
Eikun Sake Brewing Co.,Ltd
Shizuoka
Founded 188114 sakes
From the brewery
In 1881 (Meiji 14), Ei was founded in Yui, Shizuoka Prefecture. The name of Ei was named for the 15th Shogun Keiki, who had retired in Sunpu in the Meiji era. Many of the brewers had many large land lords in the area, but in fact, Eiken did not do rice work at a branch house, but seemed to have bought rice from the time of its founding and preparing it.
After the third generation died, his wife Masako desperately protected the warehouse, and currently only used yeast developed in Shizuoka Prefecture, mainly Junmai sake, and carefully brewed with well water springs from the storehouse.
We aim for a natural flavor and a refreshing flavor that does not deceive sweet and spicy acids due to high aroma. Ideally, alcohol that complements each other's goodness with meals, not in the way of eating.
Details
- Founded
- 1881
- Brand
- Eikun
- Region
- Shizuoka
Junmai Ginjo29%
Daiginjo14%
Tokubetsu Junmai14%
Junmai14%
Junmai Daiginjo14%
Ginjo7%
Liqueur7%
Lineup
All Eikun Sake Brewing Co.,Ltd Sakes

Daiginjo Eikun
Daiginjo·40% polished·Yamada Nishiki·16%4.0 (1)
¥3,850+
5 shops

Murasakinoeikun Junmai Ginjo Yamadanishiki
Junmai Ginjo·55% polished·Yamada Nishiki·15%
¥3,050+
2 shops

Midorinoeikun Junmai Ginjo Gohyakumangoku
Junmai Ginjo·55% polished·Gohyakumangoku·15%
¥3,630+
2 shops

Iroha Daiginjo
Daiginjo·40% polished·Yamada Nishiki·16%
¥2,310+
5 shops

Tokubetsu Junmaishu Homarefuji
Tokubetsu Junmai·60% polished·Homare Fuji·15%
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Eikun YamahaiJunmaishu Aiyama
Junmai·65% polished·Aiyama·15%
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Eikun Tokubetsu Junmaisyu flower
Tokubetsu Junmai·60% polished·Kitashizuku·15%
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Eikun Shiboritate Junmainama
Junmai·60% polished·Gohyakumangoku, Others·16%
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Eikun Junmai Ginjo Natu no Shiragiku
Junmai Ginjo·60% polished·Shiragiku·13%
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Eikun Junmai Daiginjo Wataribune
Junmai Daiginjo·48% polished·Watari Bune·15%
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Eikun Junmai Daiginjo
Junmai Daiginjo·40% polished·Yamada Nishiki·15%
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Eikun Ginjo Daikos18BY
Ginjo·55% polished·Gohyakumangoku·15%
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Eikun Daikosyu Kohaku
Liqueur·25%
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Daidainoeikun Junmai Ginjo Omachi
Junmai Ginjo·55% polished·Omachi·15%
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Story & Media
History
1881
Founded by Mochizuki Shosaku as Mochizuki Shuzoten. The same year the Anglo-Japanese Treaty of Commerce was signed, the brand name "Eikun" was chosen in tribute to an eminent Tokugawa-era lord.
Gallery

Close-up of steamed rice used in the brewing process.

Workers handling freshly steamed rice as it is spread out to cool.
Visit
Address
2152 Yui Iriyama Shimizu -ku Shizuoka Shizuoka
Region
Shizuoka
Tel
054-375-2181