Brands

"Morinokura" is the flagship brand holding the brewery's name, expressing "Mori" (grove/shrine forest) enshrining the god of sake brewing and "Kura" (brewery) protecting tradition. It is a brand embodying the brewery's respect for the god of sake brewing and their stance of cherishing traditional methods. It features a rich flavor that cherishes the umami of rice, with a substantial body and richness. As sake brewed in a brewery protected by the god of the grove, they continue to protect careful handmade techniques. Designed to be suitable for enjoying as warmed sake, the sweetness and umami of the rice expand fully when heated. Pursuing a sake quality that harmonizes with the food culture of the Chikugo region, it is a brand loved locally for a long time.

"Tsushimaya" is a brand named after the trade name of the brewery at the time of its founding, and is a limited distribution product specializing only in Junmai-style premium sake. Using the underground water of the Kiso River, it is brewed with the aim of being sake that heals drinkers and makes them smile unintentionally. It is handled only by authorized retailers who understand the brewery's philosophy and can convey the charm of sake together.

"Sanrensei" (Triple Stars) is an innovative brand with triple meanings: using three generations of Shiga's sake rice (grandfather: Shiga Wataribune No. 6, father: Yamada Nishiki, child: Gin-fubuki) and developing three types of grades. Delving deep into Shiga's terroir, it draws out the potential of regional sake rice with modern sensitivity. Characterized by a fresh and dynamic taste, it is an ambitious work of Mifuku Shuzo pursuing new possibilities for sake. Like three stars shining in the night sky, it is a bottle with a brilliance that illuminates the drinker's heart.

Abysse is an innovative sake brewed with white koji, giving it a wine-like acidity and a low alcohol content. Using 100% Shizuoka rice and South Alps water, it offers a refreshing sweetness and tartness that pairs perfectly with modern cuisine and seafood.

"Shun" is a confident work of Isonosawa that has further evolved "Yu." Expressing the strong vitality of Ukiha's water and rice, it features a mellow umami and beautiful acidity. It is a talented group that is highly evaluated overseas, such as winning the gold medal in the 2025 France "Kura Master" Junmai category. As a sake that is accepted in the world, it is opening up new possibilities.

Waraku Goson is a brand that forms the spiritual basis of Ikeura Shuzo, containing a deep philosophy leading to Ryokan's thoughts of 'harmonious enjoyment and mutual respect.' It is a sake that produces a rich time where people surrounding sake enjoy themselves harmoniously and care for each other. While protecting traditional brewing techniques of Nagaoka, it pursues a personality as a supporting role that enhances the taste of meals. It features a calm aroma and a mellow flavor where the sweetness of rice spreads gently. Its warm quality is widely familiar from daily dining tables to important banquets, and has been long loved in the region as a 'sake of harmony' that deepens bonds between people.

"Tsuki no Katsura" is the flagship brand with over 300 years of history, named by the Edo era court noble Kimikage Anekōji. Known as the origin of Japan's first "Nigori-zake" (cloudy sake) born in 1964, its taste, balancing champagne-like refreshing effervescence and dense rice umami, has captivated gourmets worldwide. Its "Koshu" (aged sake), aged for decades in ceramic jars, is also famous; its amber brilliance and deep mellow aroma are masterpieces worthy of being called "art of sake." Nigori-zake and aged Koshu. It is one of the brands representing Fushimi, Kyoto, always seeking innovation within tradition.

"Kamo Kinshu" is the flagship brand launched by Hideki Kanemitsu, the 5th generation brewer of Kanemitsu Shuzo. With the concept of "Fresh & Juicy," it is brewed through careful processes such as hand-filling and bottle pasteurization, and is characterized by a dynamic taste that intentionally retains the gas feeling of freshly pressed sake. When you put it in your mouth, the umami of rice and refreshing acidity spread along with a fizzy stimulation like light carbonation, and it is gaining nationwide popularity as a new type of sake that accompanies modern meals.

