Brands

The 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" 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" 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" 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" 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" 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.

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" 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" (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" 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" 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" 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" 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" 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" 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.

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" 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" 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" 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" 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.

"Ikiboshi" is a brand named by combining the "Iki" (chic) of Edokko (Tokyoites) and the shining "Hoshi" (star). By using traditional wooden tub pressing to suppress off-flavors, it achieves a refined clear taste and crispness. It is a stylish sake that is easy to pair not only with Japanese food but also with a variety of dishes.

"Myoujou" is another brand developed by Yoshida Kingoemon Shouten, imagining purity like a star shining in the dawn sky. The brewery's technique devoted to Junmai brewing shines through, characterized by the umami of rice and a clean aftertaste. It is a sake that aims to brighten the daily dining table, easy to pair with any dish.

"Tsukimaru" is the flagship brand of Nishioka Kawamura Shuzo. It was created with the aim of a harmonious taste like a full moon gently illuminating the night sky. Using water and rice nurtured by Fukui's rich nature, it features a mellow mouthfeel and a pleasant aftertaste. It is a healing sake that calms the drinker's heart.

"Amanohime" is one of the unique brands produced by Nishioka Kawamura Shuzo. The climate of Fukui and the skills of the brewers fuse to express the scenes and thoughts embedded in each name through taste. It is a sake that can be enjoyed in various scenes while feeling the blessings of local nature.

With an elegant brand name evoking the moon at dusk, it is characterized by a gentle and soft taste. Among the diverse lineup of Tsukinowa Shuzoten, it is deployed as an emotional and friendly sake.