SAITO SHUZO

The Saito Shuzo brewery has been running for more than 110 years in Fushimi, Kyoto.

In 1905, the “EIKUN” sake was adopted as the company’s corporate brand name. Since then, the finest quality sake has been produced by Saito Shuzo Brewer known as “EIKUN”.

Kyoto

This family owned brewery has been running for more than 110 years in Fushimi, Kyoto where is well known for its some of the purest underground spring water.

ICHIGIN

Saito Shuzo’s one of the most famous products called “ICHIGIN” won the Gold Prize at the annual Sake Exhibition for 14 consecutive years.

About ICHIGIN

IWAIMAI – KYOTO’s SPECIAL brewing rice-

Sakamai, or rice used in producing Sake, is quite different from the regular rice consumed for food. The grains of Sakamai are much larger, thus making the growing process more different. They require more water, nutrients and protection from harsh weather conditions.
IWAIMAI is one of the special Sakamai in Japan. Only SAKE maker in Kyoto is permitted to use IWAIMAI.