Renowned for its sake brands such as Takiarashi and Niyodogawa, Kochi Shuzo is deeply rooted in the local culture. Located in the Katsuragase district of Ino Town—famous for its papermaking—the brewery sits alongside the pristine Niyodo River, benefiting from its exceptional natural environment. Originally established through the merger of 28 sake breweries from one city and three districts, Kochi Shuzo introduced the iconic 'Hananotomo' sake, which gained widespread popularity. Today, the brewery primarily produces Takiarashi. Committed to preserving water quality, the brewery relocated multiple times in pursuit of the perfect brewing water. In 1990, it found its ideal source in the Niyodo River, where it continues to craft sake that reflects the purity of its surroundings.