Brands

Chateau Gackt is one of the brands produced by Katsuyama Shuzo. Detailed information is limited, but the Western-style naming suggests it may have originated as a special collaboration or limited project.

"Shiraito" is a brand dedicated to the famous Shiraito Falls, embodying crystalline freshness. Located just north of the brewery, Shiraito Falls is where Mt. Fuji's groundwater emerges in thousands of silken threads. This sake is brewed using 100% of the same groundwater source and traditional Noto Toji techniques. It is characterized by a pure, transparent quality, as if the beauty of the water itself has been transferred into the sake. The mouthfeel is as refreshing as the falls' mist, with a cleansing coolness. Including the pioneering 'Genshu' (undiluted sake) born here in the Showa era, the 'Shiraito' brand carries the name of this regional symbol and conveys the radiance of Mt. Fuji's vitality.

"Atami" is a community-collaboration brand born from the passionate desire of the international tourist destination, Atami. Created through the cooperation of Atami's liquor stores and Fujinishiki Shuzo to fulfill travelers' requests for 'Atami's own sake.' Brewed as a Junmai sake using Izu-grown 'Aichi no Kaori' rice and Mt. Fuji spring water, it is finished by adding pure spring water from Tanna, Atami, as dilution water. Atami's rich nature and Mt. Fuji's blessings resonate within a single bottle. Characterized by a gentle aroma and a soft flavor as friendly as the streets of Atami. It is a heartwarming cup that colors your travel memories and allows you to savor Atami's terroir with all five senses.

"Shimoda Fuji" is a community-collaboration brand imbued with thoughts for the historic and atmospheric port town of Shimoda in Izu. Using rice grown in Shimoda and brewed through the cooperation of Shimoda's liquor stores and Fujinishiki Shuzo in Fujinomiya, it is a bottle that connects the regions. Based on a reliable quality nurtured by Mt. Fuji's groundwater, it brings out a rich flavor that makes you feel Shimoda's terroir. It embodies Fujinishiki Shuzo's philosophy of coexisting with the community by using materials from each region. It is a brand full of local love that you'll want to enjoy along with Izu's seafood while reflecting on the history of Shimoda, the town where Japan opened its doors to the world.

"Kunpai" (meaning 'your cup' or 'toast') is the signature brand of Kunpai Shuzo, designed to accompany celebrations and meaningful conversations. Brewed using the pristine water of Shizuoka City's Abe River and carefully selected rice, it carries forward the tradition of 'handcrafting' since the Taisho era. Its name comes from the wish for people to share a glass (a toast) at joyous occasions. While pursuing Shizuoka's characteristic 'clean and crisp flavor,' it features a soft umami from the rice that lingers pleasantly after each sip. It is not flashy, but it gently colors the daily dining table, offering a calm drink that relaxes the heart and body as you sip. It is a celebrated sake rooted in Shizuoka, where tradition and love for the community are alive.

"Kihei" is a historic sake name cherished since the Taisho era and is the proud signature brand of Shizuoka Hiraki Shuzo. Its name reflects respect for traditions passed down since the brewery's founding and a wish to accompany people's moments of "joy" (Ki). In the transparent flavor brought by the water of Shizuoka's Abe River, deep brewing techniques cultivated in Okayama's sake-making heritage are alive. While possessing a clean finish, it has a dignified umami that colors the dining table for everything from daily meals to special moments. Embodying the philosophy of 'delivering good sake to more people,' it has a perfected, tireless balance. Please enjoy a refined and uplifting cup nurtured by Shizuoka's terroir.

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"Masuichi" is a brand that was long loved in Yamazaki, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka City, from its founding in 1856 until the brewery's closure in 2012. Its name comes from the wish for drinkers to become 'ever more happy' (Masu-masu Shiawase). The flavor, a fusion of Shizuoka's natural water, sincere rice selection, and traditional techniques, symbolized the calm and peaceful 'daily life of Shizuoka.' Although it has now become a "phantom brand," the memory of how it once brilliantly colored dining tables and enriched local conversations is still cherished in the history of local sake.

