Brands

"Shimoda Fuji" is a community-collaboration brand imbued with thoughts for the historic and atmospheric port town of Shimoda in Izu. Using rice grown in Shimoda and brewed through the cooperation of Shimoda's liquor stores and Fujinishiki Shuzo in Fujinomiya, it is a bottle that connects the regions. Based on a reliable quality nurtured by Mt. Fuji's groundwater, it brings out a rich flavor that makes you feel Shimoda's terroir. It embodies Fujinishiki Shuzo's philosophy of coexisting with the community by using materials from each region. It is a brand full of local love that you'll want to enjoy along with Izu's seafood while reflecting on the history of Shimoda, the town where Japan opened its doors to the world.

"Kunpai" (meaning 'your cup' or 'toast') is the signature brand of Kunpai Shuzo, designed to accompany celebrations and meaningful conversations. Brewed using the pristine water of Shizuoka City's Abe River and carefully selected rice, it carries forward the tradition of 'handcrafting' since the Taisho era. Its name comes from the wish for people to share a glass (a toast) at joyous occasions. While pursuing Shizuoka's characteristic 'clean and crisp flavor,' it features a soft umami from the rice that lingers pleasantly after each sip. It is not flashy, but it gently colors the daily dining table, offering a calm drink that relaxes the heart and body as you sip. It is a celebrated sake rooted in Shizuoka, where tradition and love for the community are alive.

"Kihei" is a historic sake name cherished since the Taisho era and is the proud signature brand of Shizuoka Hiraki Shuzo. Its name reflects respect for traditions passed down since the brewery's founding and a wish to accompany people's moments of "joy" (Ki). In the transparent flavor brought by the water of Shizuoka's Abe River, deep brewing techniques cultivated in Okayama's sake-making heritage are alive. While possessing a clean finish, it has a dignified umami that colors the dining table for everything from daily meals to special moments. Embodying the philosophy of 'delivering good sake to more people,' it has a perfected, tireless balance. Please enjoy a refined and uplifting cup nurtured by Shizuoka's terroir.

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"Hatsukame" is the supreme brand that Hatsukame Shuzo, the oldest brewery in Shizuoka, has been brewing for over 380 years. Its name was chosen with the wish to 'shine brilliantly like the first sunrise (Hatsu-hi) and prosper forever like a turtle (Kame).' Using groundwater from the Southern Alps and rare rice like Special A Yamada Nishiki from Tojo, Hyogo House, it is crafted with meticulous manual labor. Its flavor is a masterpiece of 'Shizuoka Ginjo,' harmonizing a dignified aroma with a smooth, deep umami. In particular, the pioneering spirit that opened the high-end market in Japan during the 1970s still lives on in every product line. It is a celebrated sake that Shizuoka proudly presents to the world, combining historical depth with a warmth that gently embraces the drinker.

"Masuichi" is a brand that was long loved in Yamazaki, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka City, from its founding in 1856 until the brewery's closure in 2012. Its name comes from the wish for drinkers to become 'ever more happy' (Masu-masu Shiawase). The flavor, a fusion of Shizuoka's natural water, sincere rice selection, and traditional techniques, symbolized the calm and peaceful 'daily life of Shizuoka.' Although it has now become a "phantom brand," the memory of how it once brilliantly colored dining tables and enriched local conversations is still cherished in the history of local sake.

"Eikun" is the signature brand of Eikun Shuzo, named in honor of Yoshinobu Tokugawa's virtue. This flavor is supported by the pristine spring water of Yui, Shizuoka, carefully selected sake rice, and the artisans' thorough rice-washing techniques. It features a calm, elegant aroma produced by Shizuoka yeast and a clean finish where the rice umami spreads gently. It boasts high perfection as a 'food-pairing sake' that complements dishes without being overassertive. While preserving history and tradition, their stance of constantly pursuing clean and pure sake quality is trusted by many enthusiasts. Please enjoy a refined and refreshing drink that condenses the blessings of Yui's sea and mountains.

"Ro" is a sophisticated brand by Kanzawagawa Shuzo-jo, named after a term meaning musical melody or meter. True to its name, its greatest feature is a superb balance as if the five tastes (sweet, spicy, bitter, astringent, and acidic) are playing a perfect harmony. The light, round flavor nurtured by the extremely soft water of the Kanzawa River, combined with a refreshing, noble aroma, provides the drinker with comfortable stimulation and peace. Crafted in Yui—where the history of the post town lives on—by fusing modern sensibilities, this masterpiece possesses a dignity that impresses foodies and a transparency that keeps you coming back without getting tired. It is a refined drink for adults that adds a touch of luxury to daily life.

"Shosetsu" is the signature brand of Kanzawagawa Shuzo-jo, named after the military scholar Shosetsu Yui, who was born in the area. The core of its flavor is the extremely soft water of the Kanzawa River and an insatiable spirit of inquiry into Ginjo brewing. Its most prominent feature is the 'beauty of harmony'—a synthesis of sweet, spicy, bitter, astringent, and acidic flavors, accompanied by a refreshing, noble aroma that spreads the moment it touches the palate. Like the cool breeze of a post town, its transparency passes gracefully through the throat, leaving an unforgettable aftertaste. Brewed with local pride in Yui, this sake is loved even on modern dining tables as a top-grade food-pairing sake that brings out the best in ingredients.

