Brands

"Kamosakae" is the flagship brand of Torihama Shuzo, named by the founder after praying for prosperity at the local "Kamo Shrine." It features a "sharp sweetness" developed to match the rich seasoning of river fish dishes, which is part of the food culture of the Wakasa region. The mellow and refined taste, maintained since its founding in 1920, has been loved by locals for a long time.

"Torihama" is a brand with a modern and approachable taste, bearing the name of Torihama Shuzo and the location. While cherishing the brewery's traditional sweet image, it fuses Fukui sake rice with Ginjo brewing techniques. It is finished with a gorgeous and gentle taste that is easy to drink for women and sake beginners.

"Wakasajiman" is a unique Junmai sake filled with local love and pride for Wakasa. Daringly using Fukui edible rice instead of sake rice, polishing it to 60% equivalent to Ginjo sake, and carefully brewing it with Ginjo yeast. It pulls out the umami unique to edible rice while realizing a refined aroma and taste, a bottle full of Torihama Shuzo's challenging spirit.

"Taikan" is the flagship brand of Taikan Shuzo. Its name is derived from the "crown" worn by successful military officials, making it an auspicious sake wishing for career advancement and prosperity. Using underground water from the Minami-Alps and "Pi Water," it features a taste where soft umami spreads within a refreshing sharpness. With a diverse lineup including wine yeast brewing and sparkling sake made with the Champagne method, it has received high acclaim, including Gold Prizes at the Annual Japan Sake Awards.

"Sakaki Masamune" is the flagship brand of Yokouchi Shuzo Ten, derived from the former place name "Sakaki Village." "Sakaki" is considered a sacred tree connecting gods and humans in Shinto, and this sake bearing its name embodies the brewery's respect for local history and tradition. All products are classified as Tokutei Meisho-shu (Special Designation Sake) of Honjozo grade or higher, featuring a natural taste and rich, mellow umami. It is a local sake nurtured by the great nature of the Minami-Alps, loved for a long time in the local area.

"Shunnoten" is a historic brand named after a part of a poem composed by the poet Akiko Yosano, who loved this brewery's sake. Upholding "Junmai-ism," Yorozuya Jozoten finishes it with a taste that brings out the umami and richness of the rice while offering a faint, elegant acidity. Especially when drunk as "nurukan" (lukewarm sake), the heartwarming flavor reminiscent of spring in the mountain province of Kai stands out, making it popular as a meal-time sake to be enjoyed with food.

"Honbishi" is a visionary sake brand that was loved in Fujikawa Town (formerly Kajikazawa Town) until 120 years ago, and was revived over a year by Yorozuya Jozoten and a regional revitalization project. Featuring "gorgeous aroma, fruity taste, and crisp finish," it is a bottle symbolizing the new local sake culture of Fujikawa Town, reviving local history and tradition in the present day.

"Umegae" is the flagship brand of Okubo Shuzoten. Brewed by hand with quality as the top priority, it features a plump umami reminiscent of freshly cooked rice and a rich aroma. Its calm taste pairs well with meals, and it is loved as a local sake that can be enjoyed for a long time. Along with sister products like "Wakafuji" and "Minobusanmairi," it is a bottle that complements the local food culture.

"Ken-oh" is a sake born from a collaboration with the popular manga "Fist of the North Star" (Hokuto no Ken). While bearing the powerful image of "Ken-oh (Raoh)," the contents are Ginjo Genshu (undiluted sake) brewed with careful handmade methods, possessing delicate umami. It is known as a limited brand coveted by fans, combining visual impact with high quality.

"Sasaichi" is the flagship brand inheriting the tradition since the founding of Sasaichi Shuzo. The name "Sasa" represents sake, and "Ichi" represents the spirit of aiming to be the best in Japan. Using "Gozen-sui," the meltwater of Mt. Fuji, it is carefully brewed with 100% homemade koji. Using sake rice such as "Koshu Yumesansui" from Yamanashi Prefecture, it is a meal-time sake that one never tires of drinking, characterized by lush umami and a crisp aftertaste.