"Ro" is a sophisticated brand by Kanzawagawa Shuzo-jo, named after a term meaning musical melody or meter. True to its name, its greatest feature is a superb balance as if the five tastes (sweet, spicy, bitter, astringent, and acidic) are playing a perfect harmony. The light, round flavor nurtured by the extremely soft water of the Kanzawa River, combined with a refreshing, noble aroma, provides the drinker with comfortable stimulation and peace. Crafted in Yui—where the history of the post town lives on—by fusing modern sensibilities, this masterpiece possesses a dignity that impresses foodies and a transparency that keeps you coming back without getting tired. It is a refined drink for adults that adds a touch of luxury to daily life.

"Ama-mi-tsuki" is a brand by Kanzawagawa Shuzo-jo that captures a fantastic beauty like the moon shining in the night sky. The flavor, created by using luxuriously polished Yamada Nishiki for the rice malt (koji) and Gin-ginga for the brewing rice (kake-mai), promises a truly blissful moment. Its most prominent features are the silky-smooth texture drawn out by the soft water of the Kanzawa River and an elegant, deep aroma. Its charm lies in a depth that makes you want to enjoy a slow dialogue with the sake, like admiring the moon in silence. As the name suggests, this sake fills the heart and richly colors special nights, making it a perfect gift for loved ones or a rewarding treat for oneself.

"Haginishiki" is a brand full of gentleness and transparency, brewed by Haginishiki Shuzo, who was captivated by the water of the Abe River, Shizuoka's mother river. The life of its flavor is the Groundwater from the Abe River, one of the '100 Famous Waters of Heisei,' which wells up from 60 meters underground. This extremely soft water and meticulous manual work in small batches create a smooth, pure umami as clean as the river itself. Characterized by a calm aroma and a pleasant finish that glides down the throat, it has the breadth to naturally blend with any dish. The family's passion and the blessings of the Abe River dwell in every drop, making this celebrated sake one that transforms an ordinary dining table into a slightly luxurious and rich moment.

"Chuumasa" is a traditional brand that carries the weight of history, inherited from the former Yoshiya Shuzo founded in 1751. Its flavor, polished over many years, has evolved into something even more refined through the groundwater of the Abe River and the artisans' manual work. It features a solid 'traditional taste' that harmonizes rich rice umami with a clean-cutting finish. The bustle of the era when the area once flourished as a post town on the Tokaido road and the sincere feelings of the brewers are condensed into every drop. With its dignity that feels comfortable on modern dining tables while never forgetting respect for history, it is a celebrated sake that truly symbolizes Suruga's brewing culture.

"Hagi no Kura" is a precious brand filled with passion, representing the origins of Suruga Shuzo-jo. Carrying forward the dedication to brewing cultivated by founder Yoshimune Hagiwara, it has been given new life by the blessed water of the Abe River. The flavor born from careful production that sticks to manual work features a gentle, elegant aroma and a depth where you can enjoy the rich expressions of the rice. Its calm and warm quality, which seems to soothe the heart the more you drink it, attracts many fans. While valuing traditional methods, it combines a comfort that stays close to modern scenes—a drink that condenses the brewery's commitment.

"Mariko no Shukuyu" is a brand full of travel spirit, named after 'Mariko,' a post town on the Tokaido road known through Utagawa Hiroshige's ukiyo-e prints. Its flavor, created by the soft water of the Abe River system and local Shizuoka rice, evokes the 'cup of rest' that once healed travelers. It features a gentle aroma that spreads softly and a smooth mouthfeel. Its modest dignity, which complements dishes without interference, provides a comfort that makes you reach for another cup. It is a peaceful sake in which Shizuoka's sentiment lives on—one we would like you to enjoy slowly while letting your thoughts wander to the scenery of the historical post town.

"Michikusa Yoshimune" is a brand filled with playfulness and commitment, bearing the name of Suruga Shuzo-jo's founder, Yoshimune Hagiwara. As the name 'Michikusa' (loitering or taking a detour) suggests, it proposes a luxurious time to step away from the daily hustle and bustle and slowly face the sake. The clean mouthfeel nurtured by the groundwater of the Abe River and the deep richness produced by careful manual koji-making coexist in an exquisite balance. The rich umami that spreads with every sip creates a wealthy aftertaste, like enjoying a detour in life. Combined with warmth that makes you feel the brewer's face and its refined quality, this sake is a special drink suitable for rewarding yourself or for a conversation with dear friends.

