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Madonoume Shuzo Co.,Ltd

Saga

Founded 168814 sakes

From the brewery

Window No Ume Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. has a long history of founding in Genroku first year (1688) and has been over 300 years.

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Founded
1688
Brand
Madonoume
Region
Saga

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History

1688
Founded when Koga Rokuemon, a retainer of the Ryuzoji clan, was ordered to brew sake using the Saga domain's surplus rice. Sake was initially sold under the brand name Kangiku.
1860
Under the eighth-generation Koga Bunzaemon, white plum blossoms scattering into the brewing vats inspired a sake offered to domain lord Nabeshima Naomasa; its acclaim led to the brand being renamed Madonoume.
1918
Incorporated as Madonoume Shuzo Co., Ltd.
2020
Became part of the Regional Frontier Group (Chiiki Mirai Group).
2022
On November 1, 2022, the company was renamed from Madonoume Shuzo Co., Ltd. to Saga Shuzo Co., Ltd.
2024
Phase 1 renovation construction (office and cold storage) was completed in February 2024.
2026
On March 28, 2026, opened the Saga Shuzo Fukuoka Otemon Concept Shop in Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City.
2026
A three-phase full renovation of the brewery begun in April 2023 (newly built barrel storage, brewhouse, bottling plant, cold storage, and office across five buildings) was completed in April 2026.

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Address
1640 1833 Kubota Saga -shi Saga
Region
Saga
Tel
0952-68-2001
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