"Dan" means "sunrise" or "beginning," and is a premium brand symbolizing the "beginning of new joy" for Sasaichi Shuzo. A brewery with over 350 years of history returned to its roots, brewing with traditional handmade methods using the brewing water of Mt. Fuji and the highest quality sake rice. Eliminating all compromises, it is a simple yet luxurious sake that pursues a powerful taste, gorgeous aroma, and the balance as the ultimate meal-time sake.

"Mokkadokonsui" is a shochu brand manufactured by Sasaichi Shuzo. The brand name is derived from the Five Elements theory, representing the components of all things. By using "Gozen-sui," the same underground water from Mt. Fuji used for sake brewing, it achieves a very soft and mild mouthfeel. There are multiple types such as sweet potato, barley, and buckwheat, and it is an authentic shochu that pursues drinkability that matches meals while making the most of the flavor of each ingredient.

"Yogoemon" is a brand bearing the hereditary name "Yogoemon" of the brewery's head, representing the pride of Ide Jozoten. Infused with the passion and determination of the 21st head, it expresses the essence of the brewery's history and traditional methods. With a delicate yet powerful taste nurtured by the harsh winter of Mt. Fuji, it possesses a dignity suitable for a drink on special occasions.

"Kai no Kaiun" is the flagship brand of Ide Jozoten. Brewed in the cool climate of the northern foot of Mt. Fuji using the mountain's underground water (soft water), this sake features a soft, fine texture and a gentle, elegant aroma. Imbued with the wish that good fortune visits those who drink it, it is loved for celebrations and as a gift. Its pleasant finish and drinkability are truly the blessings of nature brought by Mt. Fuji.

"Kai" is a popular flagship brand of Yoro Shuzo. The Honjozo Nama Genshu (unpasteurized undiluted sake) made with traditional "Funa-shibori" features a punchy mouthfeel with an alcohol content exceeding 20%. The contrast between the sweet and mellow taste that spreads in the mouth and the powerful throat finish is attractive, making it perfect for enjoying on the rocks. It also bears the name of the cafe attached to the brewery and is familiar as the face of the brewery.

"Yoro" is a brand inheriting the tradition since the founding of Yoro Shuzo. Carefully pressed using the traditional "Funa-shibori" method, you can feel the warmth of handwork unique to a small family-run brewery. Brewed with underground water from the Fuji River system, the sake combines a powerful taste with a delicate aroma, and is a bottle loved for a long time in the local area, enjoyable in a wide range of temperatures from cold to hot sake.

"Tamasasa" is a Junmai Daiginjo Nama Genshu brewed by Yoro Shuzo. "King of Sake Rice" Yamada Nishiki is polished to the limit and slowly fermented at low temperatures. Its taste, born through the traditional "Funa-shibori" process, is characterized by nostalgic depth and elegant aroma. It is a deeply flavorful and atmospheric bottle reminiscent of the scenery of the 200-year-old historic brewery.

"Misakamichi" is a sake created to commemorate the "Misaka Road" (old Kamakura Kaido), which was selected as one of the 100 Historical Roads in Japan. It was named with respect for this historical road passing through Fuefuki City. Characterized by a calm and deep taste that makes you feel the romance of history, it is carefully brewed as a Ginjo sake.

"Miwa no Mikado" is a Daiginjo sake named after the local "Miwa Shrine" in Fuefuki City. Udezumo Shuzo, valuing its connection with the community, brewed this sake with respect for the shrine, which is the spiritual pillar of the local area. Possessing the gorgeous aroma and refined taste unique to Daiginjo, it has a dignity suitable for special occasions such as Shinto rituals and celebrations.

"Kurokoma no Katsuzo" is a representative brand of Udezumo Shuzo's "Koshu Kyokaku Den (Legend of Koshu Chivalrous Persons) Series." Bearing the name of Katsuzo Kurokoma, a chivalrous person of Koshu who was active from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji period, it expresses a powerful and core taste just like his way of life. It is a unique sake that honors a local historical hero and can be enjoyed while feeling the local romance.