Brands

The winery's original brand, carrying the founder's noble wish that "our nation shine with honor." Cherished locally for over a century, the brand continues to respect its traditions while boldly embracing innovation through the transition to additive-free, 100% Junmai Kimoto brewing.

A new brand launched by the 6th generation owner, characterized by its complex, full-bodied profile and rich aroma. Defined by a unique style that utilizes the traditional Kimoto method, zero additives, and table rice (Hanabishi), it is specifically designed to expand and deepen in flavor when served warm. It represents a bold, contemporary reinterpretation of ancient brewing techniques.

The signature brand of Nagai Shuzo, crafted with premium Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo and locally grown Kawaba rice. Using pristine water filtered through the Oze highlands, it is characterized by an elegant, fruity aroma and a flavor profile that captures the essence of natural beauty. The high-quality lineup, led by their exceptional Junmai Daiginjo, has earned widespread acclaim throughout Japan and beyond.

Named after Mount Tanigawa (1,977m), one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains, this brand expresses the majestic power of nature. While categorizing as a dry (karakuchi) sake, it maintains a harmonious balance with a subtle, gentle sweetness derived from the soft brewing water. With its crisp finish and excellent versatility with food, it is a sake meant to be enjoyed across a wide range of occasions.

A Junmai Ginjo meticulously designed with a lighter 14% alcohol content for effortless drinking. Brewed with the "Wakamizu" rice variety, it features an elegant, floral aroma and a beautifully gentle flavor profile.

A brand named after Numata Castle, the historic landmark and symbol of Numata City. It represents the brewery's deep respect for local history and their commitment to preserving regional culture.

The flagship brand of Otone Shuzo. Its name originates from the late Heian period legend of Fujiwara no Kuniyori, the second son of a high-ranking minister (Sadaijin), who was exiled to this region and became known as the "Sadaijin of Oze." The brand offers diverse expressions, including the "Oze no Shizuku" series crafted with pure mountain water and the exquisite "Shizukuzake" (bag-dripped) Junmai Daiginjo.

A brand featuring motifs of Mount Akagi and winter plums. It is no longer in production due to the brewery's closure.

This brand is no longer in production due to the brewery's closure.

Believed to be a brand focused on natural brewing methods. It is no longer in production due to the brewery's closure.

The brewery's traditional flagship since its founding, named with the character "Ryo" (嘹) to signify "receiving pure sacred sake." Deeply cherished in Maebashi, it attracts a wide range of customers with its soft, clear flavor profile derived from the Tone River's underground waters. While maintaining this classic heritage, the limited-edition series "Machida Shuzo" has recently sparked intense interest nationwide, spotlighting the innovative spirit of the 5th generation owner-couple.

"Washi Izumi" is a community-based brand of Otaki Shuzo that has been familiar locally for a long time. Nurtured by the climate of Musashino and high-quality water, its flavor features a simple yet solid strength at the core. A bottle making you feel the scent of hometown, which has continued to walk along with the regional food culture as a daily evening drink.

"Kokonoe Zakura" is the flagship brand representing the crystal of tradition and technology of Otaki Shuzo. As sung "The flower is Sakura (cherry blossom), the sake is Kokonoe," it features a gorgeous aroma like cherry blossoms in full bloom and deep umami overlapping in layers. The delicate yet powerful flavor created by careful handmade brewing richly fills the drinker's heart.

"Kinmon Sekai Taka" is a premium brand boasted by Koyama Honke Shuzo and a masterpiece representing Saitama's local sake. Using carefully selected sake brewing rice and underground water from the Arakawa River system, its flavor brewed by the skills of Nanbu Toji features a plump aroma and a rich, deep taste. Its quality, evaluated at many appraisals, colorfully decorates the dining table on special occasions.

"Tokyo Zakari" is a long-selling brand of Koyama Honke Shuzo named with the Tokyo metropolitan market in mind. It features a refreshing and light mouthfeel that stays close to urban life. Easy to match with any dish and enjoyable casually for daily evening drinks, it is a talented sake with excellent cost performance.

"Daigoro" is a synonymous brand for home-use sake representing Koyama Honke Shuzo, loved since the Showa era. Its greatest features are a refreshing flavor that you never get tired of drinking and approachability to enjoy at an affordable price. A standard sake for Japanese dining tables that continues to stay close to family gatherings and unpretentious daily evening drinks.

"Kome Ichizu" is a Junmai-shu series of Koyama Honke Shuzo that faces "the original umami of rice" earnestly, as its name suggests. Brewed only with rice, rice koji, and water, its flavor features a plump body and mellow mouthfeel. A bottle enriching the daily dining table, filled with commitment to ingredients and the brewery's wish for people to enjoy Junmai-shu easily.

"Marushin Masamune" is a traditional brand inherited by Koyama Honke Shuzo that keeps protecting the taste of good old sake. Worthy of the name "Masamune," it combines orthodox sharpness and richness and is a brand with many fans drinking it for many years. The strength of the core that does not collapse whether cold or warmed becomes the best partner for daily meals.

"Miyako Taka" is a confident work of Koyama Honke Shuzo named imagining a bustling "Miyako" (Capital) and a powerfully flapping "Taka" (Hawk). Its well-balanced flavor that makes you feel certain umami while being light matches the refined food culture of the city. A deep-pocketed sake that shows various expressions depending on the temperature range, refreshing as cold sake and mellow when warmed.

"Kuranosuke" is a casual brand of Koyama Honke Shuzo aiming for a taste loved by everyone, as indicated by its approachable hiragana naming. Its habit-free light mouthfeel is widely supported by everyone from sake beginners to enthusiasts. A sake like a cheerful partner that livens up fun scenes gathering with friends, such as home parties and outdoors.