"Shosetsu" is the signature brand of Kanzawagawa Shuzo-jo, named after the military scholar Shosetsu Yui, who was born in the area. The core of its flavor is the extremely soft water of the Kanzawa River and an insatiable spirit of inquiry into Ginjo brewing. Its most prominent feature is the 'beauty of harmony'—a synthesis of sweet, spicy, bitter, astringent, and acidic flavors, accompanied by a refreshing, noble aroma that spreads the moment it touches the palate. Like the cool breeze of a post town, its transparency passes gracefully through the throat, leaving an unforgettable aftertaste. Brewed with local pride in Yui, this sake is loved even on modern dining tables as a top-grade food-pairing sake that brings out the best in ingredients.

Faucon, meaning "Hawk" in French, is a modern series created in honor of Lord Uesugi Yozan (the "Hawk" of Yonezawa), blending tradition with innovation. Using 100% Yamagata-grown rice varieties like Yuki Megami and Dewasansan, this brand aims for a high-definition, sophisticated flavor profile. With its chic design and a pursuit of clear individuality for each rice type, Faucon represents Hamada's vision for the future of sake on a global stage.

"Nita-mai" is a unique sake brewed using the premium brand rice "Nita-mai Koshihikari," the highest peak in Western Japan. It maximizes the rich sweetness and umami of Nita-mai, which has won Special A in the rice taste ranking many times. The mellow taste, which seems to be packed with the joy of the rice harvest, is truly a cup for tasting rice. While it has the body of a Junmai sake, the aftertaste is surprisingly light. Please enjoy the luxurious taste unique to Okuizumo, born from the highest quality edible rice.

"Chiyogiku" is the brewery's flagship brand, a traditional brand established by the ninth generation Matakichi in the Bunka era (mid-19th century). The lineup includes Junmai Daiginjo "Kinkaku" and Daiginjo "Kohaku-ume," characterized by traditional flavors continued from the 19th century using groundwater from the Nagara River.

Izumibashi is a spirited all-Junmai brand that captures the vibrant landscape of Ebina's rice fields in a single bottle. Centered on the iconic 'Red Dragonfly' (Akatonbo) series, the brand leverages an integrated cultivation-to-brewing system to maximize the inherent potential of the local rice. Its defining characteristics are the powerful, rich acidity derived from the traditional 'Kimoto' method and a pleasant aftertaste that gracefully cleanses the palate. Highly acclaimed both in Japan and abroad, Izumibashi is a consummate food-pairing sake that reveals different facets of its character at various temperatures, from chilled to hot. Every sip is an expression of gratitude to the fertile earth of Ebina and an honest, flavorful testament to the future of Japanese agriculture.

"Gahojin" is the pinnacle brand of Nakano Shuzo, born to celebrate the moments when people meet and hearts connect. Bearing a Zen term meaning "encounters are the beginning of life" as its name, it was brewed aiming for a "new reaching point" of evolving Japanese sake. Pouring in all the techniques cultivated by the long-established brewery of Chita and Handa, it achieves a deep aroma that awakens unknown emotions and an ultimate, refined, and dignified flavor. It is a one-of-a-kind, artistic bottle that brightens special moments.

Kikuyu is the traditional brand that has supported the foundation of Kikkawa Jozo, cherished by the people of Isehara since its inception. Specifically crafted using mineral-rich hard water from the sacred Mt. Oyama and meticulously handmade by artisans, it features a sturdy, resilient flavor profile unique to hard water, with a crisp finish. Its appeal lies in an enduring deliciousness perfect for daily evening drinks. Preserving the pride of being Isehara's sole brewery and walking alongside regional history, Kikuyu is a community-rooted sake that offers a sense of comfort and security akin to home.

Kajo Kotobuki, the flagship brand of Kotobuki Toraya Shuzo, takes its name from "Kajo," the traditional nickname of Yamagata Castle, reflecting a deep pride in its local roots. Crafted with Zao's pure water and premium local ingredients using 300 years of tradition, it is celebrated for its crisp, refreshing profile and impeccable balance. This acclaimed sake captures the essence of Yamagata's nature, continuing to receive high praise at international awards for its authentic flavor.

"Char" is a new brand launched in 2017, aiming to acquire a new fan base along with "Naotora." The product names always use the names of comets that have flown to Earth, and they brew Junmai Ginjo and Junmai Daiginjo by collecting famous sake brewing rice from all over the country.

