"Kobayashi Shuzo" is a long-established brewery that has been brewing sake in the rich rural areas of Oyama City, Tochigi, for over 150 years since its founding in 1872. This region has long been blessed with pure groundwater from the Nikko mountain range and is known as a granary where high-quality rice grows.
With a creed of "meticulous hand-brewing" despite its small scale, they use strictly selected ingredients such as the king of sake rice, "Yamada Nishiki," and "Gohyakumangoku" from Tochigi, practicing sake production that maximizes the inherent potential of the raw materials. Its flagship brand, "Houou Biden," has breathed fresh life into the history of Japanese sake with its overwhelming brilliance and refined flavor.
While respecting traditional techniques, they pursue a fresh fruitiness and clarity that resonate with modern sensibilities. Their sincere attitude and exceptional quality have gathered immense support not only in Japan but also from enthusiasts overseas. In every drop brewed with history and aspiration, the local landscape and passion live on vividly.