Hayashi Ryuhei Shuzojo

In the Tenpo era (Tenpo 8), amid a time of soaring rice prices and widespread hardship, the roots of the brewery began: founder Hayashi Tarobei, born to the Mita family, built trust through honest trading of goods including textiles, sake, and other businesses.

In Meiji 10, the brewery's sake brand name was changed from 'Ishō' to 'Kusugiku', named by the second-generation head Hayashi Kuro after his favorite flower, the chrysanthemum (kiku).

In Meiji 30, the Yukuhashi Brewing and Sales Company was established, with the brewery's head serving as president for two years to expand the business.