Brands
Kanzakura
This brand was likely inspired by the image of cherry blossoms blooming in winter. It is no longer in production due to the brewery's closure.
Houou Seitoku
Established as a unified brand during the merger, this special line adds the word "Houou" (Phoenix) to the Seitoku name. It is positioned as a prestigious sake brand, offering a high-class experience across its range. The lineup is diverse, extending from refined Daiginjo to rich Junmai-shu.
Seitoku
The primary brand of Seitoku Meijo, embodying Prince Shotoku's teaching of harmony through a beautifully balanced flavor. As a local staple, it brings richness and enjoyment to every daily meal.
Myogisan
Named after Mount Myogi, one of Japan's three most unusual scenic spots, this brand is available in several varieties, including Junmai and Special Honjozo. Carrying the name of the region's symbolic mountain, it expresses a flavor profile that combines strength with delicacy.
Kuramure
One of Seitoku Meijo's brands, whose name "Kuramure" (A Gathering of Breweries) reflects the history of the company, formed by the union of multiple smaller breweries.
Jokamachi Obata
The Obata district of Kanra Town flourished as a castle town from the Sengoku through the Edo periods, and this brand serves as a tribute to that rich cultural heritage. It is a naming style typical of Seitoku Meijo, showcasing their deep respect for local history and traditions.
Osakazuki
The flagship brand of Makino Shuzo, its name commemorates an ancestor's safe return from a diplomatic mission to America, celebrated with a "Grand Sake Cup" (Osakazuki). Brewed with Mount Haruna's underground water and selected rice, it features an elegant, fruity aroma.
Harunasan
Brewed at the foot of Mount Haruna, this brand is popular as a sweet jizake that even those new to sake can enjoy. Characterized by a gentle flavor that utilizes the mountain's pure water, it is widely loved by women and beginners.
Yumeji Monogatari
This brand is themed after the artist Takehisa Yumeji, expressing artistic sensibility through the medium of sake. It is characterized by a romantic image and a delicate, refined flavor.
Takasaki
A brand named after Takasaki City, standing as a representative jizake of the region. It embodies the spirit of brewing with deep roots in the local community.
Fukurokan
A brand that pursues deep, complex flavors through special brewing methods and careful aging.
Funao Taki
Named by the first generation Genki Shibasaki after the famous Funao Falls sourced from Lake Haruna. Brewed with the pure underground water of the Mount Haruna range, it offers a versatile quality: the Ginjo series provides a clean finish for Japanese dishes, while the Genshu series offers a rich body that even complements meat dishes.
Seijin
This brand is no longer in production due to the brewery's closure.
Katsuragawa
A variant orthography or related label of the "Katsuragawa" line, representing one of the traditional brands of Yanagisawa Shuzo.
Zetsumetsu Kigu Shu
This unique brand is themed around preserving and passing down endangered brewing techniques using traditional methods and rare ingredients. Produced in limited quantities, it embodies the brewery's commitment to protecting the diversity and traditions of Japanese sake.
Musubito
A contemporary brand created by the 5th generation brewer, featuring a gentle sweetness and fresh profile achieved through pure rice (Junmai) brewing. It was developed to be exceptionally approachable, even for those who are new to or usually avoid sake. The name "Musubito" (The Connector) expresses gratitude for the many people whose cooperation brought this sake to life, intending to "bind people together."
Katsuragawa
Named after the Katsuragawa River that flows behind the brewery, this is the flagship brand of Yanagisawa Shuzo, long cherished by locals. It is characterized by a rich flavor that maximizes rice umami, established through a tradition of brewing sweet sake using glutinous rice.
Abare Jishi
Produced as a Junmai Ginjo Namachozo (unpasteurized storage) sake. The name "Abare Jishi" (Wild Lion) comes from a traditional lion dance performed at the Ogo Gion Festival, which is designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property with a history of over 180 years. It is a sake rich in local character, infusing the region's traditional culture into its very brand.
Kimi no Matsu
Another brand by Nanatsuboshi Jozo, dedicated to brewing that is deeply rooted in the local community.
Tonetsuru
This brand is believed to be named after the Tone River. It is no longer in production due to the brewery's closure.