Brands

Kaiun (Good Fortune) is the crowning brand of Doi Shuzojo. Named to bring prosperity to its home village, it is a sake of exceptional balance and elegance. Brewed with ancient mountain water and the indigenous 'HD-1' yeast, it offers a serene aroma and a diamond-clear flavor. A frequent winner of the IWC 'Champion Sake' and countless gold medals, it is widely considered one of Japan's most reliable and sophisticated sakes for food pairing.

Takatenjin is named after the historic Takatenjin Castle, the location of the brewery's water source. This sake captures the purity of the South Alps' spring water, offering a crystalline taste with an undercurrent of refined elegance. It is a tribute to the castle's legacy and the natural bounty of Shizuoka.

Ohimachiya is inspired by the traditional custom of gathering with friends and family to watch the sunrise. This sake is designed for long, enjoyable conversations, featuring a smooth clarity and a gentle finish that perfectly accompanies various occasions. It harmonizes high-quality mountain water with the signature Shizuoka aromatic profile.

Asaba Ichimangoku is deeply rooted in the local history and terroir of Kakegawa. Brewed with mastered techniques passed down from Noto Toji, it features a clean transparency and the gentle umami of rice. It is a genuine sake designed for everyday enjoyment, enriching the local dining experience with its honest quality.

Kuma Kujira (Bear and Whale) is a unique brand from Doi Shuzojo. Despite its powerful name, it features the brewery's signature elegant clarity and sharp finish. It combines the fresh aromas of Shizuoka Yeast with the crisp texture of South Alps spring water, offering a playful yet technically superior sake experience.

Takamatsu is the historic brand of Ishikawa Shuzo since 1882. After a period of silence, it was reborn in 2024 in Gotemba. The original pride of Omaezaki is now enhanced by the crystal-clear waters of Mt. Fuji, evolving into a more refined version of itself. It stands as a symbol of both deep respect for tradition and an innovative spirit.

Senju is the signature brand of Senju Shuzo. It embodies the nobility and purity of the legendary dancer 'Senju.' Representing the 'Tanrei Karakuchi' (light and dry) style of Niigata craftsmen in the heart of Shizuoka, it offers a refreshing mouthfeel from Tenryu River water and a delicate, lingering finish.

Imanoura captures the rich terroir of Iwata, blessed by the waters of the Tenryu River. With expertise from Niigata-style brewing, this brand offers a smooth mouthfeel and polished clarity while subtly drawing out the natural umami of the rice. It is a masterpiece where tradition and artisan passion meet.

Sayogoromo is the flagship brand of Morimoto Shuzo. The name, meaning 'Night Garment,' reflects the wish for a sake that gently envelops the drinker. Crafted exclusively as Junmai using Mt. Awagatake spring water, it offers a harmonious blend of subtle aromas and rice umami. While not flashy, it is a deeply flavorful sake with great soul, perfect for enhancing the dining experience.

H. Morimoto is the modern line reflecting the ultimate craftsmanship of Morimoto Shuzo. Committed to the Junmai standard, it incorporates contemporary sensibilities while honoring the Kikugawa terroir. It is an ambitious brand that offers a clear yet expressive rice profile, designed for the next generation of sake enthusiasts.

Matsuwaka is a historic brand formerly produced by Shiramatsu Shuzo in Kikugawa City. Its gentle flavor, in harmony with local nature, was much loved by the community. Production ended with the brewery's closure in 2017, but the name remains a symbolic brand of the region's once-flourishing sake culture.

"Yoshida Furomon" is the flagship brand representing Iseya Shoten. It was named after the history of local Toyohashi, once called "Yoshida-juku," and with the wish for eternal youth and longevity. Carefully brewed with water linked to Tokugawa Ieyasu and sake rice from Aichi Prefecture, this sake features a gentle aroma and a sharp finish. It adds color to daily tables and has been loved for many years as a "Toyohashi local sake" that you never get tired of drinking.

"Koraku" is one of the main brands of Iseya Shoten that has walked along with the regional food culture. Using the sake rice "Yume Ginga" cultivated in the local Tame-cho, Toyohashi City, it is committed to brewing Junmai sake that brings out the maximum umami. The appeal lies in the solid richness of the rice and a flavor that deepens as you drink. A community-based sake that makes you feel the climate of Toyohashi, simple yet with a solid core.

"Asahidake" is a brand of Hinoya Shoten that has carved its history as a local sake of Shinshiro City. Brewed against the backdrop of the region's rich nature, it featured a simple and powerful flavor reflecting the local climate. Although it is no longer produced due to the brewery's closure, the name once familiar in the land of Shinshiro remains as an important memory telling the history of regional brewing.

"YAWAKUCHI" is a sparkling sake from the Houraisen brand that pursues a refreshing mouthfeel perfect for summer. While finished lightly with low alcohol (10%), it comfortably moisturizes the throat with a fruity acidity reminiscent of malic acid and delicate carbonation. Friendly to first-time sake drinkers and women, it is highly recommended to enjoy chilled in a champagne glass.

"Toyama" is a brand that captures the climate of Oku-Mikawa, using the steep mountains and clear water of Shitara-cho, and Mikawa-produced sake rice, the local pride. Its flavor makes you feel the heavy umami of rice and the strength of the core that overcame the harsh winter. It is a brand filled with the regional love of Sekiya Jozo, reminding you of the rich original scenery of the region.

"Houraisen" is the supreme brand that Sekiya Jozo proudly presents to the world. Its lineup, represented by "Bi," "Kuu," and "Gin," achieves delicate fine sake where elegant aroma and rice sweetness harmonize through thorough quality control and maturation technology. From "Wa," which colors daily life, to Junmai Daiginjo, considered the ultimate gift, the spirit of "Wajo Ryoshu" lives in all of them. It has won gold medals in numerous international competitions, becoming a gem that delivers excitement to sake fans worldwide, transcending the framework of Aichi local sake.

"Meibo" is a prestigious brand standing alongside Houraisen, named after the hope for sake beautiful like clear eyes. Especially the active Nigori sake represented by "Shino" is a gem where the refreshing feeling of fine carbonation created by yeast living in the bottle harmoizes with the mellow umami inherent in rice. Its fresh and sophisticated flavor, overturning the traditional concept of Nigori sake, is highly evaluated among gourmets.

"Ichinen Fudo" is a specialized handmade brand born from "Ginjo Kobo," another face of Sekiya Jozo. True to its name "pursuing good sake with a single-minded determination without bending beliefs," it dares to use low-polished rice and makes full use of traditional techniques like Yamahai/Kimoto to draw out the powerful umami and bold body inherent in rice. Its sake quality, achieving both a heavy flavor deepened through maturation and a sharp finish, has gained immense support as an expert's "Umakuchi." It is an authentic sake where the craftsman's obsession lives, which can never be achieved by mass production.

"Shikaiou" is the flagship brand named with the grand ambition of Fukui Shuzo to become the "King of the Four Seas," meaning the world's best brewery. It symbolizes Japan surrounded by the four seas—Pacific, Japan Sea, East China Sea, and Okhotsk—and the name reaches out to the world. Using carefully selected Yamada Nishiki and Yume Ginga, and brewed carefully through small-batch production, this sake boasts high perfection where a gorgeous aroma, deep rice umami, and a refreshing finish are integrated. It has received high evaluations in numerous international competitions and is a supreme bottle that Aichi is proud of, flying from Toyohashi to the world.