Founded in 1804, this historic brewery is located in Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture. At the heart of their sake brewing is a philosophy of “enjoying fermentation.” Driven by intellectual curiosity, they take the time and care to create the sake they truly want to make—enjoying the process every step of the way. Their goal is to craft sake that is exceptionally delicious. They use 100% Niigata-grown rice, and are now focusing more on rice sourced from the local Kashiwazaki and Kariwa areas, where the brewery is based. With sake made from Niigata’s local rice and water, they aspire to take on both the domestic and global markets, with the dream of becoming a source of pride for their hometown of Kashiwazaki. Every bottle is pressed using the traditional fune (wooden sake press), a method that reflects their dedication to craftsmanship. They carefully brew each sake while envisioning the scenes in which it will be enjoyed, using locally grown rice varieties such as Gohyakumangoku and Koshitanrei, aiming to bring out a well-balanced combination of acidity and rich umami.