"Ama-mi-tsuki" is a brand by Kanzawagawa Shuzo-jo that captures a fantastic beauty like the moon shining in the night sky. The flavor, created by using luxuriously polished Yamada Nishiki for the rice malt (koji) and Gin-ginga for the brewing rice (kake-mai), promises a truly blissful moment. Its most prominent features are the silky-smooth texture drawn out by the soft water of the Kanzawa River and an elegant, deep aroma. Its charm lies in a depth that makes you want to enjoy a slow dialogue with the sake, like admiring the moon in silence. As the name suggests, this sake fills the heart and richly colors special nights, making it a perfect gift for loved ones or a rewarding treat for oneself.

"Haginishiki" is a brand full of gentleness and transparency, brewed by Haginishiki Shuzo, who was captivated by the water of the Abe River, Shizuoka's mother river. The life of its flavor is the Groundwater from the Abe River, one of the '100 Famous Waters of Heisei,' which wells up from 60 meters underground. This extremely soft water and meticulous manual work in small batches create a smooth, pure umami as clean as the river itself. Characterized by a calm aroma and a pleasant finish that glides down the throat, it has the breadth to naturally blend with any dish. The family's passion and the blessings of the Abe River dwell in every drop, making this celebrated sake one that transforms an ordinary dining table into a slightly luxurious and rich moment.

"Chuumasa" is a traditional brand that carries the weight of history, inherited from the former Yoshiya Shuzo founded in 1751. Its flavor, polished over many years, has evolved into something even more refined through the groundwater of the Abe River and the artisans' manual work. It features a solid 'traditional taste' that harmonizes rich rice umami with a clean-cutting finish. The bustle of the era when the area once flourished as a post town on the Tokaido road and the sincere feelings of the brewers are condensed into every drop. With its dignity that feels comfortable on modern dining tables while never forgetting respect for history, it is a celebrated sake that truly symbolizes Suruga's brewing culture.

"Hagi no Kura" is a precious brand filled with passion, representing the origins of Suruga Shuzo-jo. Carrying forward the dedication to brewing cultivated by founder Yoshimune Hagiwara, it has been given new life by the blessed water of the Abe River. The flavor born from careful production that sticks to manual work features a gentle, elegant aroma and a depth where you can enjoy the rich expressions of the rice. Its calm and warm quality, which seems to soothe the heart the more you drink it, attracts many fans. While valuing traditional methods, it combines a comfort that stays close to modern scenes—a drink that condenses the brewery's commitment.

"Mariko no Shukuyu" is a brand full of travel spirit, named after 'Mariko,' a post town on the Tokaido road known through Utagawa Hiroshige's ukiyo-e prints. Its flavor, created by the soft water of the Abe River system and local Shizuoka rice, evokes the 'cup of rest' that once healed travelers. It features a gentle aroma that spreads softly and a smooth mouthfeel. Its modest dignity, which complements dishes without interference, provides a comfort that makes you reach for another cup. It is a peaceful sake in which Shizuoka's sentiment lives on—one we would like you to enjoy slowly while letting your thoughts wander to the scenery of the historical post town.

"Michikusa Yoshimune" is a brand filled with playfulness and commitment, bearing the name of Suruga Shuzo-jo's founder, Yoshimune Hagiwara. As the name 'Michikusa' (loitering or taking a detour) suggests, it proposes a luxurious time to step away from the daily hustle and bustle and slowly face the sake. The clean mouthfeel nurtured by the groundwater of the Abe River and the deep richness produced by careful manual koji-making coexist in an exquisite balance. The rich umami that spreads with every sip creates a wealthy aftertaste, like enjoying a detour in life. Combined with warmth that makes you feel the brewer's face and its refined quality, this sake is a special drink suitable for rewarding yourself or for a conversation with dear friends.

"Tenko" is the radiant flagship brand of Suruga Shuzo-jo, presented as a bridge to the future. Its name carries the wish to brighten the drinker's heart, like a rainbow appearing in the sky after the rain. The pristine groundwater of the Abe River, carefully selected sake rice, and manual work by artisans come together as a trinity to produce a crystal-like transparency and a refreshing fruity aroma. While it features a light mouthfeel, a gentle lingering of rice remains in the aftertaste, harmonizing beautifully with any dish. 'Tenko,' which breathes modern sensibilities into traditional techniques, is Shizuoka's proud new standard that fills ordinary daily scenes with special color.

"Sogatsuru" is a brand that carves out a memorable history, born from the passion founder Yoshimune Hagiwara once poured into the land of Kakegawa. Inheriting the spirit of the former business base 'Sogatsuru Haginokura Shuzo' to the land of Suruga, it has evolved by gaining a new breeze in the form of the Abe River's groundwater. While valuing the good old forms of brewing, its greatest feature is the warm flavor born from manual work. The powerful yet gentle finish, which honestly draws out the inherent power of the rice, tells of the artisans' sincere work. The story of passion connected from the past to the present, and from Kakegawa to Suruga, becomes a drop of sake that moves the drinker's heart.