"Sogatsuru" is a brand that carves out a memorable history, born from the passion founder Yoshimune Hagiwara once poured into the land of Kakegawa. Inheriting the spirit of the former business base 'Sogatsuru Haginokura Shuzo' to the land of Suruga, it has evolved by gaining a new breeze in the form of the Abe River's groundwater. While valuing the good old forms of brewing, its greatest feature is the warm flavor born from manual work. The powerful yet gentle finish, which honestly draws out the inherent power of the rice, tells of the artisans' sincere work. The story of passion connected from the past to the present, and from Kakegawa to Suruga, becomes a drop of sake that moves the drinker's heart.

"Kikuyoi" is a brand that pursues comfort, where joy deepens every time you drink, and you might lose yourself in the flow of time. It embodies the essence of Shizuoka's traditional brewing, 'pure and sharp,' in its most pristine form. The most prominent feature is the ultimate 'easy to drink' and 'harmony with food.' A calm melon-like aroma that doesn't overassert, a smooth mouthfeel, and an elegant disappearance-like sharpness. Its precise and delicate flavor gently envelops the five senses and colors daily meals even more vividly. "Kikuyoi" gives a sense of security and impression that never changes regardless of trends. It is the highest-grade food-friendly sake that richly produces daily life.

'Matsuwaka Midori' is a brand that carves the region's history, once brewed by Iwamoto Shuzo in Fujieda City. The flavor that was enjoyed by many alongside the bustle of Fujieda-juku in the Meiji and Taisho periods has now become phantom, but it continues to live quietly in people's memories as an important name that conveys the sake brewing culture of that time.

'Shikon' is a sake brand once brewed by Iwamoto Shuzo alongside Fujieda-juku. The name conveys the spirit of the people of that time to the present, and even after Iwamoto Shuzo closed, it continues to be passed down quietly as a piece of the proud history of sake brewing that Fujieda has walked.

"Shida Cidre" is a cider-style liqueur with a completely new sensation, completed by Shidaizumi Shuzo by pouring in sake brewing techniques. It features a refreshing and popping flavor woven by fruits from Shizuoka Prefecture and the Setogawa river's underflow water. While utilizing the delicate acidity of sake, its transparent mouthfeel that draws out the freshness of fruits to the maximum possesses a refinement that overturns the conventional concept of liqueurs. It is a 'Japanese' cider of a new era that gorgeously colors the toast moment and brings smiles to the dining table.

"Shinsho Okoshi" is a powerful yet beautiful brand that pursues Shidaizumi's clear acidity and sharpness to the limit. It is the crystallization of sake brewing that allows no compromise, and its vivid flavor that shakes the soul gives an impression as if both body and mind are refreshed every time you drink.

"Oniotome" is a sake series for enjoying the four seasons, expressing Shimada's traditional culture 'Shimada-mage' through beautiful illustrations. Titled 'Yume' (Dream) for Spring, 'Koi' (Love) for Summer, 'Sachi' (Fortune) for Autumn, and 'Namida' (Tears) for Winter, each season has a different flavor and label prepared. The quality reflecting each season's emotion pairs excellently with seasonal ingredients, adding seasonal colors to the dining table. "Oniotome," where the history of Shimada-juku and modern artistic sense fuse, captivates many sake fans as a special brand that allows one to feel the changing seasons with all five senses.

"Onna Nakase" is a Daiginjo brand with a mellow and delicate flavor, said to be so delicious that it makes 'women' cry. The gorgeous aroma that spreads the moment it is taken in the mouth, the silky smooth texture, and the gently disappearing aftertaste are truly the crystallization of the brewer's sensibilities. Its glamorous and elegant worldview brings special intoxication to all sake lovers. This is a proud masterpiece of Omuraya Shuzojo that promises a luxurious moment that fills the heart on special nights spent with important people.