Takarayama is a flagship brand symbolizing the pride of the brewery that has been loved for more than 130 years in the land of Iwamuro Onsen. Its name contains respect for the earth that brings rich harvest and a wish for the drinker's life to shine like a treasure. While having a 'Tanrei' (light) sharpness characteristic of Niigata, it is characterized by a mellow mouthfeel and elegant umami. Its taste, polished to nestle in the dishes of the local hot spring town, colors the dining table peacefully. It is a secure orthodox sake that protects traditional winter brewing techniques and straightforwardly pulls out the goodness of rice and water. It is an exquisite product like the spirit of the brewery itself, where the reason for being loved for a long time is conveyed in one sip.

Tatenokawa is the flagship brand of Tatenokawa Shuzo, embodying the innovative concept of 100% Junmai Daiginjo that is rare even globally. Produced from Mt. Chokai's pure water and highly polished sake rice, its quality is silk-smooth with a glorious aroma reminiscent of fresh fruit. Pursuing the pinnacle of Japanese sake—even challenging an astonishing 1% polishing ratio—their passion and the delicate, noble flavor continue to fascinate gourmets worldwide.

"Nanakanba" (The Seven-Crowned Horse) is a brand synonymous with Hikami Seishu, named after the legendary horse "Symboli Rudolf" that achieved an unprecedented seven crowns in Japanese racing history. Born from the connection with Symboli Farm, managed by a relative of the brewery owner, this sake is characterized by a sharp dry taste reminiscent of a noble horse's elegance and litheness. While it lets you feel the solid umami of the rice, the finish is surprisingly smooth. It continues to be chosen for toasts wishing for victory and as gifts for loved ones, as a modern masterpiece born in Okuizumo.

"Kounotori" is a Junmai Daiginjo named after the Oriental White Stork (Kounotori), the symbol of the Tajima region. It uses Yamada Nishiki cultivated by existing environmentally friendly farming method called "Stork Nurturing Farming Method" and is brewed by traditional Kimoto preparation. It is a brand evaluated internationally, such as winning the Gold Prize in the Kura Master Junmai Daiginjo Category in France. Expressing the natural environment of Tajima coexisting with storks, it has a special meaning as a brand symbolizing the harmony between environmental conservation and sake brewing.

"Tanzan" is the main brand of Nishiuchi Sake Brewery since its founding, and was named after Tanzan Shrine where the brewery is located. It is a symbolic brand of the brewery that continues to challenge innovative sake brewing such as Kijoshu while protecting the tradition that has continued since the early Meiji period. The representative work "Tanzan Kijoshu" is brewed with a luxurious method using sake instead of brewing water, and is characterized by a taste like dessert wine where rich sweetness and moderate acidity harmonize. Sake brewed using the rich nature and high-quality water of Tonomine and carefully selected rice boasts a wide lineup from refreshing dry to extremely sweet. It is highly evaluated internationally, such as having a history of winning at IWC, and is a brand filled with the pride of Nishiuchi Sake Brewery, delivering the history and climate of Nara and Sakurai in a bottle.

"Kagatobi" was named after the Kanazawa-born firemen's troop in old Edo, renowned for their bravery and called 'Kagatobi.' The sake features a sharp finish combined with rich umami, evoking the dignified and courageous spirit of those firemen. As a brand that symbolizes Fukumitsuya's 'Junmai-first' philosophy, it achieves the pinnacle of sophisticated dry sake through quality ingredients and exceptional brewing techniques.

"Haginotsuyu" is a brand named by the feudal lord after the bush clover (hagi) flowers that grew in clusters on Katsuno Beach at the time of its founding. Aiming for "sake not to get drunk, but sake to savor," it features a mellow, savory taste with a clean finish. Using underground water from the Hira Mountains and high-quality rice from Shiga Prefecture, it has a gentle sake quality that evokes the scenery of Omi. It is the royal road of local sake that continues to be loved by the local people of Takashima, enriching daily dining tables.

"Shusen Eiko" is the flagship brand where Eiko Shuzo's technology and passion have borne fruit. The name meaning "Immortal of Sake" contains a sincere attitude to master the path of sake brewing. Using various sake rice produced in Ehime Prefecture properly and drawing out each individuality, the flavor ranges widely from gorgeous aroma to plump umami. The rich lineup that can be enjoyed according to the drinker's preference and scene is attractive.