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Brands

Wakasakura

稚桜 わかさくら
Wakasa Fuji Closed - Fukui 小浜市

"Wakasakura" is a brand formerly brewed by Wakasa Fuji. Following the brewery's closure, it is no longer produced.

Wakasa

わかさ わかさ
Wakasa Fuji Closed - Fukui 小浜市

"Wakasa" is a brand formerly brewed by Wakasa Fuji. Following the brewery's closure, it is no longer produced.

Momotsutafu

百伝ふ ももつたふ
Obama Shuzo - Fukui 小浜市

"Momotsutafu" is the flagship brand packed with the dedication of Obama Shuzo. Derived from an ancient pillow word meaning "many things gathering," it expresses that it is a bottle where Fukui's blessings and people's thoughts are gathered. The fruity and transparent taste, pursuing compatibility with seafood, brightens up the dining table of Wakasa.

Wakasa

わかさ わかさ
Obama Shuzo - Fukui 小浜市

"Wakasa" is a standard brand of Obama Shuzo, named with deep affection for the local Wakasa region. Brewed to snuggle up to the rich nature of Wakasa Bay and the historic food culture. The gentle and mellow taste, which can be enjoyed cold or hot, is perfect for daily evening drinks and continues to be loved by local people.

Yamaoroshi

岳颪 やまおろし
Obama Shuzo - Fukui 小浜市

"Yamaoroshi" is a brand created with the image of the cool refreshing wind blowing down from the mountains of Wakasa to Wakasa Bay. As the name suggests, it features a crisp, dry taste and a refreshing aftertaste that passes like the wind. It is ideal as a mealtime sake that enhances the flavor of Wakasa seafood, such as fresh sashimi and grilled fish.

Kumagawajuku

熊川宿 くまがわじゅく
Obama Shuzo - Fukui 小浜市

"Kumagawajuku" is a brand named after "Kumakawa-juku," which prospered as a post town on the Saba Kaido road connecting Wakasa and Kyoto. It expresses the bustle of bygone days and the warm heart of entertaining travelers through traditional saké brewing. The calm and deep taste that makes you feel historical romance is recommended for nights when you want to enjoy saké slowly.

Wakasai

若狭井 わかさい
Wakasai Shuzo Closed - Fukui 小浜市

"Wakasai" is a brand formerly brewed by Wakasai Shuzo. Bearing a name evoking the pure well water of Wakasa, it was loved and drunk locally, but it is no longer produced due to the brewery's closure.

Kashu

華州 かしゅう
Masunaga Shuzo Closed - Fukui 福井市

"Kashu" is a brand formerly brewed by Masunaga Shuzo. Meaning "flowery country (state)," it was loved locally, but it is no longer produced due to the brewery's closure.

Fukuchitose

福千歳 ふくちとせ
Tajima Shuzo - Fukui 福井市

"Fukuchitose" is the flagship brand of Tajima Shuzo, which has maintained Yamahai brewing for over 170 years. Aiming to be a "Blissful sake for meals," the sake brewed with the power of natural lactic acid bacteria features rich, deep body and clear acidity that cuts through the fat of food. It has a broad-minded and powerful taste that pairs well not only with Japanese food but also with diverse modern cuisines such as Western and Chinese.

Tenkatori

天下取 てんかとり
Ikeda Shuzo - Fukui 福井市

"Tenkatori" is the flagship brand symbolizing the powerful personality of Ikeda Shuzo. As the name suggests, aiming for a spirit and presence like "taking over the world," it is brewed by concentrating Fukui's rice, water, and traditional techniques. Its solid structure and deep umami make it perfect as a celebratory sake or as a daily source of vitality.

Koharubiyori

小春日和 こはるびより
Ikeda Shuzo - Fukui 福井市

"Koharubiyori" is a sake with a gentle and soft taste, inspired by the mild and warm sunny weather from late autumn to early winter. As another face of Ikeda Shuzo, it provides a relaxing time that warms your heart. It pairs easily with any dish and is recommended for women and sake beginners.

