Toshimaya Shuzo

Toshimaya Shuzo is Tokyo's oldest sake merchant, established in 1596 by the first Juemon Toshimaya as a combined liquor store and standing bar at Kanda Kamakura-gashi. This standing bar is considered the origin of the modern 'Izakaya,' making Toshimaya a foundational figure in Japanese drinking culture. Today, it holds the prestigious role of being the sole producer of 'Omiki' (sacred sake) for Tokyo's three major shrines: Meiji Jingu, Kanda Myojin, and Hie Shrine.
The brewery uses subterranean water from Mt. Fuji and carefully selected sake rice, emphasizing meticulous, small-batch hand-brewing. Committed to a 'no-adjustment' policy—meaning no filtration and no dilution (Muroka Genshu)—the brewery stores all its sake in bottles to preserve freshness. The flavor concept is 'aromatic and gentle,' creating sake that balances deep tradition with a refined, modern palate. With over 400 years of history, Toshimaya Shuzo continues to be a cornerstone of Tokyo's craft brewing heritage.