Brands

"Wakasa" is a brand formerly brewed by Wakasa Fuji. Following the brewery's closure, it is no longer produced.

"Momotsutafu" is the flagship brand packed with the dedication of Obama Shuzo. Derived from an ancient pillow word meaning "many things gathering," it expresses that it is a bottle where Fukui's blessings and people's thoughts are gathered. The fruity and transparent taste, pursuing compatibility with seafood, brightens up the dining table of Wakasa.

"Wakasa" is a standard brand of Obama Shuzo, named with deep affection for the local Wakasa region. Brewed to snuggle up to the rich nature of Wakasa Bay and the historic food culture. The gentle and mellow taste, which can be enjoyed cold or hot, is perfect for daily evening drinks and continues to be loved by local people.

"Yamaoroshi" is a brand created with the image of the cool refreshing wind blowing down from the mountains of Wakasa to Wakasa Bay. As the name suggests, it features a crisp, dry taste and a refreshing aftertaste that passes like the wind. It is ideal as a mealtime sake that enhances the flavor of Wakasa seafood, such as fresh sashimi and grilled fish.

"Kumagawajuku" is a brand named after "Kumakawa-juku," which prospered as a post town on the Saba Kaido road connecting Wakasa and Kyoto. It expresses the bustle of bygone days and the warm heart of entertaining travelers through traditional saké brewing. The calm and deep taste that makes you feel historical romance is recommended for nights when you want to enjoy saké slowly.

"Wakasai" is a brand formerly brewed by Wakasai Shuzo. Bearing a name evoking the pure well water of Wakasa, it was loved and drunk locally, but it is no longer produced due to the brewery's closure.

A brand imagining the clear spring of Shiwa, expressing the blessing of water. As one of the traditional lineups of Hirota Shuzoten, it offers a taste rooted in the region.

"Kashu" is a brand formerly brewed by Masunaga Shuzo. Meaning "flowery country (state)," it was loved locally, but it is no longer produced due to the brewery's closure.

"Tenkatori" is the flagship brand symbolizing the powerful personality of Ikeda Shuzo. As the name suggests, aiming for a spirit and presence like "taking over the world," it is brewed by concentrating Fukui's rice, water, and traditional techniques. Its solid structure and deep umami make it perfect as a celebratory sake or as a daily source of vitality.

"Koharubiyori" is a sake with a gentle and soft taste, inspired by the mild and warm sunny weather from late autumn to early winter. As another face of Ikeda Shuzo, it provides a relaxing time that warms your heart. It pairs easily with any dish and is recommended for women and sake beginners.

"Hijiri no Miyo" is the flagship brand inheriting the history and tradition of Kitazen Shoten. The name "Sacred Era" embodies the wish for peace and prosperity. The taste brewed with the clear water of Imajio and local rice is mellow and easy to drink, and is loved not only for celebrations but also as a daily mealtime sake.

"Narihisago" is the flagship brand of Horiguchi Shuzo, derived from the "gourd" (hisago), which has long been popular as a lucky charm. Embodying wishes for "good health" and "prosperous business," it continues to be loved locally as an indispensable sake for celebrations. Please enjoy the taste that invites good fortune, brewed with the pure water of Imajio.

"Momokibune" is a sake with a very auspicious name, combining "Momo" (hundred), symbolizing abundance, and "Kibune," meaning a sacred and noble ship. It is brewed with sincerity, wishing for the fertility and prosperity of everyone who drinks it. It is a bottle that invites good fortune, perfect for celebrations and gifts.

"Hakukoma" is the flagship brand of Hakukoma Shuzo, meaning "white horse," which has been regarded as sacred since ancient times. Against the backdrop of Imajio's history, which once flourished as a key traffic point and post town, it aims for a powerful yet clean and elegant taste like the horses that carried travelers. It is loved as a sake that brings good fortune to celebrations and daily dining tables.

"Fukukiku" is the flagship brand of Tsubosan Shuzo, a very auspicious sake crowned with three lucky characters: "fortune" (Fuku), "joy" (Ki), and "long-lasting" (Ku). Embodying the wish that "happiness and joy continue for a long time," it is perfect not only for celebrations but also as a gift for loved ones. It is a heartwarming taste brewed with rice and water nurtured by Fukui's rich nature.

"Koshinoizumi" is a sake characterized by a flavor overflowing with transparency, reminiscent of a clear spring in Echizen. Brewed using Fukui's high-quality water, it offers a diverse lineup ranging from the refreshing drinkability of honjozo to the rich and powerful taste of genshu. It is also recommended to enjoy it crisp on the rocks, and is loved for its wide range of drinking styles.

"Wakasagiku" is a brand formerly brewed by Wakasagiku Shuzo. The Junmai Ginjo, born from careful handmade brewing, was characterized by a full-bodied, rich flavor and elegant sweetness. It is no longer produced due to the brewery's closure.

"Kamosakae" is the flagship brand of Torihama Shuzo, named by the founder after praying for prosperity at the local "Kamo Shrine." It features a "sharp sweetness" developed to match the rich seasoning of river fish dishes, which is part of the food culture of the Wakasa region. The mellow and refined taste, maintained since its founding in 1920, has been loved by locals for a long time.

"Torihama" is a brand with a modern and approachable taste, bearing the name of Torihama Shuzo and the location. While cherishing the brewery's traditional sweet image, it fuses Fukui sake rice with Ginjo brewing techniques. It is finished with a gorgeous and gentle taste that is easy to drink for women and sake beginners.

"Wakasajiman" is a unique Junmai sake filled with local love and pride for Wakasa. Daringly using Fukui edible rice instead of sake rice, polishing it to 60% equivalent to Ginjo sake, and carefully brewing it with Ginjo yeast. It pulls out the umami unique to edible rice while realizing a refined aroma and taste, a bottle full of Torihama Shuzo's challenging spirit.

"Sakaki Masamune" is the flagship brand of Yokouchi Shuzo Ten, derived from the former place name "Sakaki Village." "Sakaki" is considered a sacred tree connecting gods and humans in Shinto, and this sake bearing its name embodies the brewery's respect for local history and tradition. All products are classified as Tokutei Meisho-shu (Special Designation Sake) of Honjozo grade or higher, featuring a natural taste and rich, mellow umami. It is a local sake nurtured by the great nature of the Minami-Alps, loved for a long time in the local area.

"Honbishi" is a visionary sake brand that was loved in Fujikawa Town (formerly Kajikazawa Town) until 120 years ago, and was revived over a year by Yorozuya Jozoten and a regional revitalization project. Featuring "gorgeous aroma, fruity taste, and crisp finish," it is a bottle symbolizing the new local sake culture of Fujikawa Town, reviving local history and tradition in the present day.

A brand derived from historical figures and trade names, expressing the history and culture of Shiwa. As one of the diverse lineups of Hirota Shuzoten, it inherits traditional sake brewing techniques.

"Umegae" is the flagship brand of Okubo Shuzoten. Brewed by hand with quality as the top priority, it features a plump umami reminiscent of freshly cooked rice and a rich aroma. Its calm taste pairs well with meals, and it is loved as a local sake that can be enjoyed for a long time. Along with sister products like "Wakafuji" and "Minobusanmairi," it is a bottle that complements the local food culture.

"Ken-oh" is a sake brand brewed by Sasaichi Shuzo. While bearing a powerful name, the contents are Ginjo Genshu (undiluted sake) brewed with careful handmade methods, possessing delicate umami.