Brands

"Izutsucho" is a traditional brand loved since the brewery's founding. With the motto of "fine and untiring sake," they aim for sake that enriches daily life. They boast stable quality that can be enjoyed widely from cold to warm.

"Maruto" is a traditional Kimoto brewing brand bearing the trade name of Kurosawa Shuzo. Insisting on the old-fashioned "Kimoto" method, they brew it over time with the power of natural microorganisms. It is characterized by a complex and deep taste and the spread of umami when warmed.

"Kurosawa" is Kurosawa Shuzo's flagship brand, poured with the brewer's passion and skill. While based on "traditional Kimoto brewing," they pursue a modern taste that suits modern dining tables. They aim for sake that is accepted worldwide, combining strength and delicacy.

"Yukiguni" is not a brand inspired by Yasunari Kawabata's novel "Snow Country," but it is a brand that evokes the scene of snowy Minami Saku. It tastes of purity like snowmelt water and inner strength nurtured in the severe cold land. It is a sake that you want to enjoy slowly on a quiet winter night.

"Meikyoshisui" is the representative brand of Osawa Shuzo. As the name meaning "water surface as quiet as a mirror without a single spot" suggests, it is characterized by a crystal-clear transparency and smooth mouthfeel. It continues to fascinate many sake fans as a mealtime sake that brings out the taste of dishes.

"Seki" is a particular brand that uses 100% Nagano Prefecture's sake brewing rice "Kinmon Nishiki." You can enjoy the deep taste created by the fusion of the plump umami unique to "Kinmon Nishiki" and the technology of Osawa Shuzo. Products brewed in wooden barrels have increased complexity and create an even more unique taste.

"Ooyoshino" is a brand that reprinted Osawa Shuzo's former brewery name "Ooyoshino." In contrast to "Meikyoshisui," it pursues a rich and mellow taste. The satisfying taste goes well with dishes with strong flavors.

"Shinano no Kataribe" is a simple and warm sake, like passing down the folklore and legends of Shinshu. Warming it deepens the flavor even more, making it a cup that warms both body and mind. It is perfect when you want to spend a relaxing time.

"Bokusui" is a brand named after the poet Wakayama Bokusui, who loved sake deeply. There is an anecdote that Bokusui actually visited the brewery and praised its sake. Sake brewed with traditional Kimoto brewing is rich and full-bodied, demonstrating its true value when warmed.

"Misonotake" is the representative brand of Takeshige Honke Shuzo since its founding. It is characterized by a taste that you never get tired of drinking, where you can feel the umami of rice even though it is refreshing. It is an indispensable evening drink for daily dining tables, continuing to be loved by locals.

"Doburoku" (read as Twelve Six in kanji) is a brand of Doburoku where you can taste the whole umami of rice. With the theme of "Sweet, Sour, Bubbly, Fun," it offers a fun taste with an exquisite balance of sweetness, acidity, and effervescence. The thick mouthfeel and fresh flavor can also be enjoyed like a dessert.

"Yoshidaya Jisuke" is a brand that bears the name of the founder of Chikumanishiki Shuzo, which can be said to be a return to the origin. Using traditional brewing techniques, it is brewed cherishing the original umami and aroma of rice. The calm taste is a gem for adults who want to enjoy sake in a relaxed manner.

"Riz Vin" is a new sensation sake meaning "Rice Wine" in French. Using wine yeast, it realizes a fruity aroma and sweet and sour taste like white wine. It is recommended for those who are not familiar with sake and those who want to enjoy pairing with Western food.

"Kizan" is a brand filled with the thought of "returning to the mountains, returning to nature, returning to the origin of sake brewing." Using Nagano Prefecture's unique sake rice and yeast, it is characterized by a rich flavor that expresses the nature of Shinshu. It has a good balance of sweetness and acidity, and can be enjoyed as an aperitif or digestif.

"Chikumanishiki" is one of the brands representing Nagano Prefecture and is the main brand of Chikumanishiki Shuzo. Using the clear water of the Chikuma River and rice grown in the cold climate, it is attractive for its taste where you can feel the umami of rice within a sharp dry taste. It is easy to match with any dish and is useful in a wide range of situations, from daily evening drinks to banquets.

"Kanchiku" is the representative brand of Totsuka Shuzoten. It is named after the bamboo that maintains its green leaves and stands dignified even in the severe cold of winter. It is characterized by a sharp, dry taste and a refreshing aroma, making it ideal as a mealtime sake that complements dishes.

"Asadake Karuizawa" is a brand that expresses the locality of Mt. Asama and Karuizawa. It is characterized by a gorgeous aroma and a clean taste, evoking the refreshing climate of the plateau. It is highly popular as a souvenir of Karuizawa, and is finished with a taste that is easy for anyone to drink.

"Miyamazakura" is the representative brand of Furuya Shuzoten, loved since its founding. Aiming for a pretty and beautiful sake quality like cherry blossoms blooming in the deep mountains at the foot of Mt. Asama. It has a good balance of elegant sweetness and acidity, and is a sake that accompanies seasonal dishes.

"Wawawa" is a brand with the theme of three "Wa" (harmony): "Heart of Harmony, Softening, and Calming." Insisting on Nagano Prefecture's sake rice, they pursue a modern and fresh taste. It is characterized by juicy umami that spreads when put in the mouth and a pleasant aftertaste.

"Kinpo Fuyou" is the representative brand of Fuyou Shuzo, expressing a noble and beautiful sake quality like the Fuyou flower. It is characterized by a gentle and elegant aroma, and a smooth and mellow mouthfeel. It is easy to match with any dish and is popular as a mealtime sake that colors the daily dining table.