Brands
Maruokajo
丸岡城"Maruokajo" is a brand bearing the name of "Maruoka Castle," an Important Cultural Property of Japan with the oldest architectural style among existing castle keeps. With respect for the symbol of the castle town Maruoka, it aimed for a dignified taste worthy of its history and majesty. It is a sake packed with the pride of local Maruoka, perfect for souvenirs.
Ippitsu Keijo
一筆啓上"Ippitsu Keijo" is a brand derived from the episode of Honda Sakuzaemon, known for the shortest letter in Japan: "Ippitsu Keijo, Hi no Yojin, Osen Nakasuna, Uma Koyase" (Briefly, beware of fire, don't make Osen cry, fatten the horses). Strongly reflecting the history and culture of Maruoka, it pursues a deep taste that resonates with the heart while being simple. A bottle you want to taste while thinking about history.
Enryuu
淵龍Kura no Yado
蔵の宿"Kura no Yado" is one of the brands brewed by Kubota Shuzo against the backdrop of Maruoka's climate and history. The tradition of handmade brewing and commitment to water and rice are alive, allowing you to enjoy unique flavors tailored to each concept. Brewed with the aim of being a cup that remains in the drinker's heart, walking along with Fukui's food culture.
Inagoe
稲越"Inagoe" is one of the brands brewed by Kubota Shuzo against the backdrop of Maruoka's climate and history. The tradition of handmade brewing and commitment to water and rice are alive, allowing you to enjoy unique flavors tailored to each concept. Brewed with the aim of being a cup that remains in the drinker's heart, walking along with Fukui's food culture.
Kitanosho
北の庄 ECThe name "Kitanosho" derives from the fact that Funaki Shuzo's family crest, "Three Wild Geese" (Karigane), resembled the crest of Shibata Katsuie, a fierce warlord who was the lord of Kitanosho Castle (near the current Fukui Castle ruins). True to its name, it features a majestic taste that evokes the romance of history. Its clean mouthfeel and crisp finish make it ideal as a sake for meals, and it has long been loved as a local sake that accompanies Fukui's food culture.
Funaki
富成喜"Funaki" is a brand born as a new challenge, having the same pronunciation as the brewery owner's surname "Funaki." Literally, it contains the auspicious meaning of "Wealth is formed and becomes Joy." While protecting tradition, it incorporates a new breeze, featuring a fresh and gorgeous taste.
Wakashika
若鹿"Wakashika" is another main brand brewed by Funaki Shuzo. True to its name (Young Deer), it expresses a fresh and lively taste full of dynamism like a young deer. Its clean and light mouthfeel appeals to all drinkers and accompanies a wide range of scenes, from daily evening drinks to gatherings with friends.
Habutae Masamune
羽二重正宗"Habutae Masamune" is a brand named after "Habutae Silk," a traditional craft representing Fukui. True to its name, it features a smooth and elegant mouthfeel like silk. It is a local sake with a soft and approachable taste that has been close to the people of Fukui for many years.
Etsuzan Jakusui
越山若水"Etsuzan Jakusui" is a brand that expresses the rich nature, beautiful mountains, and clear water of Echizen (Fukui). It charms with its transparency and freshness, as if the very climate of Fukui has been bottled. You can enjoy a refreshing taste that makes you feel the blessings of nature.
Yusho
優勝"Yusho" is a traditional brand that Tanabe Shuzo has maintained since its founding. It was named after winning repeatedly at numerous judging competitions. It is a sake that cherishes the old-fashioned taste, essential for daily evening drinks, and continues to be loved by locals for a long time.
Wakasaya Tokuichi
若狭屋徳市A brand derived from historical figures and trade names, expressing the history and culture of Shiwa. Inheriting traditional sake brewing techniques, it offers a taste rooted in the region.
Kippo
吉峯"Kippo" is a brand bearing the name of Yoshida Shuzo's new brewery, "Kippo-gura." Inheriting the history of Kippo Temple that once stood on this land, it expresses the deep history and climate of Eiheiji. Characterized by a rich aroma and full-bodied taste, it is a bottle you want to taste on a special day.