Hijiri no Miyo

聖乃御代 ひじりのみよ
Kitazen Shoten - Fukui 南条郡

"Hijiri no Miyo" is the flagship brand inheriting the history and tradition of Kitazen Shoten. The name "Sacred Era" embodies the wish for peace and prosperity. The taste brewed with the clear water of Imajio and local rice is mellow and easy to drink, and is loved not only for celebrations but also as a daily mealtime sake.

Narihisago

鳴り瓢 なりひさご
Horiguchi Shuzo - Fukui 南条郡

"Narihisago" is the flagship brand of Horiguchi Shuzo, derived from the "gourd" (hisago), which has long been popular as a lucky charm. Embodying wishes for "good health" and "prosperous business," it continues to be loved locally as an indispensable sake for celebrations. Please enjoy the taste that invites good fortune, brewed with the pure water of Imajio.

Momokibune

百貴船 ももきぶね
Hatakeyama Shuzo - Fukui 南条郡

"Momokibune" is a sake with a very auspicious name, combining "Momo" (hundred), symbolizing abundance, and "Kibune," meaning a sacred and noble ship. It is brewed with sincerity, wishing for the fertility and prosperity of everyone who drinks it. It is a bottle that invites good fortune, perfect for celebrations and gifts.

Yukikirara

雪きらら ゆききらら
Hatakeyama Shuzo - Fukui 南条郡

"Yukikirara" is a sake named after the beautiful snowy landscape of southern Fukui Prefecture. It expresses how the falling snow melts in the spring sunshine and becomes sparkling clear water that moistens the earth. It features a refreshing and clear taste that makes you feel the coolness of the snow country and the blessings of nature.

Hakukoma

白駒 はくこま
Hakukoma Shuzo - Fukui 南条郡

"Hakukoma" is the flagship brand of Hakukoma Shuzo, meaning "white horse," which has been regarded as sacred since ancient times. Against the backdrop of Imajio's history, which once flourished as a key traffic point and post town, it aims for a powerful yet clean and elegant taste like the horses that carried travelers. It is loved as a sake that brings good fortune to celebrations and daily dining tables.

Fukukiku

福喜久 ふくきく
Tsubosan Shuzo - Fukui 坂井市

"Fukukiku" is the flagship brand of Tsubosan Shuzo, a very auspicious sake crowned with three lucky characters: "fortune" (Fuku), "joy" (Ki), and "long-lasting" (Ku). Embodying the wish that "happiness and joy continue for a long time," it is perfect not only for celebrations but also as a gift for loved ones. It is a heartwarming taste brewed with rice and water nurtured by Fukui's rich nature.

Koshinoizumi

越乃泉 こしのいずみ
Echizen Shuzo - Fukui あわら市

"Koshinoizumi" is a sake characterized by a flavor overflowing with transparency, reminiscent of a clear spring in Echizen. Brewed using Fukui's high-quality water, it offers a diverse lineup ranging from the refreshing drinkability of honjozo to the rich and powerful taste of genshu. It is also recommended to enjoy it crisp on the rocks, and is loved for its wide range of drinking styles.

Hayaseura

早瀬浦 はやせうら
Miyake Hikoemon Shuzo - Fukui 三方郡

"Hayaseura" is the flagship brand of Miyake Hikoemon Shuzo, bearing the local name "Hayase." Known as "Binan-shu" (Handsome Sake) born from vigorous fermentation using mineral-rich brewing water, it features a clear taste free of off-flavors due to pressing all sake in tanks, and a rich dry flavor where the umami of rice can be firmly felt. It pairs perfectly with fresh seafood from Wakasa Bay and is a mealtime sake beloved in the fishing town.

Wakasagiku

若狭菊 わかさきく
Wakasagiku Shuzo Closed - Fukui 三方郡

"Wakasagiku" is a brand formerly brewed by Wakasagiku Shuzo. The Junmai Ginjo, born from careful handmade brewing, was characterized by a full-bodied, rich flavor and elegant sweetness. It is no longer produced due to the brewery's closure.