Brands

A brand expressing the blessings of rice and water nurtured by the earth of Iwate, characterized by strong rice umami and a clean aftertaste. As the name "Ikkon" (one cup/offering) implies, it is designed with a taste intended to be enjoyed with meals, emphasizing compatibility with local ingredients.

A low-alcohol sake with an alcohol content of 8%, developed as a pioneering product targeting women. Characterized by a fruity, sweet, and refreshing taste, it is suitable for sake beginners and those who prefer a light mouthfeel. While pursuing ease of drinking, its charm lies in the exquisite balance where you can feel the rice umami typical of sake and gentle sweetness. It is best enjoyed chilled as an aperitif or dessert sake.

A sparkling sake with 6% alcohol content, characterized by a pop taste where the refreshing sensation of carbonation, elegant sweetness, and refreshing acidity harmonize. As a brand that transmits Morioka's new sake culture, it is loved by younger generations and women. Possessing both the magnificence of champagne and the depth of sake, it is also ideal for parties and toasts.

The brand name "Asabiraki" is attributed to a poem in the Manyoshu and is derived from a pillow word (makurakotoba) for a poem about a ship rowing out in the early morning. It features traditional brewing techniques cultivated in the home of Nanbu Toji and brewing using the underground water of "Daiji Shimizu," selected as one of the 100 Famous Waters of Heisei. The delicate and soft mouthfeel from soft water brewing harmonizes with the tanrei taste from Tsuki-haze koji making, bringing out the umami of Iwate Prefecture rice. The highly fragrant and elegant sake quality brewed by long-term low-temperature fermentation has received high acclaim, such as winning consecutive awards at the National New Sake Appraisal. With a flavor design that emphasizes compatibility with local Iwate food culture, especially seafood and mountain produce, it is rooted in the region as a sake that accompanies meals. It is a brand where the skills of the Nanbu Toji, brewed by a Contemporary Master Craftsman who continues to innovate while protecting tradition, shine.

The brand "AKABU," which can be said to be a symbol of reconstruction born after the earthquake disaster, contains the passion of the young brewery owner Ryunosuke Furudate. Using Iwate Prefecture's sake brewing rice "Yu no Ka" and "Gin Ginga," it features a soft and gentle mouthfeel due to soft water brewing and a fresh fruit aroma. Its charm lies in its drinkability that makes the cup progress smoothly and its good compatibility with fresh seafood from Sanriku, fully exercising its individuality as a "sake of the sea." The modern and sophisticated taste, fusing young sensibility and traditional brewing techniques, fascinates many fans. As a brand containing the story of revival from the disaster and new challenges, it is one of the sakes symbolizing Iwate's reconstruction.

A traditional brand inherited from the Otsuchi Town era, featuring a powerful name expressing the Sanriku sea. With a flavor design emphasizing compatibility with seafood, it is finished with a sake quality that enhances seafood dishes.

With a brand name evocative of the Sanriku beach, it expresses its individuality as sake brewed near the sea. It has a wide lineup from Junmai Daiginjo to Junmai sake, each brewed with careful production. As the "Nisai" (two years old) notation indicates, they also develop products emphasizing the deepening of taste through aging, conveying the charm of sake raised over time.

With a brand name evoking the image of the Kitakami River system, a clear stream in Iwate, it expressed the nature and climate of Iwate. Although it is no longer produced, it is recorded as part of the history of local sake culture.

Using Chuson-ji Temple's mountain name "Kanzan" as the brand name, it embodied the history and culture of the region as sake brewed in the land of the World Heritage Site Hiraizumi. Brewed by traditional Nanbu Toji techniques and using Iwate Prefecture's "Gin Ginga," the Junmai Ginjo realized a refined aroma and refreshing aftertaste through long-term low-temperature fermentation. Its high technical skill has been evaluated, such as winning consecutive Gold Prizes at the National New Sake Appraisal. As a brand fusing the historical and cultural value of Hiraizumi with Iwate's sake brewing technology, it was a sake representing the region.

A brand characterized by friendly naming and sake brewing rooted in the region. With a taste that matches the rich nature and food culture of Oshu (Southern Iwate region), it was loved as a sake coloring the daily dining table.

A representative brand bearing the name of the brewery, embodying the philosophy of "the number one sake that makes the people of the world happy." Using underground water from the Ou Mountains and four types of sake rice (Yamada Nishiki, Gohyakumangoku, Toyonishiki, and Gin Ginga), it features a deep taste brewed by Nanbu Toji traditional techniques. Finished with a sake quality where a gorgeous aroma and rice umami harmonize due to cool water and yeast producing a high ginjo aroma. Against the background of the rich water and rice farming culture of the Ichinoseki region, the flavor design that matches the local food culture is attractive. Receiving high international acclaim such as winning the Platinum Prize at the MILANO SAKE CHALLENGE, it is attracting attention as a brand transmitting Iwate's sake culture to the world. Loved by many sake fans due to careful brewing and the inheritance of tradition.

One of Tenpyo's brand lineup, characterized by a brand name evocative of a clear blue sky. Although it is no longer produced, it is recorded as part of the history of Iwate's sake culture.

Using "Shamrock," meaning the three-leaf clover which is the national flower of Ireland, as the brand name, it is loved as a sake that brings good luck. As one of Kikuzakari Shuzo's diverse lineups, it features unique naming and reliable sake quality.

"Rizovino," meaning "Rice Wine" in Italian, is a brand that reinterprets sake from a new perspective. Aiming for a sake quality that can be enjoyed like wine, it features product development that approaches sake beginners and younger generations.

The first brand launched after the 5th generation owner Takuya Fujimura took office, symbolizing the dawn of a new era for Kikuzakari Shuzo. Featuring an impactful name and highly artistic label design, it is developed as a highly rare product as a Junmai Daiginjo Genshu brewed in a limited quantity of one tank. With creative naming combining Buddhist terms and the modernity of electricity, it expresses the fusion of tradition and innovation.

A representative brand of Kikuzakari Shuzo, named after the masterpiece movie "Taxi Driver" starring Robert De Niro. Created through a collaboration with film magazine art director Yoshiki Takahashi, it attracted national attention with its impactful label design and reliable sake quality. Using Iwate Prefecture's edible rice "Kakehashi," it features a firm body and sharp taste. The sake quality is designed based on the concept of "sake delicious as warm sake," and the umami of rice stands out even more when warmed. Through a new approach of fusing subculture and sake, it is broadly supported by people other than traditional sake fans, and has become a main product supporting the reconstruction and development of Kikuzakari Shuzo.

A traditional brand bearing the name of the brewery, a sake that has been loved for a long time in the land of Kitakami. With a taste that matches the local food culture, it has the versatility to be enjoyed widely from daily dining tables to special occasions.

Using the traditional performing art "Onikenbai" handed down in Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, as the brand name, it expresses the culture and history of the region. It is a brand containing specific respect for the region and a powerful taste reminiscent of the brave dance.

A sake that expressed Iwate's literary climate by using Kenji Miyazawa's masterpiece "Kaze no Matasaburo" (Matasaburo of the Wind) as the brand name. By being brewed in Hanamaki, Kenji's hometown, it was loved as a brand linking the world of his works and regional characteristics.

A brand bearing the brewery's name, characterized by a name evoking the image of Iwate's clear sky and clouds. Through sake brewing rooted in the region, it was loved by many people.