Yu YOU
游 YOU"Yu YOU" (Yu) is a new brand created from the desire to make Junmai Daiginjo and Junmai Ginjo more casual and free to enjoy. It features a playful naming and a fragrant, super dry taste. While embodying the terroir of Eiheiji, it is a stylish sake that matches modern lifestyles.
Sanze
三世"Sanze" is the pinnacle brand of Yoshida Shuzo, embodying three worldviews (three elements of sake brewing, three periods of time, and succession over three generations) in its name. It is a Junmai Daiginjo highly acclaimed worldwide, winning a gold medal at the London Sake Challenge. It is a supreme taste that encapsulates the story woven by the nature of Eiheiji and human activities in every drop.
Asaizumi
旭泉"Asaizumi" is one of the brands developed by Yoshida Shuzo to match various scenes and concepts. The rich nature and water of Eiheiji, along with traditional techniques, are alive in it, offering a taste that accompanies the drinker's heart. It is a sake that can be enjoyed with Fukui's food culture and the changing seasons.
Shiki Monogatari
四季物語"Shiki Monogatari" is one of the brands developed by Yoshida Shuzo to match various scenes and concepts. The rich nature and water of Eiheiji, along with traditional techniques, are alive in it, offering a taste that accompanies the drinker's heart. It is a sake that can be enjoyed with Fukui's food culture and the changing seasons.
Saba Hikaru
鯖光る"Saba Hikaru" is one of the brands developed by Yoshida Shuzo to match various scenes and concepts. The rich nature and water of Eiheiji, along with traditional techniques, are alive in it, offering a taste that accompanies the drinker's heart. It is a sake that can be enjoyed with Fukui's food culture and the changing seasons.
Tsukinosho
月之抄"Tsukinosho" is a brand with a romantic name brewed by Mouri Shuzo. It was created with the aim of having a taste that gently accompanies the heart, like the moon shining in the night sky. Characterized by a soft and mellow mouthfeel created by Fukui's clear water, it is a healing sake that makes you want to slowly tilt your cup.
Koshino Keigetsu
越の桂月"Koshino Keigetsu" is one of the representative brands inheriting the tradition of Mouri Shuzo. It embodies the wish to be a noble and beautiful sake, like the "Katsura tree said to grow on the moon." Using Fukui brewing rice and well water from the brewery, it is a staple sake with a timeless taste that continues to be loved locally for a long time.
Tokutanjo
徳丹城A brand derived from the ancient castle ruins "Tokutan Castle" in Yahaba Town, expressing the history and cultural background of this region. As a Junmai Ginjo, it is characterized by modest aroma and deep taste quality, and is a special brand that cherishes the connection with Yahaba Town. It is a sake with high cultural value where respect is paid to the history of the region continuing from ancient times, and sake brewing technology inherited to the present day is fused.
Sari
紗利"Sari" is named from the Sanskrit word meaning "rice," which is also the origin of the word "shari" (sushi rice). Created by the 3rd generation brewer with the concept of "sake that goes well with seafood." It features a refreshing acidity like citrus fruits and a pleasant umami, making it an excellent match not only with Japanese food but also with Western dishes like carpaccio.
Kokufushi
国府司"Kokufushi" is a traditional brand of Yasumoto Shuzo, once loved as the official sake of the Echizen Matsudaira clan. Its name derives from "Kokufu" indicating high quality and "Shi" meaning government office or administrator, representing it as a high-status sake. It is now loved mainly locally as an evening drink that preserves the old-fashioned taste.
Akenotsuru
明乃鶴"Akenotsuru" is the flagship brand of Rikisen Shuzo. Brewed carefully by hand using mineral-rich natural water and high-quality Fukui sake rice. It is characterized by a taste where the rich umami of rice spreads despite being a crisp dry sake. It is a dining sake that you will not get tired of drinking, accompanying daily meals and giving vitality for tomorrow.
Koshinotaka
越の鷹"Koshinotaka" is the main brand of Ito Shuzo, a traditional taste preserved since its founding. Brewed entirely with wooden tub pressing, this sake has two expressions: a refreshing mouthfeel like white wine and a rich umami of rice when warmed. Although dry, it has mellowness and is ideal as a dining sake that enhances meals.