Kubota Shuzo

Kubota Shuzo is a sake brewery nestled in the lush, mountainous landscape near Lake Tsukui in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa. Utilizing pure spring water from the Tanzawa mountain range, the brewery remains dedicated to traditional, meticulous techniques. Their guiding philosophy is to create 'sake that enhances food,' focusing on drawing out the true umami of the rice. Based on classic Ginjo brewing methods, they pursue a profile with a gentle aroma and a crisp finish. In recent years, they have led a community-driven project to revitalise typhoon-damaged terraces in the local Aone district, brewing sake exclusively with Yamada Nishiki rice grown there. Kubota Shuzo delivers a bottle that reflects the unique terroir of Tsukui and the resilient spirit of its people.