Takeda Shuzoten

Takeda Shuzoten is a brewery boasting over 150 years of history in Ogata-ku, Joetsu City, Niigata, founded in 1866 (Keio 2) at the end of the Edo period. In Niigata Prefecture where 'Tanrei Karakuchi' is mainstream, it continues to fascinate sake fans at home and abroad as a rare existence that consistently pursues a 'rich and round sweet' style.
Currently, the ninth-generation owner Takeda Haruki serves as the master brewer (Toji), practicing detailed temperature control and modern quality improvement while protecting traditional sweet-brewing methods. This sincere stance led to the phenomenal feat of winning the World's No. 1 (Champion Sake) three times in the SAKE division of the International Wine Challenge (IWC), the world's largest wine competition.
The flagship brand 'Katafune' was named with affection for the beautiful scenery of Ogata-ku where lagoons once were scattered. It is a superb cup where melting sweetness and sharpness coexist, bringing out the pure umami of rice. It is a prestigious brewery representing Joetsu, conveying the memories of a rich land to the present day.