

Otokoyama is the flagship brand brewed in Asahikawa, blessed with pure water from the Taisetsu Mountains. In 1977, it became the first sake in the world to win the Monde Selection Gold Award and has continued its winning streak for over 40 years. It defines the 'Tanrei Karakuchi' (crisp and dry) style, offering a clean taste with a gentle rice umami and elegant aroma. It is said to have been favored by the 8th Tokugawa Shogun.

Fukutsukasa is the flagship brand representing the port city of Kushiro. Brewed with soft water from the Kushiro Marsh and Hokkaido rice, it features a clean entryway with a soft, expansive umami. Specifically designed as an ideal food-pairing sake, it excels when served alongside fresh Pacific seafood like saury, crab, and kelp.

Kita no Katsu is the iconic local sake of Nemuro, Japan's easternmost city. Brewed to be the ultimate companion for fishermen in the subarctic climate, it delivers a sharp, dry, and exceptionally clean taste. Its profile is designed to cut through and enhance the rich flavors of local delicacies such as Hanasaki crab, Pacific saury, and surf clams.