Founded in 1896, the brewery is located in the heart of Ōda City, Shimane Prefecture—once the gateway to the historic Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine, a site fiercely contested by feudal lords during the Sengoku period. As the saying goes, “Great sake comes from great water,” and with water making up about 80% of sake, it is truly the lifeblood of the brew. The brewery places great importance on both the quality of its sake rice and, especially, the water it uses. Its brewing water comes from a pure underground spring flowing from the base of the majestic Mt. Sanbe. To preserve the fresh, vibrant flavors of the newly pressed sake, it is bottled immediately after pressing, quickly heat-pasteurized, chilled, and stored under strict temperature control. The brewery is led by a dedicated young couple who carry on the refined techniques of a seasoned toji (master brewer), continuing the tradition of carefully crafted sake.